Soliz, Joe,

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Born and raised in Hereford, Texas, Joe Soliz graduated from Hereford High School in 1982 and went on to earn his Bachelor's Degree. His interest in politics began when he worked on the Southwest Voter Registration Education Project in 1982. A teacher and businessman in Hereford, he was elected to the Hereford City Commission in 1996, but resigned his seat. At the time of the interview, he was working as a substitute teacher in Amarillo, Texas, and awaiting trial on felony criminal charges.

From the description of Oral history interview with Joe Soliz, 1998 [videorecording]. (University of Texas at Arlington). WorldCat record id: 317141697

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associatedWith Gámez, Trine. person
associatedWith Gutiérrez, José Angel, person
associatedWith Hereford Brand Inc. corporateBody
associatedWith Holly Sugar Corporation. corporateBody
associatedWith Juárez, Sylvana. person
associatedWith Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund. corporateBody
associatedWith Soliz Family. family
associatedWith Southwest Voter Registration Education Project (U.S.) corporateBody
associatedWith Texas Legal Services Union. corporateBody
associatedWith Texas Rangers. corporateBody
associatedWith University of Texas at Arlington. Center for Mexican American Studies. corporateBody
associatedWith Velázquez, Willie. person
Place Name Admin Code Country
Deaf Smith County (Tex.)
Texas
Amarillo (Tex.)
Texas--Hereford
Hereford (Tex.)
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Political campaigns
Local government
Mexican American business enterprises
Mexican American politicians
Mexican Americans
Mexican American teachers
Politics, Practical
Race discrimination
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