Remembering when trains ran through Floresville

Mary Lou Sanchez, “born and raised in Floresville,” displays a photo of herself as a young woman on the ladder of a boxcar in the days when the railroad ranthroughFloresville.SheattendedaaMay9eventattheoldrailroad depot on Trail Street in Floresville, where people were invited to share ideas for the historical structure’s future. Sanchez recalled regularly walking across the tracks from her home opposite the nearby Beer Warehouse to attend school. “We learned to respect trains,” she said. Readers are invited to share memories of the past. Send to elaine@ wcnonline.com or mail to 1012 C Street, Floresville 78114. If you wish your contribution to... Article Link