Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Corpus Christi and Rains from Hurricane Karl

The effect of the conditions surrounding the current rains on the colonias in Nueces, with their lack of drainage and sewage infrastructure, can only be imagined via these reports on Corpus Christi neighborhoods and sewage system.

Sunday, September 12, 2010

Profile of Lionel in The Dallas Morning News

The Dallas Morning News has published a profile article about Lionel Lopez called, "Rebel defends the forgotten people of Texas' colonias", by Stephanie Elizondo Griest of "Around the Blog". It's a great write-up that recounts the history and motivations of Lionel and Juanita's involvement with the colonias around Corpus Christi. (Note: a second version of the profile on The Dallas Morning News includes a video of Lionel making the rounds.)

Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Robstown Health Fair

The Dia de la Mujer Latina health fair in Robstown on August 7 allowed concerned agencies such as STCI and the South Coastal Area Health Education Center, to raise health awareness in, provide initial health screening, lead patients to follow-up services and gather data to better assess the community's needs.