McALLEN — As state lawmakers brace for what could be a bitter debate over illegal immigration in the upcoming session, one local legislator has taken it upon himself to raise an issue that goes to the very heart of Texan identity. In an inspired stroke of statesmanship sure to win favor with The Boot Jack crowd, Rep. Armando "Mando" Martinez, D-Weslaco, has authored a concurrent resolution that would designate the bolo tie, or the bola tie as it’s also known, as "the official State Tie of Texas." "A fashion accessory that can be personalized to reflect the wearer’s taste and...