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

Two Powerful Organizations Founded in Corpus Christi
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
Click
KRIS 6News story
Dr. Hector's legend captured on the big screen
So, today at the Mexican-American Studies class at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, we had a discussion about the novel GIANT, written by Edna Ferber. The class was unaware that Dr. Hector Garcia, assisted Ms. Ferber in her travels around Texas for her to have a realistic view of the State. Based on the King Ranch, the movie produced in 1956 represents a "Texas today, but hopes of Texas tomorrow".
#BeLikeHector




2027 Luncheon Keynote Speaker Announced
The Dr. Hector P. Garcia Memorial Foundation is honored to announce that Dr. Cissy Reynolds-Perez has been selected as our Keynote Speaker for our Signature Luncheon, which will be held on January 29, 2027 at the OMNI Corpus Christi Hotel.
The theme will be "Education is Our Future" as Dr. Perez has exhibited throughout her career as an advocate, teacher, Legislative Liaison, and superintendent which reflects the goals of the Foundation.
Dr. Perez is a graduate of TAMUK, and earned her Doctoral Degree at TAMUCC. Serving many years in education, she has successfully advanced education for those in need, and has been instrumental in the passage of legislation that affected our students in Texas.
Please join me in congratulating Dr. Perez.
#BeLikeHector

Dr. Hector made history...again in 1967!





Support growing to further honor Dr. Hector P. Garcia
I belive that Dr. Hector P. Garcia is truly deserving of this recognition. A legacy that WE can all support.

