Review of previous research on cultural differences in pain experience and/or pain behavior revealed that cultural affiliation affects pain perception and response. Unfortunately, the many inconsistent findings in the literature on cultural differences in pain experience and behavior have made interpretations and comparisons of results problematic. These inconsistent findings could be attributed to variations in acculturation level among cultural groups. The purpose of this study was to investigate cultural differences in pain experience (assessed by McGill Pain Questionnaire, the Box Scale, the Headache Pain Drawing, and the Headache Questionnaire) and pain behavior (measured by determining medication use and interference of daily functioning due to headaches) among Mexican (n = 43), Mexican American (n = 36), and Anglo American (n = 50) female chronic headache pain sufferers. The contribution of acculturation to differences in pain experience and behavior among cultural groups was measured by the Acculturation Rating Scale for Mexican Americans. The three cultural groups of women significantly differed on pain experience and pain behavior. Specifically, Mexican women experienced their headache pain more intensely, severely, and emotionally than Mexican American and Anglo American women. Furthermore, Mexican women were more willing to verbally express their pain than the other two groups. As …

Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story. This story aired at 10pm.

This report discusses a proposal by the U.S. in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) renegotiations that would allow U.S. agricultural producers of certain fruits and vegetables to more easily file an injury claim regarding imports from Mexico. It includes details regarding the proposal, Mexican produce imports statistics, and arguments for and against the proposal.

A novel Gram negative, capsule-forming bacterium was previously isolated in Dr. G. Roland Vela's laboratory. The distribution of this bacterium in soils from various locations was investigated. Soil samples from 188 locations around the world were examined. Isolates of the bacterium were obtained from 50 of these soils, with 48 of the isolates found in soils from the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. This suggests that this region is the natural habitat of the bacterium. The other two isolates were obtained from Madrid, Spain and Taipei, Taiwan. None were found in soils from South America or Australia. A lack of variation in morphology and physiological properties in the isolates suggests that a homogeneous population exists, even from widespread geographical locations.

Annual report of the U.S. Good Neighbor Environmental Board describing the organization's activities, goals, and recommendations for further development along the U.S.-Mexico border region. This report focuses on water resources, air quality, and hazardous materials.

Annual report of the U.S. Good Neighbor Environmental Board describing the organization's activities, goals, and recommendations for further development along the U.S.-Mexico border region. This report focuses on water supply, water quality, and water treatment.

Letter from José Antonio de Cuellar to Ildefonso Ramón wanting some information from back records.

Notice from José Antonio Benites to José Francisco de la Garza saying he is sending a horse, presumably stolen, and a deserter to Laredo.

Correspondence between José Francisco de la Garza and Juan Echeandía; the initial message from de la Garza contains the results of the annual elections. Following a break in the correspondence and numerous signatures from individuals, the governor sends his approval from Altamira.

Letter from the governor to the Laredo ayuntamiento, asking for documentation on aid to the army in Texas for reimbursement purposes.

Letter from Policarzo Martinez to Justice of the Peace Ramón, advising him that he is sending a reassuring letter from the comandante general, Mariano Arista.

Letter from Justo García to Justice of the Peace Ramón in Laredo, reporting that he has a mule with the brand mark belonging to Doña Nieves de la Garza of that town.

Letter from José Antonio Gutiérrez de Lara to the Laredo alcalde about the suspension of a survey of the town of Laredo, which Gutiérrez de Lara was carrying out.

Circular from Policarzo Martinez to Justice of the Peace Ramón, asking for a list of Spaniards who are naturalized or who have not done become so as of yet.

Four pages of a printed decree, beginning with article 17, concerning elections.

Letter from Rafael Treviño to the Laredo alcalde, informing him that Manuel Díaz claims two horses in Teodosio Treviño's possession are actually his. Rafael Treviño indicates the brand mark on the horses and asks the alcalde to investigate the matter.

Letter from Rafael Garcia to the Laredo alcalde, informing him he is sending back an unsigned decree.

Letter from Jesus Cárdenas to Laredo Justice of the Peace Ramón, ordering the mayor to come in person to explain the death of Angel Benavides.

Letter from Francisco Lojero to the Laredo ayuntamiento, saying he is sending 4 copies of printed decrees 65 and 68.

Letter from Policarzo Martinez to Justice of the Peace Ramón, informing him that municipal offices should be used only for business matters not for personal matters.

Letter from José Antonio Flores to the justice of the peace in Laredo, informing him that he is sending departmental decrees of November 30.

Letter from Rafael Garcia to the Laredo alcalde concerning the income from tobacco.

Letter from Governor Fernandez to the Laredo alcalde, needing more documentation concerning the land question between José María Sánchez and José Francisco de la Garza.

Letter from Rafael Ramirez to the Laredo alcalde replying to a vote. According to Ramirez, the alcalde can take care of the matter himself; no intervention of authority is needed.