2006 Tejano Heritage Month Coloring Contest
Texas Tejano.com in 2002, began to educate the public on the tremendous
contributions that Tejanos (Texas’ first pioneers) had on the development
of the state. A Tejano is a descendant of the Spanish and Mexican families that first
inhabited the Texas frontier from the late 1600s through the late 1800s.
Tejanos are considered the first families of Texas; they lived in this area nearly
150 years prior to the Texas Revolution and created the areas
first towns, governments, missions, ranches and roads.
Texas Tejano.com for its third year, sponsored a Tejano
Heritage Month Coloring Contest and two students from
Dr. Joe Ward Elementary placed second and third. They are members
of Mrs. Sawall's Kindergarten class and Mrs. Lee's fourth grade class.