I thank you for all who wrote or called to let me know you were praying the meeting between our lawyers and the lawyers of the Department of Interior. I got a call yesterday afternoon to inform me that no agreement was met. So this means that we will be going to court on March 8, 2012 where both sides will give their petition to a federal judge who will decide what will happen next. So this is what more likely will happen. If they win, we will appeal and if we win, they will appeal. So whatever happens, the fight will more likely continue. I want to thank Attorney Milo Colton and Attorney Marisa Salazar for all their hard work. They have not only served me and my case but served the Native Community of Texas tirelessly. They need our prayers. They have been nothing but a blessing to me and my family. I know that God the Creator will bless them for all they are doing.

If you would like to show your support for this, you can attend the hearing on March 8, 2012 at the Federal Court building on the corner of US Business 83 and Bicentennial Blvd. in McAllen. If you come, make sure and be there early and dress appropriately. No shorts or t-shirts are allowed. Cell phones or recording devices are not allowed in the courtroom and will be collected at the security entrance. I also ask you to be in your best behavior whether we win or lose.

Again, thank you for your prayers and support. Keep this date in prayer as we feel like little David who confronted the giant Goliath. But we go with the faith of David and with the strength of God the Creator.

God bless,

Robert Soto