Texas Tide

During the formative years of Dallas Texas the Hispanic populationmoved in circles that united and developed as a uniform society buildingand molding the community to reach out and redefine themselves. Butover the years this trend slowly subsided. By uniting and bridging ourdifferences we can better appreciate today's increasingly misunderstoodHispanic culture.</p><P>From personal experiences in an impoverished and violent neighborhoodto his political race for the House of Representatives author Tony Aguilardetails the political history of Dallas and the rising tide of Hispanicimmigrants in Texas. He also discusses political trends and shifts andcustoms in various Mexican communities including:</p><P>* The birth of the Tejano<br>* The era of the dead horse<br>* The flashback movement<br>* Illegal immigration</p><P>Aguilar addresses the faults and possible short-comings that awaitpolitical leaders with regard to the increasing Hispanic population. He alsodemonstrates the influence of family and tradition in modern politics.Texas Tide serves as a survival guide and road map to success for anyoneinterested in entering or continuing in politics in the American Southwest.</p>