Topic: Mclennan County

6 chapters across the catalog

Steve Lane Interviews Lester Gibson   McClennan County Commissioner   1999 [x5BUcB HxeY]
0:14 - 1:44

Steve Lane Interviews Lester Gibson McClennan County Commissioner 1999 [x5BUcB HxeY]

Lester Gibson on African American Casualties in Waco

McLennan County Commissioner Lester Gibson discusses the demographic reality of the 1993 Waco siege, noting that approximately 33% of those who died in the church fire were Black. Gibson expresses personal upset over the lack of public outrage regarding the deaths of innocent women and children. The conversation highlights the presence of diverse ethnic groups among the victims and the silence of public officials following the event.

Steve Lane Interviews Lester Gibson   McClennan County Commissioner   1999 [x5BUcB HxeY]
3:05 - 3:54

Steve Lane Interviews Lester Gibson McClennan County Commissioner 1999 [x5BUcB HxeY]

Educating the Black Community on Waco Demographics

The dialogue emphasizes the importance of educating the public to dispel the myth that the Waco victims were merely "crazy" individuals, noting that residents included Harvard Law graduates like Mr. Martin. By highlighting that 33% of the deceased were Black, the speakers aim to reframe the event as a multi-ethnic tragedy rather than an isolated incident involving a single group. Commissioner Lester Gibson concludes by confirming his role in Precinct Two of McLennan County.

Jeff Davis At Mount Carmel Church In Waco   Site Of The 1993 Siege Of The Branch Davidians [v9C1 GsNdns]
0:58 - 2:04

Jeff Davis At Mount Carmel Church In Waco Site Of The 1993 Siege Of The Branch Davidians [v9C1 GsNdns]

Trans-Texas Corridor Construction Plans Over Mount Carmel Site

Surveyors in McLennan County have reportedly mapped the Trans-Texas Corridor to run directly through the Mount Carmel church site. Stuart Nelson claims the southbound fast lane is designed to roll over the memorial chapel. Maps of the project are allegedly no longer being released to the public by county officials.

You Burn It We Build It The Phoenix Project 1995 To Present Day A Lot Of Unseen Footage [iAfRzQ3gbbw]
1:36:09 - 1:38:19

You Burn It We Build It The Phoenix Project 1995 To Present Day A Lot Of Unseen Footage [iAfRzQ3gbbw]

Lester Gibson, African American Victims at Waco

McLennan County Commissioner Lester Gibson discusses the fact that approximately 33% of the victims at Waco were African American. He comments on the lack of public outrage from officials and the "spin" put on the events by the national media.

30 Years Toward Glory [XR8JuOGTdIg]
1:45:51 - 1:47:36

30 Years Toward Glory [XR8JuOGTdIg]

Bonnie Haldeman Interview, Sheriff Harwell Support

Bonnie Haldeman, David Koresh's mother, describes her son as a gentle person whose goal was to save souls. She notes that McLennan County Sheriff Harwell knew Koresh personally and had visited the compound many times, stating that the group was not bothering anyone. Haldeman reiterates that Koresh had invited the ATF to the property weeks before the raid after learning they were making inquiries at a local gun shop.

30 Years Toward Glory [XR8JuOGTdIg]
1:47:39 - 1:51:20

30 Years Toward Glory [XR8JuOGTdIg]

Lester Gibson Town Hall, African American Victims

McLennan County Commissioner Lester Gibson discusses the fact that approximately 33% of the victims at Waco were African American. He notes the lack of public outrage from prominent civil rights leaders like Jesse Jackson or Al Sharpton regarding the use of tanks against women and children. The discussion aims to educate the public that the Branch Davidians were a diverse group, including professionals like attorney Wayne Martin, a Harvard Law graduate.