Photocopy of a newspaper clipping discussing its praise for the play conducted by The Ensemble Theatre, 'Checkmates', despite its many flaws.

A This Week in Texas clipping of a letter to the editor from Paul von Wupperfeld; Wupperfeld discusses the role that the Log Cabin Republicans of Texas play in the politics landscape.

A New Voice clipping about Log Cabin Republicans voting not to endorse George H. Bush for president.

A This Week in Texas clipping about Congressman Gerry Studds commending President George Bush on Bush's expansion of programs for patients with AIDS.

Clipping containing an article that describes a recent purchase of a 365-acre tract for $182,500 by Ralph Rupley.

Clipping describing the opening of King State Bank in Houston, Texas, the first biracial chartered bank in Texas. The clipping includes information about the bank and community commentary. Part of another story is on the back describing Kendleton, Texas.

Brief newspaper article describing a dinner held in honor of Judge Jimmie Duncan, including some notable attendees, including E. A. "Squatty" Lyons and District Attorney Carol Vance.

Biographical article about John J. Herrera in the Houston Post titled, "John J. Herrera remembers when," under the "Espejo" section, written by Richard Vara, a Post Reporter. This article begins with a few specific injustices Herrera worked to rectify. "Herrera remembers clearly when employment offices displayed signs declaring, 'Mexicans need not apply.' Or when there were three sets of restrooms for whites, blacks, and browns."

Letter from John J. Herrera to the Houston Chronicle in response to Mrs. Marta Daumas' letter published on August 9th criticizing the use of the word "Chicano". Herrera explains that this word, once part of the Mexican American slang, has now become an American language idiom. He and other Mexican-Americans, unlike Mexicans from Mexico, appreciate the appellation as a source of pride and recognition of their Mexican ancestry.