Honoring hometown heroes

In the heart of South Texas, a passionate Floresville native seeks to breathe new life into her historic hometown while carefully protecting its cultural heritage. Drawing inspiration from other small-town communities, she understands that historic preservation is more than just maintaining old buildings — it’s about maintaining a community’s soul. Noella Cantu adores her hometown. It shows in her efforts to build community through a Facebook group called Floresville Beautiful. “Floresville is integrated into me and in who I am,” Noella stated. The 2003 Floresville High School alumnus earned a bachelor’s degree in design and a master’s degree in architecture....

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