Monthly Archives: April 2026

150th Anniversary of the City of Allen

Posted on April 26, 2026 by Allen Mesch

On April 25, 2026, Allen, Texas celebrated its 150th anniversary with a day-long event. It marked the date in 1876 when the residents of the town filed a map of the town with the State of Texas. Ebenezer Allen I … Continue reading →

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The Straits of Hormuz

Posted on April 10, 2026 by Allen Mesch

The Straits of Hormuz The Straits of Hormuz have been the focus of the world’s energy consumers and producers. Its importance lies in the fact that it is the gateway to consuming countries outside the Persian Gulf. Access to the … Continue reading →

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The Iran Fiasco

Posted on April 2, 2026 by Allen Mesch

Every day, there seem to be promises of a resolution to the Iran War. And every day, Iran demonstrates its tenacity in refusing to surrender. I am sure that our rival nations (Russia and China) are having a good laugh … Continue reading →

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