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Tejano Monument at Capitol to Be Unveiled Today

A monument celebrating the history of Spanish and Mexican pioneers in Texas will be dedicated on the south lawn of the state Capitol this morning. Andy Uhler of KUT News spoke with the monument's artist and the supporters behind its conception about what the work means for the Tejano community throughout Texas.

By Andy Uhler, KUT News/StateImpact Texas
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A monument celebrating the history of Spanish and Mexican pioneers in Texas will be dedicated on the south lawn of the state Capitol this morning. Andy Uhler of KUT News spoke with the monument's artist and the supporters behind its conception about what the work means for the Tejano community throughout Texas.

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