Events honoring the late civil rights leader Dr. Hector P. Garcia were held across the state of Texas on Wednesday.

According to its website, the Dr. Hector P. Garcia Foundation was created to expand awareness of his legacy and the continued relevance of his fight for equal rights for all.

The accomplishments of Dr. Hector P. Garcia and his wife Wanda Fusillo Garcia were celebrated during a birthday luncheon in Corpus Christi.

Cecilia Garcia-Akers, daughter of Hispanic leader Dr. Hector P. Garcia, joined 3NEWS to talk about events that celebrate the life and accomplishments of her father.

Dr. Hector P. Garcia was a Mexican American physician and World War II veteran who spent his life fighting for the right of others. It's a battle that his daughter, Cecilia Garcia Akers, has now ...

Christus Spohn Health System president and chief medical officer Osbert Blow will speak at the Dr. Hector P. Garcia Foundation's Legacy Luncheon.

The third Wednesday of September has been designated Hector P. Garcia Day in Texas, a day to celebrate the work he did for so many in South Texas and beyond.

HECTOR!, a hip-hop musical will be based on the book about famed surgeon and civil rights icon Dr. Hector P. Garcia.

They would replace the already-approved HB 3979 with Senate Bill 3. Among those voicing their disapproval of Senate Bill 3 is the daughter of the late Dr. Hector P Garcia.

Cecilia Garcia-Akers, daughter of Hispanic leader Dr. Hector P. Garcia, joined 3NEWS to talk about events that celebrate the life and accomplishments of her father.