Zapata County Sheriff Sigifredo Gonzalez, Jr., left, greets well-wishers during a retirement tamalada, Thursday, Dec. 13, 2012. Gonzalez will retire at the end of the year after nearly 19 years in office. From left are Zapata County Commissioner Norberto Garza, County Judge Joe Rathmell and Rolando Villarreal. Photo: Jerry Lara, San Antonio Express-News / © 2012 San Antonio Express-News