Thursday, January 1

Browsing: Julio Cisneros

From Nicaragua to Downtown Houston: Julio Cisneros’ Path to Executive Chef

By LisbetNewtonDecember 11, 2025

Houston’s downtown dining scene is brighter thanks to Executive Chef Julio Cisneros, the culinary force behind The Downtown Club at The Met.

Texas Joins the Union: December 29, 1845 and Its Historic Journey

By Mike AcostaDecember 29, 2025

Texas’s path from Mexican rule to the Republic and U.S. statehood was forged by settlers, Tejanos, and iconic battles. From Stephen Austin’s colonies to the Alamo and San Jacinto, the struggle shaped national debates over slavery and expansion, culminating in annexation on December 29, 1845.