Les Fenter's story begins in El Paso, raised by a devoted single mother who taught him resilience and grit. By ten he was mowing lawns, soon delivering newspapers before dawn, and eventually saving enough to buy his family's first car. Recognized as a Hearst Junior Diplomat, he traveled abroad to meet world leaders before earning a scholarship to Texas A&M-an education that opened doors to lifelong friendships and a successful corporate career. Yet beyond titles and achievements, Les's journey is about becoming: from the trials of poverty and prejudice to the joy of building a tight-knit Texas family. With humor, honesty, and faith, Gringo on the Rio reveals not just a life remembered, but a soul shaped by love, grace, and purpose.