Pick up your copy of The Inspiring Life of Texan Hector P. Garcia this Saturday, June 2, 9am-4pm at Heritage Park Market Days on Chaparral Street across from the American Bank Center in Corpus Christi.

Meet Dr. Hector's daughter at the Market Days. Cecilia also wrote the book and will gladly sign it for you.

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Market Days is this Saturday.

We are blessed with a wonderful relationship with Our Lady of the Lake University with a new $25,000.00 endowment to assist students in need.

We are thrilled to be able to expand our philanthropy to a major Catholic University, that has a campus in San Antonio, Houston, and La Feria, TX. The Dr. Hector P. Garcia Memorial Foundation is always grateful to assist students in need-one student at a time. May God continue to bless our efforts.

Foundation President, Cecilia Garcia Akers and Treasurer, Jim Akers present Dr. Abel A. Chavez, President of Our Lady of the Lake University and endowment check for $25,000.

The John P. McGovern Academy of Oslerian Medicine at the University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston held its Osler Club meeting on March 21, 2023.

A presentation titled "Dr. Hector P. Garcia: The Doctor to the Barrios" was given by second year medical student Jacqueline Ochoa, from McAllen , TX.

The presentation was comprehensive, educational and relevant to the practice of medicine as it exists today.

The Board of Directors of the Dr. Hector P. Garcia Memorial Foundation extends its deepest gratitude to Ms. Ochoa, the Osler Club, and the University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston in the naming of Dr. Hector P. Garcia as the McGoverns Academy of Oslerian Medicine,  Hector P. Garcia Society.

Our Foundation is always excited to assist Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi in educational endeavors for research.

The application deadline is April 15, 2023. For more info including eligibility and application procedure, 

visit https://www.tamucc.edu/library/find/special-collections/learning-special-collections/garcia-fellowship/index.php?fbclid=IwAR09pFJZJad250kVzHz7Bz3bFoXb5kYdYPrfPbFlE96kPLgoO9Ulo6deIOM

On January 20th, 2023, hundreds of people from across the state of Texas came together to celebrate the birthday of Civil Rights Hero, Dr. Hector P. Garcia. This annual luncheon also helps keep Dr. Hector’s legacy alive and supports the organization named in his honor, The Dr. Hector P. Garcia Memorial Foundation. Here are some images that help capture this wonderful event.

It was a beautiful day for the Dr. Hector P. Garcia’s Birthday Memorial and Wreath-Laying Service at Seaside Memorial Park,                January 17, 2023.

Thank you to the Veterans Band and the GI Forum for sponsoring this annual memorial service.

Friends and supporters of the Dr. Hector P. Garcia Memorial Foundation came                 

 together on January 19, 2023 at the Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi to 

honor the trailblazing civil rights leader. They were also treated to a scene

of a play based on the remarkable life of Dr. Hector put on by the Department

of Theater and Dance at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. It was also an opportunity

to meet Dr. Abel Chavez, President of Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio.

Dr. Chavez was the keynote speaker at the Annual Legacy Luncheon that celebrates

Dr. Hector P. Garcia’s birthday and accomplishments.

KRIS 6News Pat Simon offers this great story celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month and Dr. Hector P. Garcia.  

The Department of Theatre and Dance at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi has created a play based on the life of Dr. Hector P. Garcia. The play,“House Bill 3979 Amendment #10: The Life and Works of Dr. Hector P. Garcia” was written by Latina playwright Iraisa Ann Reilly. You will thoroughly enjoy this unique play about a true South Texas Hero.                                                                                                                                                                                         

Performances were Sept. 27, through Saturday, Oct. 1 at the Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Warren Theatre. The students and all involved with this unique play did an amazing job paying tribute to Civil Rights Icon, Dr. Hector P. Garcia.

Excerpt from the play :

Photos courtesy of TAMUCC

As we observe Hispanic Heritage Month, we recognize those individuals who have made a difference in our communities. Dr. Hector P. Garcia led the way for civil rights justice so much so, that his impact continues to be felt to this day. We appreciate organizations like KiiiTV that help keep Dr. Hector's legacy alive!

Please click this link for the KiiiTV story

https://www.kiiitv.com/video/news/local/hispanic-heritage-month-the-life-and-legacy-of-dr-hector-p-garcia-through-his-daughters-eyes/503-583a88fb-599a-41c2-927b-2b6daab1eb82?fbclid=IwAR21gsQd9ectO6D0YWRvXLTOWiGmcNTN3Blmi1mOiKuyDzIIPIEbts35sHo

KiiiTV kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month by remembering Dr. Hector P. Garcia

Please click for KiiiTV story

https://www.kiiitv.com/article/news/local/celebrating-hispanic-heritage-month/503-0af90efe-2154-4a3b-bf7b-a18ab9ee3249?fbclid=IwAR2VCCZuBR7QPkxMvmFz5Ns0B3-Og0dgPrgeOvaM6XIrT8LVrMrLruAQ8Js

  The Department of Theatre and Dance at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi has created a play based on the life of Dr. Hector P. Garcia. The play,“House Bill 3979 Amendment #10: The Life and Works of Dr. Hector P. Garcia” was written by Latina playwright Iraisa Ann Reilly. You will thoroughly enjoy this unique play about a true South Texas Hero.                                                                                                                                                                                         

Performances are Tuesday, Sept. 27, through Saturday, Oct. 1, at 7:30 p.m. Closing performance is Sunday, Oct. 2 at 2 p.m. All performance will be held at the Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Warren Theatre. Tickets available at https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/tamucc/2089.

Photos courtesy of TAMUCC

Join us for the much-anticipated Market Days ar Heritage Park, October 1, 9am-4pm. Meet Cecilia Garcia Akers, author and daughter of civil rights leader, Dr. Hector P. Garcia. Learn more about this legendary Texan who single-handedly helped pave the way for a better way of life for all of us, especially Veterans. Pick up a signed copy of "The Inspirational Life of Texan Hector P. Garcia". 

Thank you.

Join us at Market Days at Heritage Park October 1 from 9am - 4pm. There will be something for the whole family including wonderful handmade items, food trucks and so much more! While you're there, purchase your copy of "The Inspiring Life of Hector P. Garcia". Learn about Dr. Garcia's struggles and accomplishments to help secure the civil rights of fellow Texans and Veterans. Also, meet Dr. Garcia's daughter, Cecilia Garcia Akers who works tirelessly to keep her father's legacy alive.                 

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