GOLIAD, Texas – The Sons of the Republic of Texas (SRT) proudly announced the recipients of the prestigious Presidio La Bahia Award. The awards were presented during a ceremony on Dec. 6 in the ancient Our Lady of Loreto Chapel at the Presidio la Bahia, near Goliad, Texas.

This annual honor recognizes outstanding published materials that contribute to the preservation and study of Texas history, particularly the Spanish Colonial era. This year, the SRT selected two outstanding publications for recognition.

The Winners

The first is “Bridles & Biscuits: The Contraband Culture of Spanish East Texas,” written by Gary L. Pinkerton. “Bridles & Biscuits” is a unique history of the contraband trade in Spanish East Texas.

Gary’s passion for research and writing about the history of East Texas c

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