El Colegio Altamirano
Tropical Trail Region
511 E Santa Clara St
Hebbronville , Texas 78361
From 1897 to 1958, this building served as a school for Hebbronville's Mexican American children. Uniquely, it was a Spanish-speaking institution that emphasized the preservation of Mexican culture and language. It was known for its rigorous curriculum, which prepared children for entering Jim Hogg County's public schools and other educational pursuits.