The Dr. Hector P. Garcia Memorial Foundation has redirected endowment funds to Our Lady of The Lake's Speech Language Pathology Program of $25,000.00 and an additional $1000.00 for an open scholarship. Health care education is an immediate priority for those in need. We are humbled to assist others meet their educational goals and firmly believe in a Catholic education.

#BeLikeHector

Cecilia Garcia Akers has been invited to participate in the American GI Forum National Conference in Las Vegas on August 4-6.     She will be presenting at various events for this 250th year celebration founded by a great American Hero, Dr. Hector P. Garcia.

Please stay tuned for updates.

#BeLikeHector

Calling all researchers! The 2026 Dr. Hector P. Garcia Fellowship is now accepting applications!

http://bit.ly/HPGFellowship

What is the fellowship? It's an opportunity to receive $1000 to engage in exciting research using the Dr. Hector P. Garcia Papers. Dr. Garcia's Papers contain a wealth of information, and the possibilities are endless. Want to learn about local civil rights? Equal access to education in schools? Are you an artist, interested in the textual and visual aspects?

All interests are welcome. Apply today!

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A historical reminder of where we came from and the direction we must take.

Two organizations founded in Corpus Christi remain powerful reminders that local action drives national change

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