It had been a long hot summer and Laura was ready for the change in weather and the change in scenery. Fall was really her favorite time of the year anyway. The cooler weather was also a much better time to make the move from the city to her new home in a quite rural community. The good deal she had gotten on the old farm house sitting on five acres was too good to pass up. She didn’t like the idea that there was only one bathroom, which was downstairs, but since it would only be her living…
The Texan “Texas is neither southern nor western. Texas is Texas.” William Blakley, U.S. Senator *** When I first arrived in Thailand, I entered the country without a visa, staying for 30 days and then paying immigration to extend my stay for another 15 days. Once the fifteen-day extension expired, I left the country to start the process all over again. The majority of the time, I took a bus to the border, crossed into Cambodia, and then turned right back around and re-entered Thailand. After…
The case involving Sandra Bland and the Texas trooper Brian T. Encinia has been analyzed but the proof of Bland’s death still remains a mystery today. The case involving Bland and Encinia started when she was pulled over during a traffic stop. Encinia and Bland both escalated the situation that led to her arrest and later death. I think they are both guilty in their actions of making things worse during the traffic stop. In the past when people have been put in jail some have died there.…
The legislature of Texas is the nation’s lawmaking frame. its primary feature is to enact laws to provide for the general well-being of its residents. it additionally establishes public coverage via the passage of bills and resolutions and proposes amendments to the country constitution. The Texas legislature is considered the most powerful branch of presidency because of its competitive use of the power of the purse to govern and direct the sports of nation government. The Texas legislature is…
evolution of changes in Texas has significantly changed our economy throughout the years. Texas is defined by being the second largest state in the union, if also has the second most populous. Texas has many urban areas, rapidly growing and becoming more diverse. The economy of high technology, industries and oil. In my perspective, the population and economy will continue gradually to increase shaping Texas to one of the most important states in the United states. Texas is filled with many…
Let me first begin by telling you how I ended up finally being admitted to my agency. It was a long process of searching and talking to people whom I hadn’t met before. At the end, I am glad I got into this agency because I did learn several things, and the staff was always willing to answer our questions. It made me want to get up during the morning to go and experience what was happening inside Cameron County Jail. Each day people would come and go to court or would be brought to the booking…
America seemed poised for an era of growth. President T. Jefferson proposed a vision for the nation that he took steps to make possible, including the purchase of Louisiana. As Americans continued to move West, conflict with Native Americans was unavoidable, and the federal government developed strongly pro-settler Indian policies. New territories became states, creating further political and sectional tensions as plans for the development of these new states were put forward. With the…
Southern Methodist University has been my dream university for many years. Achieving admission to this spectacular university was a miracle in itself; however, the cost of attendance is a struggle of itself. Receiving this scholarship would help enable myself to educate my mind at one of the nation’s and state’s best universities. I have lived in Lindale all my life, went to the same church and school, and even lived in the same house, but attending this university would forever shape my life…
After being admitted to the Union in 1890 as the 43rd people, more than 1,293,953 people now live in Idaho. Idaho is nicknamed the Gem State because of its beauty. In Idaho, they many gorgeous places you can visit. One major attraction is Sun Valley located on Idaho’s splendid mountains where many Native Americans once climbed. Many famous Americans who have helped made America a better place have come from Idaho such as Moses Alexander and Ezra Pound. Idaho’s motto is “Esto Perpetua” meaning,…
As a bildungsroman, Black Swan Green traces Jason’s maturing through his journey to distinguish and accept reality from appearances, during which he gradually uncovers bits of truth about himself, about the people around him, and about the world. Many characters’ appearances in the book do not reflect who they really are; some characters simply seem unreal; some characters mask their true identity, including Jason Taylor himself, who is constantly trying to reveal only aspects of himself and in…