Growing up in a rural Texas border town called Zapata during the Great Depression gave Gus Garcia the tenacity he needed to overcome poverty, language barriers, and racial prejudice to help transform Austin into the city it is today. Now in retirement, Garcia, 83, spends much of his time at a recreation center and community garden named in his honor.
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| The Gardens at Gus Garcia community garden, established in 2012, features a 10,000 gallon rainwater tank, a wheelchair accessible senior garden, 27 garden beds, a greenhouse, toolshed, composting area, 2 picnic tables, and 8 benches. |
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