Jesus Rubio book signing at Barnes & Noble-The Shops at La Cantera of his most recently published book , “I'm From Eagle Pass/Soy de Ygle Pass”  

San Antonio, Texas

The recently published “I'm From Eagle Pass/Soy de Ygle Pass” book has become a treasure for all residents of Eagle Pass past and present. The book is a collection of essays and reflections on life in Eagle Pass during the mid 20th century written by Jesus “Corky” Rubio. Rubio’s book has sold more than 1,000 copies and has quickly become a must have time capsule to childhood memories of growing up on the Texas- Mexico border.  Please join us at Barnes & Nobles La Cantera (5900 La Cantera Parkway) Sunday, December 16 at 2:00 p.m. where Mr. Jesus Corky Rubio, author of “I'm From Eagle Pass/Soy de Ygle Pass” will be signing copies of his book, and available for purchase. “’I’m From Eagle Pass’ transported me to a time and place that were unique and impactful in so many ways! All my senses were awakened as I read the essays,” said María Elena Riojas Lester, Eagle Pass resident. “Jesus Rubio has given several generations of Eagle Passans one more tangible way to remember and cherish our friends and family” “You're not in his head, but you're in his world. This short book will be especially poignant for anyone who grew up on the Mexican border. But even if you didn't, if you read closely, his writing style - full of observation, short on J.R.R. Tolkien-style trivia - might take you back to your past.” – Roy Bragg, San Antonio Express News Mr. Rubio was raised in Eagle Pass to an old time local family graduating from Eagle Pass High School.  He currently lives in San Antonio with his wife where he wrote this book as a tribute to his love for Eagle Pass his home town.