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[Clipping: King State Dependent On South Parkers]

Description: Clipping describing the opening of King State Bank in Houston, Texas, the first biracial chartered bank in Texas. The clipping includes information about the bank and community commentary. Part of another story is on the back describing Kendleton, Texas.
Date: August 9, 1975
Location: 29.674098 -95.336041
Partner: Texas Southern University

[Clipping: Alternative to dictatorship of the 'politically correct']

Description: A This Week in Texas clipping of a letter to the editor from Paul von Wupperfeld; Wupperfeld discusses the role that the Log Cabin Republicans of Texas play in the politics landscape.
Date: August 5, 1994
Creator: Wupperfield, Paul von
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

300 attend appreciation dinner for Judge Duncan

Description: Brief newspaper article describing a dinner held in honor of Judge Jimmie Duncan, including some notable attendees, including E. A. "Squatty" Lyons and District Attorney Carol Vance.
Date: August 7, 1975
Creator: Houston Chronicle
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

Espejo: John J. Herrera remembers when

Description: Biographical article about John J. Herrera in the Houston Post titled, "John J. Herrera remembers when," under the "Espejo" section, written by Richard Vara, a Post Reporter. This article begins with a few specific injustices Herrera worked to rectify. "Herrera remembers clearly when employment offices displayed signs declaring, 'Mexicans need not apply.' Or when there were three sets of restrooms for whites, blacks, and browns."
Date: August 22, 1976
Creator: Vara, Richard
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

Editor viewpoints: 'Chicano' Is a part of the idiom

Description: Letter from John J. Herrera to the Houston Chronicle in response to Mrs. Marta Daumas' letter published on August 9th criticizing the use of the word "Chicano". Herrera explains that this word, once part of the Mexican American slang, has now become an American language idiom. He and other Mexican-Americans, unlike Mexicans from Mexico, appreciate the appellation as a source of pride and recognition of their Mexican ancestry.
Date: August 23, 1973
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Clipping: Rupley Buys Large Tract]

Description: Clipping containing an article that describes a recent purchase of a 365-acre tract for $182,500 by Ralph Rupley.
Date: August 31, 1951
Creator: The Houston Post
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Clipping: Studds commends Bush]

Description: A This Week in Texas clipping about Congressman Gerry Studds commending President George Bush on Bush's expansion of programs for patients with AIDS.
Date: August 31, 1990
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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