
I have lived in Texas since 1986. My husband is from McAllen in the Rio Grande Valley and through the years I have come to know that area. I enjoy the breezes, palm trees and the flatness of the land. I have also witnessed the change from an agricultural
region with citrus orchards and fields of vegetables to an urban complex with vast residential subdivisions and typical chain stores and restaurants. This evolution began when NAFTA was approved 20 years ago.
Then 9/11 happened. And with that, immigrants who lived in the U.S. with a green card or illegally had to be afraid of being scrutinized for illegal activity—even possibly
terrorism.
region with citrus orchards and fields of vegetables to an urban complex with vast residential subdivisions and typical chain stores and restaurants. This evolution began when NAFTA was approved 20 years ago.
Then 9/11 happened. And with that, immigrants who lived in the U.S. with a green card or illegally had to be afraid of being scrutinized for illegal activity—even possibly
terrorism.