Cinco de Mayo celebration at the courthouse

The Gary Job Corps’ Honor Guard opened up the Cinco de Mayo event, followed by Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra welcoming all attendees. Judge Becerra, the first Hispanic County Judge in the history of Hays County, shared with the audience the importance of the Cinco de Mayo celebration to the residents of Hays County. He further stated that the Office of the Hays County Judge would support an activity a month to be celebrated at the Courthouse area. Gina Alba Rogers, Hays County Historical Commission Tejano History Committee, further told of the role of the Hispanics people in Hays County recounting the history of the Alba family through the mid 1800’s.  Hundreds of Cinco de Mayo visitors celebrated with music, craft booths, and food throughout  the afternoon.