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I didn’t feel a thing.

It didn’t mean a thing.

Look in the eye and testify-

So I love the movie "Need For Speed"

And I just found out it was on MAX but it's in the last chance category so I've been watching it 6+ times a day lol. I might buy it on Amazon prime so I can continue to.

But I've tried to find "gifs" & "stories" so it and there are like 3 on the whole internet.

So I wrote 1 and I'm hoping to write more (they be posted anyway)

‘The graveyards of the world are full of fools who thought of fear as anything but a friend'

'Perhaps your legend has swelled in the telling, de León.'

ZATANNA: THE JEWEL OF GRAVESEND

​by Alys Arden & Jacquelin de Leon (Illustrator)

(DC Comics, 4/13/21)

9781401296384

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hey loves !! so i know that i came out with a chapter almost two weeks ago but i wanted to give y'all something . tomorrow is my birthday and me being me , i wanted to give y'all content so ... I WROTE A NEW CHAPTER FOR Y'ALL !! i hope you guys like it and its a bit shorter than the previous chapter but i hope, it's still good . enjoy and feedback is appreciated :) <3

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Zabdiel's POV:

The emotions that I'm feeling right now I can't explain and there's too many at once to figure out what I truly feel. I feel awful, hurt, sad, mad, depressed, and more, but what I feel the most is that my heart hurts. It feels as though someone has ripped it out and stomped on it until I couldn't handle it anymore. I could blame Y/n for it but, I know it was all my doing and for leaving things how they were, not going back to apologize and talk to Y/n those months ago has changed me, how I feel and has to be one of the biggest regrets and mistakes in my life.

*FLASHBACK TO THAT DAY IN APRIL*

"You know what Y/n? I'm tired of this shit. You were struggling? What about me? WHAT ABOUT ME? I DIDN'T KNOW WHAT TO SAY TO YOU OKAY? I FELT BAD BUT YOU KNOW WHAT? I DON'T ANYMORE. IT SEEMS LIKE YOU REPLACED ME WITH RICHARD RIGHT? BECAUSE I'M REPLACEABLE? WELL, YOU KNOW WHAT? GO HANG OUT WITH YOUR NEW BEST FRIEND BECAUSE GUESS WHAT? YOUR FUCKING REPLACEABLE TOO AND I DON'T NEED YOU AT ALL ANYMORE. WE'RE NOT BEST FRIENDS ANYMORE SO YOU CAN DELETE MY NUMBER AND EVERYTHING YOU HAVE OF ME AND LEAVE IT AT THAT. DON'T CALL ME, DON'T TEXT ME OR ASK ANYONE HOW I AM BECAUSE IT DOESN'T CONCERN YOU ANYMORE AND IN RETURN TO TAKE YOU OUT, OF YOUR SO-CALLED HURT, I'LL DO THE SAME." I walk out with my keys in hand and leave my apartment.

I never understood why Y/n never called me and if she waited, why didn't she just pick up the phone and call or text? I press the elevator button to go down and wait, as I make my way into the elevator and press the button that brings me down to the lobby. I get lost in my thoughts and don't realize that Joel and Christopher were standing next to me, shooting daggers at me with their eyes. The elevators close and I look straight, hoping this elevator ride won't be long. I feel their eyes still on me and I start to get pissed off and as the elevators open I look at them.

"What do you both want? To tell me I should apologize to her? To go back up and say I'm sorry to her? Because I won't and if she wants to talk to me, she can reach out to me. Actually no, I meant what I said when we weren't going to be best friends anymore so I don't expect anything from her. I'm done with her so what the fuck do you pendejos want?" I make it to my car and unlock it. Christopher and Joel followed me out to my car and as I stop talking, they're still looking at me. Joel walks up and looks me in the eyes and I could tell he was angry.

"DO YOU REALLY MEAN WHAT YOU SAY ZABDIEL? LIKE ARE YOU FUCKING WITH ME?! Y/N HAS ALWAYS BEEN THERE FOR YOU AND YOU HAVE THE FUCKING AUDACITY TO LEAVE HER AND SAY THE THINGS YOU DID UP THERE?! SHE WAS RIGHT, YOU ARE FUCKING SELFISH. HER DOING WHAT SHE DID HAD A VALID REASON AND TO YOU, YOU MAY THINK SHE WAS BEING SELFISH BUT GUESS WHAT ZABDIEL? DON'T BLAME HER FOR BEING SELFISH BECAUSE SHE HAS TO TAKE CARE OF HERSELF. YOU BEING HER SO-CALLED "BEST FRIEND" MEANS YOU SHOULD BE HAPPY FOR HER BECAUSE IF YOU LOOK AT IT FROM AN OUTSIDERS PERSPECTIVE, SHE HAS ALWAYS BEEN THERE FOR YOU EVEN WHEN SHE WASN'T FEELING UP FOR IT, BUT YOU DIDN'T KNOW THAT DIDN'T YOU? SHE WAS ALWAYS THERE FOR YOU AND HAS BEEN SINCE YOU BOTH MET AND YOU KNOW THAT ZABDIEL SO STOP BEING A SELFISH BABY AND BULLSHITTING ALL OF US, ESPECIALLY HER. FUCKING OWN UP TO YOUR MISTAKES AND BE A FUCKING MAN." Before Joel could continue, I turn around and face him. I push him hard in the chest to a point where he fell on the floor. Chris comes to Joel and looks up at me with anger in his eyes and starts to speak.

"Really Zabdiel? Don't push it pendejo because you're on thin ice with all of us. You don't know how much you hurt Y/n and now, you're going to hurt one of your brothers? So let me ask you this one last time, are you sure you're ready to lose your best friend? The one who's been there for you when you needed her? The one who's always there to pick you up even if you wanted to be alone? The one who has always been there for you when you were sad or upset about something? Because once you get in your car, you lose her and everything that came along with her friendship. That means, even though you lose her, she'll still be part of our lives because she's not only your friend, she's our friend whether you like it or not. Just because you threw her out to the side and leave her in the dust doesn't mean we'll be like you and do the same. We care and love Y/n and ever since you introduced her in our lives, she's been nothing but nice, caring, kind and more and you know that or else you wouldn't have introduced her to us when we became a band. So let me ask you one more time, are you REALLY ready to lose one of the most important people in your life Zabdiel?" I look down at Chris and Joel with a blank stare. With all of the emotions and feelings running through my mind, I wasn't able to think. I needed to get out of here and without thinking, I hopped in my car and drove off. I didn't know where I was headed but I needed to get as far away from there as possible and find a place where I could breathe and collect my thoughts. As I'm driving I figure out a place to go to escape what was going on and what happened tonight.

*END OF FLASHBACK*

I wish I could rewind that night all over again. I wish I stayed instead of leaving because I knew once I left, that was it. I had lost Y/n and I didn't know if I could ever get her back. I decide to go back to the place I escaped to that night. I make sure to grab my wallet and phone off of my nightstand. As I make way to the kitchen to grab my keys off the key rack, I notice the apartment was quiet. I look around the apartment until my eyes land on a note that was left on the dining room table.

"The guys and I left to go out with Y/n. If you need anything just text one of us. - Richard"

I toss the note back onto the table and make my way towards the door, making sure I lock it before leaving. Since everything happened that night, they always made sure to let me know that they were with Y/n, letting me know that though we weren't on good terms, they were still going to be there and be friends with her. It hurts that we're not on speaking terms anymore and that being my doing, it had to be something I had to get used to and at least Y/n still had the boys there for her when I couldn't. Before I knew it, I made it outside of our apartment building, I head towards my car and start driving. Once I got to my destination, I park my car and got out, making sure I locked it.

South Miami Beach. It was where I auditioned and became part of "La Banda" but this is also the place where I met Y/n. This place was a special place and would always hold a special place in my heart. I walk towards the beach and sit down on the sand.

It was almost the middle of June and of course, it was always hot in Miami. The sun had already started to set and cool down, I look into the distance and remember the night that changed my whole life along with the girl who I would have never thought would become one of the most important people in my life.

*FLASHBACK TO 2015*

I had just finished auditioning to be on La Banda and found out I made it through! I hug my mother and she congratulates me while everything is wrapping around my head. I start to walk away and head towards the water, feeling like I need space to breathe. My mind is filled with many thoughts as I keep walking and I don't realize I had run into someone. I turn around to see a girl sitting on the sand, clearly not expecting to be bumped into, I come towards her and hold my hand out to her.

"Lo Siento Bonita, I didn't see you there." She looks up and our eyes meet and instantly, I feel a pull towards her. She smiles and looks down at the ground and all I wanted for her to do was look back up to me so I would be able to be captivated by her beautiful eyes again. When she looks back up to me, I was fully able to take in her appearance and looks. I've met many girls in my life, but not as beautiful as her.

"You're okay, it was my fault. I wasn't looking at where I was going." She laughs nervously and I laugh a bit. Seeing her nervous is kind of cute as I thought to myself.

"Don't worry, I wasn't either so it's equally our fault." I look to her and see her cheeks blushing along with a nervous laugh. I don't know what had gotten to me but, I didn't want to stop talking to her.

"What's your name?" I ask her.

"Y/n and yours?" I look at her and smile as I take her hand into mine and kiss the top of her hand.

"My name's Zabdiel and Y/n is such a beautiful name for a beautiful girl like yourself." I see her blush again and laugh a little bit. We sit in a comfortable silence for a bit until she starts to speak to me.

"So Zabdiel, what brings you here to South Miami Beach on a night like this?" I look at Y/n and our eyes meet. I look down at her and nod my head towards the beach. I decide to start walking the beach near the water and I look next to me to see Y/n walking along beside me, waiting for me to answer her question.

"I actually just got done auditioning for a show called La Banda. They held auditions on the beach and that's why I'm here." Y/n nods her head and we both continue to walk the beach in a comfortable silence. For meeting a girl I just ran into at the beach, she made good company.

"That's why you look familiar. I was there watching some of the auditions and I actually saw yours." I look down at her and see a smile plastered on her face and I smile down at her.

"And... What did you think of it?" She starts to think of what she's about to say as we continue to walk the beach.

"Honestly... You were okay. You were a bit pitchy here and there but you weren't bad, just not amazing." She looks up at me with a straight face as she continues to walk, a look of disappointment starts to show on my face. I hear her laugh next to me and she slaps my arm lightly.

"I'm kidding! You were great and the song choice was great too. I can tell just by seeing how that audition went, the way you presented yourself to the judges and the crowd and your audition, you'll be in there for the long run and hey, you might honestly win and be part of a band."

I thought Y/n was kidding with me again as my head was hung low. I look up to meet Y/n's eyes and when they met I could tell she was being sincere and meant what she said. Though we had just met, I felt a strong connection between us. A connection I have never felt with any person in my life and though we were complete strangers, I was ready to get to know her and have her be part of my life.

"You really mean that? Like you're not bullshitting and lying to me or kidding around with me?" She laughs and shakes her head as she smiles at me.

Y/n and I continue to walk the beach, getting to know each other more. I didn't know how long I was with Y/n for until my phone started to ring. I grab my phone from my pocket to see my mother had called me and left a couple of messages. I stop walking to answer back my mom and once I was done I looked to see the time.

1:00 AM

"I can't believe we've been talking for this long." Y/n looks down at her phone and she laughs.

"So are you saying that the night is finally coming to an end? Are you getting tired of me already?" I looked at Y/n and words weren't able to come out of my mouth. This girl had me nervous around her to a point where I didn't know how to talk at times.

"I'm kidding Zabdiel, take a joke?" I laughed at her and stopped walking, I didn't want this night to come to an end. Being with Y/n made me feel something that I didn't with anyone and I mean anyone. Her energy didn't compare to anyone else's energy and I liked it. She grabs a pen out of her bag and grabs my wrist. I look down to see her writing her number on my arm and as she continues, I look at her while she's not looking.

"It's getting late, I have to go but here's my number. I don't usually do this and I'm going to go out on a limb here and say that when we met, we clicked quickly. I don't want this night to end and I want to get to know you more, you seem like a cool guy Zabdiel." I smile down and her, words still not being able to come out of my mouth again.

"I gotta go but text me okay? We'll text soon, I hope. Buenas Noches Zabdiel." She kisses my cheek and waves goodbye to me as she walks away. I wave back at her and start to walk towards the hotel my mother and I was staying at. I smile to myself and think about how lucky and good tonight went. Not only was I one step closer to living my dream but I also met someone who I feel is going to be part of my life.

*END OF FLASHBACK*

Never would I have thought the girl I met at the beach, whom I connected with, would make such an impact, become part of my life and also be one of the most important people in my life. I wish I didn't walk out and leave that night of the fight. All I want to do is talk to her, hold her, hug her, see that smile that captivated me since the day we met on her face. I miss the way her skin felt on mine, I miss hearing her laugh when the boys or I made jokes, I miss the way she looked when she sleeps because she looked like a little baby that I would protect from getting hurt, I miss everything about her and in all honesty, I just wanted to grab and kiss her at this point.

Wait, am I really saying that? Do I mean that? I've known Y/n for so long, I never thought I'd see her in that way. Why now? Why now when she's out of my life? Then it hit me. Not only did I have feelings for Y/n, but I was in love with her. If I could go back and change everything to have Y/n back in my life and arms, I would because...

I love her.

Y/n's POV

Since the day Zabdiel and you got into the fight that ended our friendship, everything was now different and has entered new territory. Before, your friendship with Zabdiel existed and though it wasn't in a good place, you were both still in each other's lives and now, it was different circumstances knowing that you weren't in each other's lives as friends. All Zabdiel was now to you a business partner/co-worker. You still work for Clara and though things were done between you and Zabdiel, you weren't ready to give up your dream job over a falling out. The day after you and Zabdiel's big fight, you thought you had lost everything including the boys and your job. You had texted them about the situation and of course, the boys knew what had happened since they were there, but you didn't know how things would be since you weren't friends with Zabdiel anymore.

*FLASHBACK TO THE DAY AFTER THE FIGHT*

Your eyes were puffy from crying all of last night. After you had gotten home from the boys' apartment, you went straight to your room, changed into your pjs and laid down in your bed. The fight had drained every last bit of energy and hope you had in your body and this is when you knew and felt, everything was now different. Zabdiel's words hit you in a different way this time and made you feel like complete shit about yourself.

"You know what Y/n? I'm tired of this shit. You were struggling? What about me? WHAT ABOUT ME? I DIDN'T KNOW WHAT TO SAY TO YOU OKAY? I FELT BAD BUT YOU KNOW WHAT? I DON'T ANYMORE. IT SEEMS LIKE YOU REPLACED ME WITH RICHARD RIGHT? BECAUSE I'M REPLACEABLE? WELL, YOU KNOW WHAT? GO HANG OUT WITH YOUR NEW BEST FRIEND BECAUSE GUESS WHAT? YOUR FUCKING REPLACEABLE TOO AND I DON'T NEED YOU AT ALL ANYMORE. WE'RE NOT BEST FRIENDS ANYMORE SO YOU CAN DELETE MY NUMBER AND EVERYTHING YOU HAVE OF ME AND LEAVE IT AT THAT. DON'T CALL ME, DON'T TEXT ME OR ASK ANYONE HOW I AM BECAUSE IT DOESN'T CONCERN YOU ANYMORE AND IN RETURN TO TAKE YOU OUT, OF YOUR SO-CALLED HURT, I'LL DO THE SAME."

The words Zabdiel had said to you that night were on repeat in your head. What made it hurt more is now, you were questioning everything about your friendship with Zabdiel and if it was all fake. Your mind couldn't wrap itself around the fact that Zabdiel wasn't your friend and going to be in your life after being best friends for years. The way he broke the friendship so quickly without trying to get an understanding of how you felt would always make you wonder but you knew, you weren't ever going to be able to get an answer.

Your mind went to the rest of the boys and how your friendship would be affected by what went down between you and Zabdiel. Though the boys said they would be there for you no matter what happened between you and Zabdiel, you didn't want to have them choose between you and him. You still cared about Zabdiel and the boys were like brothers to him and you didn't want to come between them. You didn't want to drive them apart just because of a falling out and what mattered most despite it all was Zabdiel's happiness. You knew that the boys were the ones who brought him happiness in his life and you weren't going to take that away from him.

Your mind went to your job also because, without Zabdiel, you wouldn't have gotten the opportunity to work with Clara and the boys. You loved your job from the beginning and though it was a challenge at times, you wouldn't trade it for the world. You were worried that after the events of everything that happened last night, this was the end of your career and friendship with the boys and you would have to find a new job. You grab your phone from your nightstand next to your bed and open the group message with the boys, minus Zabdiel of course and Clara.

Y/n: Hey guys, I'm sure you all know what happened between Zabdiel and I because you were there but I wanted to let Clara know as well and then say something after. I don't know if the boys informed you Clara but Zabdiel and I's is no longer in existence. It happened last night during dinner and this time is different from before. Words were exchanged and I could feel that it wasn't like the others and that this was it. With that being said Clara, I understand if I'm fired or let go because of what happened and as much as I want to be in you and the boys' lives. I still care about Zabdiel and I don't want you all to have to choose sides and whatnot. I don't want to be the one who drives everyone away from each other over a fight that happened between Zabdiel and I. I love and care about you all so much and I don't want this journey to end but if it does, I completely understand and I just want to thank you all for being there for me. From the very beginning, I was hesitant on becoming close with you guys because I was worried that if something like this were to happen later on in my life, I would have to separate from you all. I knew that going into this job and being friends with all of you, but you know what? I don't regret all the memories we've made and the time we've spent together. I don't regret it not one bit because I not only gained best friends, I gained a sister and 4 brothers and though whatever happens after this point, you will always hold a special place in my heart.

After you send the text, you get up and start to get ready for your day at home. You walk to your closet and change into comfy clothes you weren't leaving your apartment. You finished and were ahead on assignments Clara had given you since you were still working from home. You went out to your kitchen and prepare breakfast for yourself. As you were cooking, you heard your phone go off but decided not to answer it until you were done cooking. Once you were done, you bring your food and phone to the dining room table and set it down to eat. Before you were able to sit down, you heard your doorbell ring. You look at your phone and see the time along with many missed messages from the boys and Clara.

10:00 AM

2 unread messages from Richard

1 unread message from Christopher

1 unread message from Erick

1 unread message from Joel

3 unread messages from Clara

You bring your phone with you when you go to open your door. Before you reach your door, you open the messages from the group chat.

Richard: Y/n, what are you talking about? Like we said, we're going to be here for you no matter what happened.

Chris: Y/n, we're still friends! What are you talking about?

Joel: Y/n, I swear. Stop pulling this shit on us, WE'RE STILL FRIENDS!

Erick: hermana, we're still going to be here no matter what.

Clara: Y/n, you didn't lose your job and you definitely didn't lose us. We understand what happened and it's our decision at the end of the day. By the way, WHERE ARE YOU AND WHY AREN'T YOU ANSWERING US?!

Richard: We're coming over.

As you finish reading the messages, you're not surprised when you look through the peephole to see Richard and the boys along with Clara outside of your door. You open your door slowly and with curiosity.

"Um... What's up, guys? I didn't know you'd be coming here today, also, hey Clara. Didn't you get my messages? Do I want to know why you all magically show up at my door and didn't just call me?" Instead of answering your question, they all make their way inside your apartment, Clara being the last to step inside and whispering an "I'm sorry" to you. You close the door and lock it and turn around to see everyone gathered in your living room.

"A "may I come in?" or "Can we talk?" would be nice and polite you know? What's so important that you magically appear at my door and barge into my apartment?" You wait with arms crossed for any of the boys or Clara to talk.

"Why would you think that you would lose your job or us Y/n? Didn't you read our messages?" You look down and start to play with your fingers nervously.

"Look, like I said. What matters to me is your relationship with Zabdiel. You guys are a family and I don't want to break that up or cause problems because he and I are not friends anymore." You look up to them and feel a tear falling down your cheek. Before you could say anything else, Clara and the boys wrap their arms around you for a group hug and before you know it, tears that you didn't know you were holding in, fell down your cheeks more.

"Remember what we said to you last night? No matter what happens between you and Zabdiel, we will still be friends. We are a family, yes, but that also includes you. Without you, we're incomplete. We love you and we're ALWAYS going to be here for you no matter what." More tears start to fall as Chris stops speaking. You turn to Clara and she nods, agreeing with what Chris has said.

"Y/n, you still have your job, we're still hermanas and you're still friends with the boys and I. There's no way you can get rid of me or any of us easily because like they said, our family isn't a family without you in it. Despite the falling out between you and Zabdiel, this is a new beginning for you. I'm not saying the journey will be easy or quick but now, you have a better chance of moving on and forward with your life. Now is the real-time to focus on yourself and what YOU want to do in your life. Take this as an obstacle in your life that is teaching you a lesson and guess what? You won't be alone because you have your familia." You smile and hug Clara as tears still spill out of your eyes as you look to Richard.

"I've heard that one before," you say as you and Richard both laugh.

"Te amo mucho. Honestly, I don't know where I'd be without you guys." You hug them once more and you end up spending the day with them at your apartment, happy that despite the circumstances, you still had your friends by your side.

*END OF FLASHBACK*

It's been a couple of months since the fight broke out between you and Zabdiel to say it's easier said than done is an understatement.

How could you get over someone whom you ended up falling in love with for the past couple years who also used to be your best friend?

The world and time goes on and so will you?

The pain starts hurting less and less?

Time heals?

You'll move on before you know it?

In time, you'll find someone who will give the same effort and love you do?

The answer... it's difficult to say. Time definitely was going by and your love for Zabdiel was still there along with the pain. You tried to push it aside and move on instead of dwelling on the past and on someone who didn't want you in their life.

You tried dating apps and had gone on a couple of dates with different people. The dates you went on never ended up going out with again. To you, it didn't feel right and they weren't the person who was right for you. The boys and Clara even tried to set you up on multiple dates with people they felt like would be a perfect fit for you but to you, they weren't.

The thing about the dates was it was everything you wanted, whether it was doing something lowkey and simple or dressing up and going out but, the person that was with you had almost everything you wanted in a guy, except the guy you wanted. None of the guys you went on dates with gave you the sparks or feelings you felt for him and though those feelings came in way later in the friendship, the sparks were there the first night you met him.

No matter how hard you tried to move on from Zabdiel, your mind, body, and soul still wanted him. Despite the pain, he put you in and through these past couple of months, all the tears you cried over him, all the thoughts of never being enough for him, the thoughts that crowd your mind of not being a better best friend to him, the thoughts of you being selfish to have started this mess, the thoughts of regret to ever falling for Zabdiel in the first place, and the thoughts of knowing you were never going to be Zabdiel's and he was never going to be yours, you still longed for him.

The man who broke your trust.

The man who made you feel like you weren't enough for him.

The man who made you feel like you weren't enough as a best friend.

The man who made you question everything about your friendship.

The man who made you think you were selfish for taking time for yourself.

The man who put himself before you.

The man who depended on you for being almost everything.

The man who broke your heart into a million pieces.

You still wanted him. You didn't know why but no matter the circumstance, your heart still came back for Zabdiel and as much as you hated it because of the pain of knowing he could never be yours, you couldn't find a way to let go.

How could you get over the man who was your best friend?

How could you get over your best friend who made you feel loved?

How could you move on from him?

i really do hope you guys loved this chapter as much as i enjoyed writing it ! feedback is appreciated and if you have any ideas for one shots ,  go ahead and make suggestions in the ask box . te amo mas bebes <3

Martín de León, c. 1920. [source]

Martín and Patricia Martín de León was born to a  wealthy family in what is now Tamaulipas  in 1765. Though his family  usually educated their children in Europe, Martín decided not to go.  Instead, he became a merchant and then joined the army. Because he was  born in New Spain, he couldn't rise above the rank of Captain. In 1795,  he married Patricia de la Garza, the daughter of the Commandant of the  Eastern Internal Provinces, a woman 10 years his junior. The couple  settled in Tamaulipas and began ranching.

Ranching and Resistance In  1805, Martín took a trip north to several cities in Tejas and decided  to move the family ranch up to the area north of present day Corpus  Christi on the Aransas River. The cattle were branded with the de León  brand, EJ for Espirtu de Jesus. The brand was registered in 1807, the  first cattle brand in Texas. Martín quickly became interested in  creating a colony in the area, but his repeated requests were denied by  the Spanish government, which questioned his loyalty, with good reason,  as it turned out. The De León family sided with the Republicans during  the Mexican War for Independence. The family spent most of the war in  San Antonio, but returned to their ranch in 1816, as hostilities on the  frontier died down. In 1823, Martín purchased cattle in New Orleans and  drove then to Texas, adding them to the 5,000 head of cattle the family  already owned.

Empresario Martín had  not given up on his idea of establishing a colony in Texas. In 1824, he  petitioned the provincial government for permission to settle 41  families on and found a town on the Guadalupe River. His contract was  approved, and since he was a Mexican citizen, he had almost no  restrictions and several benefits, including exempting his colonists  from taxes and duties for seven years. Patricia contributed $9,800, as  well as cows, mules and horses that she had inherited from her father.  The De León family arrived at the town site late in 1824 along with a  few other families, and the rest joined them the following spring. The  town was called Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe de Jesús Victoria and the colony was named Guadalupe Victoria, after the first president of  Mexico. Each family received a plot in town, a league - 4,228 acres- of  grazing land and a labor - 177 acres - of arable land. While Martín set  up the land, Patricia focused on the culture. She founded a school and a  church, donating funds as well as furniture and other items. Though  their house was rough, with dirt floors, Patricia brought beautiful  furnishings from Mexico. The De León colony was the only predominantly  Mexican colony in Texas, though it also included American and Irish  families. Because the borders of the De León colony were undefined, they  came into frequent conflict with surrounding colonies, especially the  DeWitt colony. In 1829, Martín got permission to bring 150 more families  and expand the colony, which brought more conflict with the DeWitt colony. However, in 1831, DeWitt's grant expired and the De León colony  was able to expand into the vacant land. By 1833, when Martín died in a  Cholera epidemic, the colony had given out more than 100 titles, making  the De León family the only empresarios in Texas other than Stephen F.  Austin to fulfill their grant.

St. Mary's Church in Victoria. Built on the De León homestead, donated by Patricia de León. [source] 

De Leon - s/t LP on Mana Records