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An interview with Hidalgo County Judge Richard Cortez Alamo, Tex. March 14, 1941. The worst train-truck crash in the history of the United States occurred in the City of Alamo, Texas on March 14, 1940. Of the 42 people on the truck, 25 died and the rest were severely injured. Espirion Vela, 21 at the …
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As Hidalgo County Judge Richard Cortez finishes his first term in office, he shares what appear to be some of the most pressing concerns to the County of Hidalgo. Close to two years of his administration have been beset by the effects of the Corona-19 virus. It appears that the effects of the pandemic may …
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A former nun disenchanted with her superiors pursues a path aimed at improving the lives of others less fortunate. In part, that break with a strong tradition arises from a faith that liberation theology may provide answers that tradition may not. Rosa Martha Zarate Macias tells of finding a place in the farmworkers’ labor movement …
After teaching mathematics in the public schools, Montalvo would serve as intern with a Ford Foundation program and became an activist in the early 1970s. He was a Spanish columnist at Ya Mero, the United Farmworkers Union newspaper published in McAllen, Texas and would run for Treasurer of Hidalgo County, Texas in 1972 as a …
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The First Mexican American Mayor of the City of McAllen, Texas. talks about his family immigrating to Texas in 1952 when Montalvo was nine years old. He spoke no English and was placed in the first grade. Montalvo would graduate high school on schedule and attend Texas A & M University on a partial scholarship. …
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Vignettes from Strawberry Fields Joaquin walked sheepishly from the dark hallway into the kitchen, rubbing his eyes. The coffee pot was boiling and sputtering. “Ay m’ijo (oh, son), go back to sleep. Did the coffee pot wake you?” Manda’s wooden rolling pin rhythmically flattened out a flour tortilla. Cluck, cluck, cluck, cluck. Her forward …
Vignettes from Strawberry Fields Joaquin turned fifteen the summer of ’65. The red Ford truck stopped. It was the last leg of the trip. Joaquin had earlier seen a road sign that read “Corpus Christi 70 miles.” The live oak belt lay behind them and toward the south lay the south Texas prickly desert. The gypsy-like …
Mike Lopez describes the typical composition of farm labor crews during the 1950s and 60s and the financial arrangements among packing sheds, crew leaders and their crews. Mike: So, for the first six years, I was raised in Weslaco. Very big family, Bro—primos y primas—uuf! I don’t know—treinta, cuarenta—sepa la madre. It’s funny because when …
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Mike Lopez grew up in Donna, Texas during the 1950s and 60s. As most other Mexican American students, he was directed to attend school at East Donna, some distance away. His recollection of attending school at East Donna elementary school and later being pushed to attend “la escuela de los burros” provides an interesting contrast …
Tino Villanueva graciously permitted us to publish his book of poems, Scene from the Movie GIANT. We are certainly humbled. A few recommendations to the reader are in order. First, Dr. Villanueva suggests that the reader watch the movie (or watch it anew) and place particular focus on the fight scene. We have included a …
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