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Description"Zapata, the county seat of Zapata County, is on U.S. Highway 83 and the shores of International Falcon Reservoir, fifty miles south of Laredo... Organized settlement of the area began about 1750, when the viceroy of New Spain commissioned Col. José de Escandón to explore and colonize the vast northern frontier along the Rio Grande... Zapata is the center of extensive oil and gas wells. In 1985 ranching continued to be a major industry in the area. Zapata has attracted winter tourists and vacationers because of the mild climate and fine fishing in the reservoir."

See also:

Handbook of Texas Online - Historical information.
King's Way Church - Nondenominational. Includes information on beliefs, vision, and food bank program, with contacts and location.
Port of Zapata, Texas, 1923-1953 - Features genealogical resources available at the National Archives and Records Administration.
Zapata Local News: Topix - Local, regional, and statewide news collected from diverse sources on the web.

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Last update: Apr 28, 2012 19:23:17. By DFW.org - Dallas/Fort Worth resources.