Hugh Roy Cullen Archives

Sen. Joseph McCarthy (R-Wis.), holds aloft a plaque, misdated, which was presented to him in Washington, D.C., Nov. 11, 1954 at the meeting staged to protest his censure hearing by the Senate. More than 3,000 well-wishers gathered at a Constitution Hall rally to honor the senator. The plaque was presented to McCarthy for his “fearless persistence” in battling the enemies of America.

Texas History |

July 7, 2020

How Wealthy Texans Helped Create Joe McCarthy

The infamous anti-Communist senator had a lot of fans in the Lone Star State.

By Larry Tye

Being Texan |

March 1, 1982

The Very Rich Life of Enrico di Portanova

Hugh Roy Cullen found the oil and made one of Houston’s great fortunes; now his grandson is spending his inheritance like there is no tomorrow, and suing for more.

By John Davidson