Tag: Freddy Fender
Vela introduces resolution honoring Tejano legends
U.S. Filemon Vela, (D-Brownsville) introduced a resolution to honor and celebrate the achievements of Tejano music artists. The resolution specifically congratulates the musical contributions...
Vela introduces resolution honoring Tejano legends
U.S. Filemon Vela, (D-Brownsville) introduced a resolution to honor and celebrate the achievements of Tejano music artists. The resolution specifically congratulates the musical contributions...
City, organizers enter into contract after two years of talks
For 12 years, organizers have displayed San Benito’s rich history in a cramped room packed with wonder.
Tucked away in San Benito’s Community Center, city founder Col. Sam Robertson’s legacy has shared the 1,000-square-foot area with hometown legend Freddy Fender and master accordionist Narciso Martinez, the father of conjunto music billed as born in the city’s cantinas.
Meanwhile, the three museums’ organizers pushed for a $1 million grant used to launch the project to build a museum to showcase the city’s history.
Read the full story at themonitor.com
Freddy Fender Museum won’t be moving
SAN BENITO — For 10 years, the city has honored its favorite son’s legacy with the Freddy Fender Museum.Born Baldemar Huerta in the El...
Freddy Fender memorabilia won’t be added to new San Benito museum
SAN BENITO — The Freddy Fender Museum apparently won't be part of the new $1.7 million San Benito Cultural Heritage Center.Fender’s museum will apparently...
Freddy Fender’s daughter hosts book reading for students
SAN BENITO — Small and standing in front of a large screen with her father’s face on it, she began to speak.Tammy Huerta is...
Students interview Freddy Fender’s daughter for community showcase
SAN BENITO — In a production studio, lights are set up and students are rolling the camera to capture an interview with Tammy Huerta,...
McAllen actor, playwright talks Sundance award-winning film, playing Freddy Fender
Actor and playwright Raúl Castillo has a good problem — a booked schedule filled with roles not allowing the McAllen native time to write.While...
McAllen actor, playwright talks Sundance award-winning film, playing Freddy Fender
Actor and playwright Raúl Castillo has a good problem — a booked schedule filled with roles not allowing the McAllen native time to write.While...
Freddy Fender: Where will his legacy go?
SAN BENITO — For nearly 15 years, Freddy Fender’s easy smile has beamed from the top of the city’s water tower.Born Baldemar Huerta in...
