John Esteban Catano Molina, a native of Colombia, taught himself to ice skate by watching YouTube videos.

Houston Mayor John Whitmire faced criticism this week for saying that undocumented Gulfton residents would not be welcomed in the Galleria.

He’s partly right. Some people are cruel and are quick to shame others who appear to have little.

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Whitmire’s comments came during a discussion about public transportation in the area with the Houston Landing. City Councilmember Ed Pollard, who represents the area, read aloud Whitmire's statements during this week's City Council meeting.

Gulfton, often referred........

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