This is a wonderful segment with TCM's Ben Mankiewicz who interviews Luis I. Reyes. Mr.Reyes talks about how Dr. Hector P. Garcia played a role in the classic novel and movie, GIANT.

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TCM interview

Great news coverage from KRISTV on the dedication of Dr. Hector P. Garcia's archives. Click below to view.

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KRISTV News coverage of Dr. Hector's new archives home

Thank you KIIITV3 for this in-depth article on how award-winning author, Edna Ferber discovered how much Dr. Hector P. Garcia cared for his patients. She also discovered how passionate he was about human rights. 

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Check out this great news feature

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Event #1 for the Dr. Hector P. Garcia Texas State Recognition Day on September 16 at 9:00am. Please join us for this wonderful celebration at Incarnate Word Academy, Corpus Christi, TX .

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This is a much anticipated, well attended community event.

The Dr.Hector P. Garcia Legacy Luncheon Celebration. 

January 29, 2027 at the Omni Hotel.

Stay tuned for more details!

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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.

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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.

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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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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".

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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.

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