Second bridge to Padre Island gains traction with resolution
The move comes with support from Juan 'Chuy' Hinojosa, Paulette Guajardo, Brent Chesney, and Todd Hunter, among other local politicians.
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The move comes with support from Juan 'Chuy' Hinojosa, Paulette Guajardo, Brent Chesney, and Todd Hunter, among other local politicians.
Luis Carlos Castillo Cervantes’ nickname, “El Dragón,” makes him sound like a ruthless drug trafficker. His alias’ roots, however, are in the fairly mundane business he was known for in Mexico: He had the country’s exclusive license to lease a popular brand of road paving equipment. The machines, which scrape up and shred old asphalt as they pave roads, belch dark clouds of smoke. Hence, “El Dragón,” “the Dragon,” or “the King of Dragons,” as he’s also known. Castillo built his business empire by being generous, including sending politicians duffel bags full of cash....
One of the state’s largest companies, American Airlines, has come out in opposition of a voting bill passed by the Texas Senate overnight.