Staff Report
HAYS COUNTY – Fourteen El Camino Real de los Tejas signs were installed throughout Hays County – this comes after the signs were in storage for eight years.
From left, Judge Ruben Becerra, executive assistant Anita Collins and CITC founding member Frank Arrendondo stand by one of the El Camino Real signs installed throughout the county
The office of the Hays County Judge and the Council for the Indigenous and Tejano Community worked together with the El Camino Real de los Tejas Association and the National Park Service to place the signs on county roadways. An additional nine signs have been ordered to place within San Marcos.
“When we found out about the signs in storage, we immediately went about scheduling installation,” said Judge Ruben Becerra. “It’s important that we share our diverse history with everyone who drives through Hays County.”
Gina Alba-Rogers, chair of the Council for the Indigenous and Tejano Community (CITC), was thrilled to have the signs placed along the historic trail.
“El Camino Real’s history was hidden away and not shared for eight years,” Alba-Rogers said. “It’s unfortunate that past decision makers found the history was not essential enough to be shared with the community. I am thankful to Judge Becerra who shares our opinion that it’s imperative we recognize the original trails of our indigenous ancestors and our early pioneers.”
