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Texas Country Reporter
March 21, 2022
The Hardest-Working Man in Del Rio
For years, “Chito” Martiarena has devoted himself to mowing grass along public roadways.
Kelli Phillips has co-hosted Texas Country Reporter since 2015, telling stories from the back roads of Texas. Before TCR, she was the youngest host in the nation of San Antonio's version of the syndicated show “Evening Magazine” and went on to be an evening news anchor in Beaumont. Between reports on breaking news, she always loved stories about unsung heroes and extraordinary people helping others. During TCR’s fiftieth season, she is sharing reflections and inspiring moments from the show’s archive.
For years, “Chito” Martiarena has devoted himself to mowing grass along public roadways.