Whitmire is failing as Houston’s mayor.
This is John Whitmire’s third year as Mayor; he has quit blaming his predecessor for the problems, but he recently blamed the “Staff.” I guess I should be grateful that
Count on the New York Times to help Trump
I recently read an article there, and I told myself they are playing with statistics. There are lies, damn lies, and statistics. When an article gives numbers that suggest people
Texas gave white women the right to vote in 1918 to keep Texas White.
In 1918, Texas allowed women to vote in Democratic primaries for the first time. About 386,000 women registered for the July 27 primary. Black women, however, were still excluded from
Ken Paxton Went to the Courthouse and Came Home With a $1,000 Souvenir
Once a thief, always a thief? Sticky-finger Paxton, a pen, a wife- keep your eyes on him. Ken Paxton has had a long political career filled with investigations, indictments, impeachment,
La Raza – What it meant and means to me
When I was studying at Oklahoma State, I met numerous Indigenous people. They would often ask me what tribe I belonged to. I had no idea, what tribe I belonged
How they survived through wars: Indian wars, Texas Rangers, Mexican-American War, the Civil War- they were cousins
The riders gathered before the dust had even begun to drift across the Arroyo de los Guerras. It was the low, breathless hour before sunrise, when the chaparral looked gray
Hardie Board, a danger to workers
How Many Workers Must Die Before We Act? How many people must die? How many decades must pass before a known danger produces protection that actually reaches the people doing
1757 Census: The Founding Families of Mier
For those seeking ancestors whose road leads to the founding of Mier. Censo de Mier, 1757 — Historia para todos · Consulta libre y gratuita. .
Life of My 2nd Great-Grandfather and his family
While I can be certain that my grandfather married a woman born in New Mexico, research suggests that South Texas and Northern Mexico Vaqueros herded cattle to the army bases
Legend of Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl
Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl: The Legend of the Two Volcanoes Long ago, when the valleys of Mexico were ruled by great cities and warriors marched beneath feathered banners, a princess named
Whitmire, Money, ICE, and Political Cowardice
I think the mayor saw the writing on the wall; Whitmire isn’t an oak that stands strong, but more like a reed that bends with the wind. I sensed he
If Texas Republicans Are Serious About Property Taxes, Stop Taxing Paper Profits
Texas politicians have spent years promising property-tax relief. They raise homestead exemptions, compress school tax rates, send money to school districts, and then return the next session promising to do
Too many humans or not enough?
When I was younger, we were warned that population growth might destroy us. There were too many people, we were told, and the planet could not support them all. People
The Mummies of Guanajuato
I was already paying extra for storage from Google, so I decided to spend a little more and see what Google Gemini can do. Well, the $10.00 extra dollars gave
Recently recovered video adds a chapter to my mother’s life: Otalia García Barrera.
My youngest brother, Joel, recorded my parents around 2001-2002 and asked them questions about their early lives. I am very thankful to him because it adds to the story of
Did the Houston Chronicle’s Tax Headline Mislead Readers? Was it intentional?
Lately, I have noticed the Chronicle’s constant attempts to attack the commissioners, especially the Democrats. Their story on taxes is bullshit. I don’t know if it was intentional, but someone
Meme, the Incredible Shrinking Tejano
I used to be five feet seven inches tall. Now I measure five feet five. Nobody asked my permission, and nobody can tell me where the missing two inches went.
The “Red Queen” and the “Queen’s Gambit.”
Must a Brilliant Woman Come With a Bottle of Pills? I was watching Red Queen when those big red pills caught my attention. Antonia Scott has an extraordinary mind, but
Estela Gallegos Pérez graduated at the age of 100
Eighty Years Later, Estela Finally Walked the Graduation Stage In 1946, Estela Gallegos Pérez was supposed to finish her education at Martin High School in Laredo. Instead, a mistaken tuberculosis
Lesley Briones spends taxpayers’ money promoting herself
If you want to know my opinion on Leslie Briones, here it is. I didn’t support her when she first ran in the Democratic Primary; she wasn’t my first choice, and