In the inner city of El Paso, Texas, we visited the Annunciation House — a shelter for illegal immigrants. I interveiwed Director Rubin Garcia, who has been with the Annunciation House the past 28 years. He said he is particularly … Continue reading →
On the square in Ft. Stockton, Texas, is a plaque that reads: “Dedicated to the pioneer spirit of the 13,176 people of Pecos County to commenmorate the celebration of the Texas Sesquicentennial 1836-1986.”… I recently read part of James Mischner’s: … Continue reading →
We’ve traveled out of the ‘hurricane zone’ and into west Texas. In Sheffield, Texas, I interviewed rancher Ron Stuard. We are close to the border here, and Stuard said labor is hard to find for, not only his ranch, but … Continue reading →
We’ve traveled into the “Missouri Breaks” region of Montana, one of the most sparsely populated areas of the country. We pulled into Circle (pop. 660) at sunset where I put up a campaign flyer in the town gas station/general store. … Continue reading →
The kids have been bugging me about getting a pet on the road (apparently the bobble head dogs were getting old). A few states back in Texas, a lizard jumped up on our Sarah’s hand while the kids were playing … Continue reading →
While in Orange, Texas we also met with Dru Chauffe, who was the “Moderator” (Director) for a 12 state region for the Dominican Laity. The group’s “charism” is to preach in every way possible. Dru said some Dominican laity go … Continue reading →
Met with Fr. Tom Phelan in Orange, Texas who told us about COPS (Citizens Organized for Public Service) in San Antonio, Texas. Fr. Phelan explained elderly citizens in a deteriorating part of San Antonio united to get better sewers, lighting, … Continue reading →
Went to Orange, Texas where we met with Paul and Ruby Mayeux, wonderful couple who are tremendously on fire for God. Several years ago, Paul started the Apostolate Against Pornography (and other public obscenities). He talks in area churches exhorting … Continue reading →
In Lumberton, TX, we heard a talk by Michael Mariquin, a representative for Project Angels of Hope. In rural Bolivia, he works among the poorest people in South America (highest death rate for children in the first five years of … Continue reading →
We drove further south to Lufkin, Texas where Diboll High School football coach Jimmy Davis attends a Bible study every Thursday morning at Starbuck’s Coffee Shop here. He told me, because of his Christianity, he will never “cuss out or … Continue reading →