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Fronteras: Revisiting the 1918 Porvenir massacre — How border construction puts the future of the site in danger
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Norma Martinez, Marian Navarro , as published by Texas Public Radio (TPR) - News
· August 21, 2026
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Key points The site where it occurred is under threat from construction. A tragic event from 1918 is at risk of being obscured.
A tragic event from 1918 is at risk of being obscured. The site where it occurred is under threat from construction.
Federal construction efforts are putting the future of this site in jeopardy. Details about the potential impact are available from the source.
The incident involved the killing of unarmed Mexican men and boys, and a commemorative site was established to remember the victims. Further information about the site and its current situation can be found through the source.
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Published: August 21, 2026 ·
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