Celebrate with us as a new Texas Historical Marker is unveiled honoring the Manuel and Maria Valle Family, the first recorded Latino family to call Garland home. Friends of Garland's Historic Magic 11th Street has been awarded the marker by the Texas Historical Commission. Manuel and Maria Valle, immigrants to the U.S. from Mexico who became naturalized citizens, moved to Garland in 1928 with little means or education. Their eight children all graduated from Garland High School and honored country and community. One of their sons, Pascual Valle, was Garland's first all-state athlete, recognized for his football prowess in 1949. He is the last surviving member of the original family and celebrates his 92nd birthday the week of the unveiling. The ceremony will occur near the site of the original Valle home place near downtown Garland. Free and open to the public.
