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This Week in Texas History

On Oct. 7, 1911, Gen. Bernardo Reyes stepped off the train at the San Antonio station to the cheers of hundreds of admirers of the former presidential candidate turned shadowy conspirator.

During his 45-year rise up the ranks of the Mexican military, Reyes earned widespread respect for his honesty and ability, two traits not usually associated with the corrupt officer corps. He even managed to play…

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