news

It is thought that America’s first elected black mayors were Pierre Caliste Landry and Stephen Swails, both men were elected to office in 1868, it took however another 100 years for an African American to be elected mayor of a large U.S. city.

Cass County Judge

Texans planning to travel to Mexico or currently visiting there are urged to closely follow warnings from the U.S. Department of State, which advises U.S. citizens to not travel to the states of Colima, Guerrero, Michoacan, Sinaloa and Tamaulipas. Travelers to other states in Mexico are urged to either reconsider or at least exercise increased caution. This comes after violence broke out in Jalisco following the death of a cartel leader in a gunfight with Mexican authorities. Gov. Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Department of Public Safety to increase security along the border region. “Mexican drug cartels pose a significant threat to public safety and national security,” Abbott said. “By increasing proactive efforts to defend against cartel violence, Texas will continue to utilize every tool and strategy to protect our state and our nation. We will not cower to criminals who impose terror on our fellow Texans and Americans.” Texans in need of immediate assistance can call the U.S. Department of State (from outside the U.S: 1-202-5014444; from inside the U.S.: 1-888-407-4747) or the Texas Fusion Center (1-844-927-0521).