He added that other factors included fathers being absent, including many who were imprisoned, and mothers who had issues like drug and alcohol addictions or mothers who worked for jobs with very lengthy working hours. In 1993, the "Southwest Cholos" began to appear in Gulfton. The gang did not have a traditional leadership structure like those in New York City and Los Angeles.
He further stated that other factors included fathers being absent, including many who were imprisoned, and mothers dealing with issues like substance abuse or working long hours. In 1993, the "Southwest Cholos" started to appear in Gulfton. The gang's leadership was not traditional, unlike those in New York City and Los Angeles.