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What A Governor is and The Requirements To Become Governor of Texas The Governor is the highest ranking official in the state of Texas. Although the governors of all the states are different from each other in what they do, the Texas governor signs or vetoes bills that are passed by the legislature, serves as commander-in-chief of the Texas military and assigns Texans that are eligible to state offices. There are certain requirements to become the governor of Texas: To run as the governor…

Hispanics in California Ever since California first became a state in 1848 it has been a major gateway for immigrants, making it an incredibly diverse state. As of today, California is home to more Latin immigrants than any other state in America, including several members of my own family. Hispanic immigrants have hugely impacted California from economics all the way to art and entertainment. Seeing the several contributions that Hispanics have made to our state makes me incredibly proud…

The drought in California has lasted for a long time now. Rainfall was scarce, and what were once grasslands were now desert like areas. It stats mid-day in Los Angeles, Luke was planning to go on a hike, but he couldn't decide on a specific area to explore. Instead of making the decision his own, he walked into the living room, where his girlfriend, Arzaylea, was sitting. Luke opened his mouth to speak, "Where do you think I should hike? I could go to what's left of the forest, the beach,…

High in the Sierra Nevada mountains, there is Mono Lake, which is a large but secluded lake tucked away in a depression in the ground a few miles away from the nearest road. At first glance, it may seem like just another normal lake, but it is home to a bizarre, otherworldly landscape that was created when water from fresh water springs underneath the lake mixed with the lake’s salty, alkaline water, forming deposits of limestone. Near the south shore of Mono Lake, grotesque towers of rough,…

this is not the case. My title explains to the students that they will get the entire story of Native Americans not just bits and pieces like many classes tend to give. According to Cynthia Radding, a professor in the history department at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, our history is less interesting without Native Americans, there is an error in our data, and we fail to have the whole story. Throughout my class the students…

the United States with the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo with Mexico in 1848. Americans appeared in 1851 with the mormons. In 1859 Comstock Lode opened the new era of silver mining in Nevada. And the New era attracted thousands, especially from California. In 1910 the discovery of gold and silver ended Nevada’s economic depression. Nevada has a few unusual animals we don't have around here, for instance the kangaroo rat, which is found in Death Valley, can live its whole life without…

Will Transform America” Richard Parker starts out by explaining how Texas is dominated by the republican party. But can possibly be converting back to a democratic state, due to so many Hispanics migrating to Texas. Parker goes on to interviewing University of Texas Professor Regina Lawrence, who argues that Texas will never ever turn back to a democratic dominate state. She also says that democrats have themselves to blame after constantly buying into the “yes, but” arguments. Later in the…

decide on which trail we are to take and what our destination is. Between these three, the Oregon, California, and Santa Fe, it would be most wise to chose the California Trail. There is a fair share of challenges and benefits of this trail. One of these benefits would the the length. However, if we leave at the perfect time, this trail could be as short as 3 months. Also, once arriving at California there would be opportunity to make a living by selling tools to miners, as there have been many…

to commemorate a federal holiday, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Day . However, to the communities of southern California, it was a day that would change their lives forever. The Northridge earthquake, although given the name of Northridge, was centered in the San Fernando Valley. The earthquake, which happened at 4:31 a.m, had a magnitude of 6.7 and it was felt in places such as Baja California and Las Vegas. This earthquake made tremendous damage and was one of the costliest natural disasters of…

The Mexican American environment has always been rich in Culture, but poor in money. Cameron county ranks top one hundred of the lowest income in the United States. I’m Yvette Colunga coming from a small town called Weslaco in Texas. I was born in Boise, Idaho then moved down to Weslaco when my grandma got sick.The environment I grew up in was always very hectic. There was always something being built and torn down. Business here hardly stayed open because of the lack of sales. My parents have…