04/07/2026
2026 Operation Purple Heart
Starr County 4-H Council President, Diego Geronimo Guerra is honoring veterans and strengthening our community through citizenship. Diego has teamed up with The Purple Heart Project from Boerne, Texas. This ia a non- profit, sanctioned to commemorate our combat-wounded veterans by recognizing Purple Heart recipients and educating the public on their contribution to freedom.
Through the Purple Heart Project Parking Sign initiative, communities have an opportunity to recognize recipients by designating a parking spot reserved just for them. Diego is providing labor, materials and supplies at no cost to the property owners. These signs will help designate parking slots for Purple Heart recipients that reside in or visit our county.
The project has kicked off with the R.G.C.C.I.S.D. Joe R. Sanchez stadium and will continue with the Starr County Court house, San Isidro I.S.D. and continue to expand.
This service project has been made possible with the support of Chef Mark Sierra, local Sherwin Williams Paint Store #707520, McCoy’s Building Supply of Rio Grande City, Texas House of Representatives -District 31 Rep. Ryan Guillen, Starr County Judge Eloy Vera, San Isidro C.I.S.D. Superintendent Elsa Morris and R.G.C.C.I.S.D. Superintendent Guadalupe Garza.
Together we can inspire the youth across Starr County to give back to the community. đź’ś
