Archive for March 2023
Opening Loss
This does not surprise Commentary and it should not surprise you. I saw the staff letter of resignation yesterday. I don’t know anyone of sound mind who respects Rep. Jones. Here is from the Trib: Three staff members of state Rep. Jolanda Jones have resigned, alleging the Houston Democrat created an “abusive and hostile” work environment. Chief…
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Third verse, same as the first. Commentary is talking about last night’s TEA meeting on the Board of Managers process. Here is from the Chron: (TEA Commissioner Mike) Morath did not attend the meeting. People in the audience immediately booed and questioned his notable absence. “He could not be here tonight,” said TEA deputy commissioner Alejandro…
Read MoreGold Rush
Monday evening, I watched the Nashville Mayor and Police Chief conduct their briefing on the school shooting. Without mentioning the Uvalde shooting response, it was pretty clear that the Nashville Police Chief wanted America to know that his officers were not cowards. Here is this from the Stateman: About 1,000 miles away from the worst…
Read MoreSJL
Sorry for the tardiness. I am still on Vegas time. _____ We had been hearing for weeks that Cong. Sheila Jackson Lee was running for H-Town Mayor. She announced she was running this past Sunday. Here is from the Chron today: She is a prolific presence at political events, community gatherings and news conferences. “I…
Read MoreFamily Time
We lost one of the better people I have ever known in politics and public service this past weekend. Former H-Town City Council Member Ada Edwards is no longer with us. She was the real deal. Articulate, thoughtful, caring, and sincere. She was a champion for sure. _____ Commentary is certainly not an expert on…
Read MoreLong Overdue
Sorry for not posting this earlier today. I got nothing today. I am on a long overdue gathering with family. Way overdue. I will be back posting on Monday. The featured photo is with family.
Read MoreAs Expected
Second verse, same as the first. As expected. See this from the Chron: The second Texas Education Agency forum at Chavez High School Wednesday night was not as heavily attended but just as loud as the first one — and felt more like a rally than an informational meeting. Before the meeting started, TEA speakers told the…
Read MoreAs Predicted
I get it. Folks want to bi_ch and moan. Commentary gets it. It is not going to change a darn thing. The HISD takeover is happening. HISD has already surrendered by not appealing. The HISD Board of Trustees voted not to appeal. Game over. Leah Binkovitz tweeted this: If you’re wondering how TEA’s first community…
Read MoreCommon Courtesy
They are here. Here is from the TEA website: Community Information Sessions The Texas Education Agency will host a series of community meetings to provide information regarding the board of managers process. Community members are invited to come and learn more and ask questions about the process. March 21, 2023 | 6:30-7:30 p.m.Westbury High School | Auditorium11911…
Read MoreLosing Altuve
Hello, Spring! _____ This is easily going to be the best read across America this week. The Trib has an article out this morning on the Uvalde mass shooting. It turns out law enforcement didn’t want to rush the shooter because he had an AR-15. You know, the assault rifle that is legal to purchase. …
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