The Heritage Association of San Marcos will celebrate Texas Arbor Day On Friday, Nov. 3 by planting a tree in Veramendi Plaza Park to honor the legacy of Ruben E. Garza, recipient of the 2023 Heritage Arbor Day Award.[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]
Veramendi Plaza Park is a stunning gem that provides a tree-covered park on the river to be enjoyed by all visitors. Although the city owns the park, the Heritage Association members have been stewards of the property, structures and buildings for over four decades. To know the story of Veramendia Plaza Park is to understand the driving forces behind this nonprofit and the