Texas Culture: Important People

I was a Mexican American singer. My famous song was "Mal Hombre". Who am I?

• Lydia Mendoza

• Gail Borden

• Chelo Silva

• Jules Bledsoe

I was born in Waco, TX. I was the one of the first African Americans to have employment on Broadway. Who am I?

• Lydia Mendoza

• Gail Borden

• Jules Bledsoe

• Millie Hughes-Fulford

I am an important doctor and inventor. I made important medical discoveries that changed the way heart surgeries were done all over the world. I practiced medicine in Houston, TX. Who am I ?

• Julius Lorenzo Bledsoe Cobb

• Gail Borden

• Michael DeBakey

• Millie Hughes-Fulford

I am an inventor. I helped establish the cities of Houston and Galveston. My invention was used to provide nourishment to soldiers during the Civil War. Who am I?

• Gail Borden

• Michael DeBakey

• Joseph Glidden

• Chelo Silva

I am a Mexican American singer. I made a huge impact in Bolero music. I married another famous Texan. Who am I?

• Lydia Mendoza

• Consuelo "Chelo" Silva

• Jules Lorenzo

• Gail Borden

I am inventor. I changed the way ranching was done all over the country. I had the Frying Pan Ranch in Amarillo, TX to prove my invention worked. Who am I?

• Joseph Glidden

• Gail Borden

• Michael DeBakey

• Jules Bledsoe

I was the first woman scientist in space. I am a professor in California and work in medical research. I graduated with my PH.D from the same college as Mrs. Palomino. Who am I?

• Lydia Mendoza

• Gail Borden

• Chelo Silva

• Millie Hughes-Fulford

Who am I?

• Millie Hughes Fulford

• Lydia Mendoza

• Gail Borden

• Jules Bledsoe

Who am I?

• Gail Borden

• Lydia Mendoza

• Jules Bledsoe

• Selena Gomez

Who am I?

• Michael DeBakey

• Joseph Glidden

• Gail Borden

• Chelo Silva