Nation Politely Asks TX To Stop Exclusively Exporting Idiots

Nation Politely Asks TX To Stop Exclusively Exporting Idiots

Mary Mata November 17, 2011

The rest of the country doesn’t want to be too forward or anything.  It keeps kicking at some invisible pebble on the ground, and it has tried to avoid the […]

Who Answers Burning Questions For The Children Of Immigrants?

Mary Mata November 16, 2011

By Elaine Dove I wonder about the girls and boys I see during the day at my once-a-week volunteer gig at a local school. Most of “my kids” at the […]

U.S. Rep. Silvestre Reyes And My First Campaign Event

Mary Mata November 15, 2011

By Rebecca Soto El Paso, Texas — Congressman Silvestre Reyes, of the 16th District in Texas, launched his campaign in El Paso over the weekend, on November 11 with a […]

Bien Hecho: TX Surgeon Implants First Artificial Heart

Mary Mata

Late last month Dr. David L.S. Morales, pediatric cardiovascular surgeon at Texas Children’s Heart Center helped save one teenager’s life when he and his team successfully implanted a new heart […]

Lt. Gen. Ricardo Sanchez’s Letter To Veterans

Mary Mata November 14, 2011

Happy Veterans Day. I would like to thank all Veterans of the U.S. military for your service to our nation.  On this day of observance, remembrance, and appreciation, there is […]

Rick Perry, Ms. South Carolina Have Ultimate Debate Showdown

Mary Mata November 11, 2011

After his epic performance in the latest GOP debate, Rick Perry has confirmed that he and his long-time debate coach, Miss Teen South Carolina, will be competing in what’s being […]

The Pancake Joke

Mary Mata November 8, 2011

Yesterday I wrote a story about the Spanglish word “troca” and how I love it and how I don’t care if it’s not proper Spanish, I will never let it […]

A Word On “Illegal” Students: Infants Don’t Commit Crimes

Mary Mata November 7, 2011

By Cindy Casares I can’t believe I’m about to defend Rick Perry, but here goes. This month the Texas governor has taken heat during his Presidential race for his policy […]

Jefes Pay Dues To Lobbyists, Workers Pay Dues To Unions

Mary Mata November 2, 2011

By René Lara, Political and Legislative Director of the Texas AFL-CIO Workers can form a labor union when they organize in an industry or job site for better wages, benefits and […]

Latina Poet Takes On Texas, LA, Nostalgia And Violence

Mary Mata November 1, 2011

The numerous speakers in Thelma T. Reyna’s poetry chapbook, Breath & Bone (Finishing Line Press, 2011), oscillate between the temporary flesh of nostalgia (breath) and the spiritual threat of violence […]