Archive - Achievement, TX

Texas vs. California: A Conflict of Visions

Does a Conservative or a Progressive Model Best Foster Achievement?

Feb 1 •

Carine Martinez

January 2025

Governor Greg Abbott: The Determination to Chart His Own Path

“Deep within each of us lies the ability to conquer our circumstances.” —Greg Abbott

Jan 21 •

Carine Martinez

The Texas State Capitol: Achievement Beloved by Texans

"The architecture of a civilization is its most enduring feature, and by this structure shall Texas transmit herself to posterity, for here science has…

Jan 14 •

Carine Martinez

Grit, Gratitude, and a Happy New Year

"To be gritty is to fall down seven times, and rise eight." —Angela Duckworth*

Jan 5 •

Carine Martinez

November 2024

The Spirit of Independence

"Go ahead! Liberty and Independence forever." —Davy Crockett (attributed to him as the last entry in his journal)

Nov 5, 2024 •

Carine Martinez

August 2024

July 2024

Happy Independence Day!

An immigrant's reflections on one of man's greatest achievements—the founding of America

Jul 4, 2024 •

Carine Martinez

June 2024

John Steinbeck: "Texas Is a State of Mind"

"Texas is the obsession, the proper study, and the passionate possession of all Texans."

Jun 16, 2024 •

Carine Martinez

May 2024

April 2024

The Texas Model

It's No Miracle. It's Good Policy.

Apr 23, 2024 •

Carine Martinez

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