Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce president waving to the crowds at the 2007 Diez y SeisdeSeptiembre parade. The parade was a large success with the turn out and the floats.
Back by popular demand Saul Valentin chairman of Houston NHPO and the newly elected board for the 2008 year. The celebration was hosted and sponsored by State Farm at The Houston Museum of Fine Arts.
Melissa addresses her supporters who turned out for this last push prior to the runoff election. The turn out was heavy, included in the crowd was her husband State Rep Rick Noriega and her friend County Commissioner Sylvia Garcia.
What has become of Minerva Perez you ask? She has been busy doing guest appearances special projects and writing. Here she is pictured in the studio set prior to airing with show host, Ben Mendes, and Joe Trevino city council candidate.
I found this jewel in the parking lot of the Museum of Fine arts. While it looked out of place next to the luxury modern cars there is something eternal about the dream of a new day and new year. Hey, I wonder if this is the home of the Houston muse? Long live bright colors and freedom. Grooooovy or is it sweeeeeeeeeeeeet!
Crystal pictured with her trainer and dad before her fight in December 2008 in Pasadena. She is a boxing champ out to make a name for herself. She is studying to be a graphics designer and in that field she will need her boxing experience in the ring to succeed. She is the product of being the daughter of a professional boxer from Puerto Rico.
I took this picture on a cold new year's eve in downtown Houston. It captures two traits for me, serenity and reflections both inner and external. Few souls were stirring this night in the park.