What's the story on Floresville's crape myrtles?

When were crape myrtles introduced in Floresville? Someone asked last week if there was a story behind the abundance of colorful crape myrtle trees lining the streets in Floresville. This story has been mentioned on occasion over the years, so we thought we’d reach out to those who might know the details. Perhaps there is a reader out there who can give a better “glimpse” of the history of crape myrtles in Floresville. When and who might have been responsible for introducing them to the town? Is there a story behind the legend? While Floresville was named after the Don...

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