What do John Whitmire and Donald Trump have in common?
The same sugar daddy. One big example is Fertitta, the local billionaire who is backing Whitmire. Fertitta is a prominent Trump supporter who is hosting a fundraiser for the former
DPS Troopers to round up los mojados and their families
Why am I not surprised to find that John Whitmire is promising to make Houston safer, that it will be by using those DPS troopers to round them mojados or
Growing up in Molina made me what I am
Molina is a neighborhood (Barrio) in Corpus Christi, Texas. Life was not what people would want for their children today. We were children of warriors, most of whom had recently
Sheila Jackson Lee for Mayor- Disgraceful Chronicle
It does start out in Spanish, but it is in English, but for a few moments when I switch over to Spanish. I messed up the joke, Churchill was at
They kill Blacks, They kill Mexicans, They kill Native Americans
Killers of the Flower Moon. I have read extensively about the indigenous people of this country, but did not recall the murders of so many persons of the Osage Tribe
Vallenato Colombian
My wife is from Colombia and while there I was introduced to vallenato, a style I instantly took a liking to.
Forgotten History-En Español
If we don’t learn the history of our people or if we forget the past, then we may get to see it again in the future.
Los Pinche Rinches – The Killings
If we forget our history it is bound to be repeated again. The MAGA PARTY aka the Republican Party wants to take us back to those days. My father who
Immigration-I ain’t going to say what you think.
Immigration is a no-win situation for Democrats. Even people here illegally don’t want more competition; I know that people are generally not readers, but they love to look at the
Thank the Black Community
Too many people especially younger than me, I am in my seventies Have been able to succeed, but don’t realize that sacrifices, work and fighting for civil rights is what
John Whitmire Questionable ethics?
Politics in Houston, Mayor’s race. John Whitmire questionable ethics? Is that what the Republicans like about a candidate? I think so, will the Democrats that support him care or is
Democratic? Municipal Candidates Pandering to Republicans
At least two municipal candidates are pandering to Republicans, John Whitmire and Nick Hellyar. One is surprising as he is gay but was not endorsed by the Houston LGBTQ – Political
Political Thoughts On a Monday Morning
District J District J is not a Hispanic opportunity district; it was labeled as such in 2011, but that was untrue. There were a bunch of Latinos in the district,
A Million Miles Away – the movie
I watched the movie and laughed, smiling as I don’t often laugh. Tears, especially when I could relate to times of my life. I spent time thinking of the movie
Am I an Elitist?
I read and hear the word elitist thrown around a lot and wonder if I would be considered one. I am well-educated and read the New York Times and the
FLAMIN’ HOT
A movie that made me laugh and made me proud for our Raza. Below is what USA Today had to say about the movie; “Flamin’ Hot” is not the story of
Identity politics?
Read an article at a local Republican blog, Big Jolly. Below is the article. So, Latinos pushing for Latinos is identity politics; I find that amusing coming from a political
How many Democrats claimed they would not buy from Mattress Mack?
When Mattress Mack was pushing a Republican to defeat Lina Hidalgo for County Judge, how many Democrats swore they would never buy a piece of furniture from him? Well Mattress
Democracy Blog on John Whitmire and the Latino Elected Officials
Some elected Democrats who have endorsed Senator Whitmire and his Republican Election Day game plan are Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia, State Senator Carol Alvarado, State Rep. Armando Walle & State Rep.