Sam Houston

Have you ever seen the suspenseful crime movies, or CSI T.V shows? If these interest you, you can be a part of these crime scene investigations by pursuing a career in forensic science. After comparing Texas State, Sam Houston State, and Texas A&M based of off my criteria of location, tuition cost, and acceptance rate, Texas State would be the best choice in pursuing a career in forensic science. Receiving a degree in forensic science doe take a bit of time, but it provides a good income and…

pictures produced about Crockett’s famous execution at the Alamo. In 1960 John Wayne directed and starred as Crockett in the Alamo. In 2004 Billy Bob Thornton starred as Crockett another film titled The Alamo with Dennis Quaid, who was cast as General Sam Houston. Most of the films on this subject showed what it was like to be living during those times.…

Throughout high school, I got along well with my teachers and got many As. But that all changed in my junior year, when I took U.S. History 2 with Mr. McLaren. He had been Teacher of the Year at River Edge. The twins down the street raved about all that they had learned from him. But there I was, two months into the school year, falling farther and farther behind. Moreover, my varsity field hockey took time away from my studies. When I did get to work on assignments, usually on Sunday afternoons…

As high school graduation season approaches, many students are deciding where to go to college. Community colleges are being looked at based on what they offer, if a student is interest in sports they are most likely to pick a school based on that. Lone Star College is a community college that does not offer major sports like football, however Blinn College, which is also a community college, has a very talented football team. Lone Star College should have a football team, because it will be a…

Sam Houston, Randolph AFB) • Seattle, WA (downtown) • Whidbey Island, WA – Naval Air Station Whidbey Island Travelers creating authorizations on or after January 1 to one of the above locations will be directed to use either DoD Privatized, or…

of the issues counselors are facing. It is also important that we join professional organizations so that we are aware of what is taking place in our profession. Professional Development and Growth I currently work as an Academic Mentor for Sam Houston State University. It is my hope that I can continue to build my skill level and continue to grow as a counselor. I would also hope to one day complete my RPT license and work as a play therapist on the side. Additionally, I would hope gain…

The Texas Constitution: Explaining the Foundations of the Lone Star State The current Texas Constitution is a document, which was accepted on February 15, 1876. It is the seventh written constitution of Texas. It contains sixteen articles and places many restrictions on government. Although it is the supreme law in the State, it also falls under Article IV, Clause 2 of the U.S. Constitution, also known as the Supremacy Clause. Much like the U.S. Constitution, the Texas Constitution establishes…

I am for college students being allowed to concealed carry on four year colleges and community colleges. I approve this because several members of my family have a concealed carry licence and not just anyone can get one. First you must be 21 years of age, you must be fingerprinted which will then lead to an extensive background check. Anything that you have ever done wrong will send up a red flag. If you have a “felony convictions, some misdemeanor convictions, including charges that resulted in…

Personal Statement At the age of five, I had fallen in love with reading when I started learning the Arabic alphabet. Since my parents work in the education field and believe in the importance of reading, they encouraged me to read a lot in different areas. During my adolescence, I began reading the topics that attracted me. For example, inquiries to counselors in magazines and newspapers about life difficulties that people suffers. I was eager to help people, and I felt I might do that…

In 1808, Spain is taken over by Napoleon Bonaparte. Napoleon disposed of the existing monarchy and installed his brother, Joseph, as head of state. The resulting war against France and Britain lasted nearly to the Mexican Revolution as Napoleon’s government falls into disarray and the revolutionaries began to gain momentum. Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla was a middle aged priest living in the parish of Dolores. Hidalgo was a Crillo by birth, and had a pro-Indian sentiment. He organized his…