Suspected MS 13 tag, Holman and Milam
The photo above is a recent bit of graffiti that I first noticed on a building on Holman and Milam around May 23. It would seem to be from either the MS-13 gang, or a copycat (it’s missing the characteristic “13” that is usually included). It’s hard for the layman to know, since HPD maintains an official policy of silence on MS-13 activity in the city of Houston.
Ironically, one can see the tag from a Houston public works facility located nearby, on Holman and Travis. Nothing quite says “well maintained city” like possible gang graffiti within sight of public works facilities (including the city’s “bandit sign” trucks).
The local blog A Certain Slant of Light has been keeping a watchful eye on MS-13 activities in town, as well as local media coverage. Unfortunately, we’ll probably be seeing more MS-13 related blog posts as the problem grows.
Perhaps when MayorWhiteChiefHurtt are done focusing overstretched police resources on the problem of those renegade downtown jaywalkers, they can bring some attention to the city’s gang problem.
