Puebla Defends City as French Assault Fails in 1862
Mexican forces under General Zaragoza repelled a frontal French assault on Puebla on May 5 1862 and began a path toward ending French influence in Mexico Benito Juarez would become president. Zaragoza was born near Goliad Texas. The Cinco de Mayo victory is remembered for Mexican bravery during the struggle for independence.
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Puebla
Laurencez
Ignacio Zaragoza
Mexico
Benito Juarez
General Zaragoza
Bahia del Espiritu Santo
Texas
Goliad
Cinco de Mayo
Colonies
Texas Wines Survive Prohibition Shaped By Valor And Vines
The article notes Val Verde Winery in Del Rio as Texas’s sole survivor of Prohibition founded 1883 by Frank Qualia. It highlights native Texan vines like Wild Mustang and T. W. Munson’s pest resistant strains. It mentions historic Texas wine roots, a Donna area Queen Curiana grapefruit wine, and 15 active Texas wineries today.
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Giordano
Val Verde Winery
del Rio
Texas
Val Verde
Frank Qualia
Qualia
Mr. Giordano
T. W. Munson
Munson
Europe
Mexico
Missions
California
Billy Crane
Donna
Curiana
Marvin Schwarz
Mercedes
Free items listed for give away in Wilson County News
Classified page invites readers to call 393 4057 or mail a coupon to publish items to give away at no charge. The notice emphasizes free publication and accessible contact options for listings.
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Wilson County News
Diet Workshop cuts pounds by group effort in Floresville
The Diet Workshop in Floresville reports 187 pounds shed by its combined members in eight weeks with twelve members losing 24 percent last week. Ruth Donaho leads weekly Tuesday sessions at 6:00 PM in the Wilson County Library focusing on behavior modification and practical food use.
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Diet Workshop
Floresville
Ruth Donaho
Wilson County
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Evelyn Ieven
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LOOP
America
Frank Giordano
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Qnisex
Halrstyling
Vicky Hernandez
Bertha Korzekwa
Lisa Duffek
Becky Garcia
Salon
Ann Southern
Donaho
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Sandy Oaks
Vanes Ballroom
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