Over my 30-something years in Texas, I've learned this: 1. There are lots of tamales consumed in our area between Thanksgiving and Christmas. 2. Many Mexicans use "Navidad" to cross the border both ways. It's almost a guarantee that your Mexican friend will ride down to see family this time of the year.  I've met people who travel from Illinois and Indiana all the way down to the interior of Mexico. Well, 2020 may spoil those plans.  According to the CDC, we need to keep away from Mexico, especially those who are more vulnerable.  It got more specific on the Texarkana Gazette: The warning came Saturday, only days before Thanksgiving, when thousands of travelers typically flock to Mexico's tourist destinations. In the advisory, the CDC said people may increase their chance of getting and spreading COVID-19 by traveling there. The warning also noted that if people become infected with COVID-19 while...(Read Full Post)