In this vicinity once stood a magnificent Live Oak tree that was an early landmark on the South Texas plains for many years. Noted for its size and its wide canopy, it was located in a large hollow created by livestock that gathered beneath its . . . — — Map (db m166342) HM
Formed from Hidalgo,
Starr and Zapata counties,
Created March 11, 1911
Organized September 2, 1911
Named in honor of
James Abijah Brooks
Captain of Texas Rangers, 1882-1906,
member of Texas Legislature,
County Judge, Brooks County . . . — — Map (db m180468) HM
Created in 1911, Brooks County was named for State Legislator James A. Brooks (1855-1944), who served as the first county judge. Edward C. Lasater, founder of Falfurrias, deeded this courthouse site to the Commissioners Court. County offices . . . — — Map (db m166346) HM
In Memory of Those From Brooks County Who Served and Sacrificed Their Lives on the Battlefields of World Wars I, II and the Korean Conflict, for the Liberty We Enjoy Today
Sponsored by
Parents of American Servicemen Association . . . — — Map (db m201809) WM
Local geographic names show that the Catholic faith arrived here before 1800. This area was in the Diocese of Monterrey until the Diocese of Texas was formed in 1847. In the new Diocese it was in the Brownsville Parish until transferred to San . . . — — Map (db m166344) HM
Called "The Healer of Los Olmos". Born in Jalisco, Mexico. Said to have been cured through faith, then given the gift of healing in a vision. He came to Los Olmos Ranch in 1881. Many came to him because, unlike other faith healers, he . . . — — Map (db m166347) HM
Founded as a cattle shipping point by Edward C. Lasater, 1904, town bears name of a village on land he purchased in 1893. When the San Antonio & Aransas Pass Railroad extended its lines, Lasater (1860-1930) platted present townsite, built a hotel, . . . — — Map (db m166345) HM
In memory of all our fallen heroes that gave all to defend our country Presented by City Council November 11, 2010 Mayor... Anna Maria Ramirez-Garcia City Alderman...Letty Garza, Manuel Perez Jr., Sandra Barrera- Gonzalez, Paul S. Perez, . . . — — Map (db m166407) WM
The Rev. C.W. Perkins (1853-1942) organized this congregation in 1904 with 7 charter members. Early services were conducted in temporary quarters including the railroad depot and the 1905 frame schoolhouse, shared by all denominations. In 1906 the . . . — — Map (db m166343) HM
Our Sons Our Brothers Our Friends
In Memory and Honor of Those From Brooks County Who Served Our Country and Those That Sacrificed Their Lives in the Vietnam War and the Persian Gulf War, (Operation Desert Storm), Preserving and . . . — — Map (db m201810) WM
The first permanent settlement in Brooks County, Los Olmos was located at the southwest corner of El Paisano Land Grant, given to Ramon de la Garza about 1830 by the Mexican state of Tamaulipas. Situated near the main route to the Rio Grande, the . . . — — Map (db m166349) HM
On 1831 "Loma Blanca" Grant and 1873 land of Perez Family, who in 1898 sold "Parrita" (Little Grape Vine) to Mrs. King of King Ranch. Flowella was founded 1909 by E.O. Burton and A.H. Danforth as trade town for a projected farm colony, and named . . . — — Map (db m166350) HM