http://forum.citytowninfo.com//forum/ http://www.eblah.com en http://forum.citytowninfo.com//forum/m-1201364910/ http://forum.citytowninfo.com//forum/m-1201364910/#num1 grandmother who passed away on  Sept 22nd, 1997.  My grandmother was originally from Taft Texas her maiden name was Virginia Hernandez she married Mike Cervantes in 1938.  Mike Cervantes opened a gas station in Taft Texas back in 1939 at the age of 26.   Then opened a radio/TV repair shop in San Diego and Alice which I know he has more locations  in Texas.
My Grandma Virginia Cervantes (maiden name) has 5 daughters - Eliva (passed away) Eliza, Hermina (passed away), Minerva, and Jesusa ( my mom).  I would like to get to know anyone who is related to my grandma or any history on her side of the family. Perhaps any sisters or brothers.
Please contact me if you know any information.
You can reach me at
Itsagirlthing2008@yahoo.com


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In 1998 the city committed to economic growth and development. New city leadership and a new city motto; Small Town, Big Lake, Great People moved the city to promote a recruitment zeal for business growth. There is a new 3-story medical complex, 51-acre retail development, and two 2-tier hotels are being built. City officials are presently engaged with a major water bottling company planning a 250 million dollar business investment to open in fall 2008. Other companies are reviewing the 50-50 map location the city sits on. The city is ideally located 50 miles inland and over 50 feet above sea level along a hurricane evacuation route within twenty-five minutes from the Port of Corpus Christi. In addition to being located along IH 37 it has railroad lines and spurs in the city limits that are ideal for corporate relocation and new industry growth.


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