Archive for September 2024

Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff was born on October 13, 1964. Vice President Kamala Harris was born on October 20, 1964. A week later. Now. You. Know. _____ See this from the Chron: Leaders of the Harris County Republican and Democratic parties don’t agree on who should be the next president, U.S. senator, county attorney or…

Embarrassing. Puzzling. See this from the Chron: Fort Bend County Judge KP George on Thursday was indicted on a misdemeanor charge of misrepresentation of identity with the intent to influence an election, court records show. George was arrested Thursday night and booked into the Fort Bend County jail. Documents from the Fort Bend County District Attorney’s…

My mail ballot has been mailed to me. I am ready. _____ Harding Street got a measure of justice yesterday. A dirty cop is off the streets. Good. _____ “Today” Co-Host Hoda Kotb made a surprising announcement this morning. See this from “Today:” Hoda Kotb has announced that she is leaving TODAY early next year,…

My Harris-Walz 2024 yard sign was finally delivered yesterday, and it is proudly on my front lawn. See the featured photo. I am still waiting for my campaign gear. _____ This caught my eye yesterday. It is a story on ABC Channel 13 news. See this: HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — On Tuesday, Houston residents in some…

Election Day is in six weeks. Early Voting in Person begins in 27 days. My mail ballot should be sent to me any day now. The Harris County sample ballot has now been posted on HarrisVotes.com. I have gotten one piece of literature from a Democratic Party canvasser. I have gotten plenty of info on…

On “What’s Your Point Yesterday,” all the guest panelists were of the female persuasion and bipartisan. Their take on abortion was very interesting. Certainly not J.D. Vance like takes. _____ This is an online headline from a current Texas Monthly article that I don’t totally agree with: Abortion Is on the Ballot in Ten States.…

Harris County property taxes are increasing. See this from the Chron: Harris County Commissioners Court on Thursday gave final approval to its financial plan for the upcoming year, including an 8% increase in the county’s property tax rate for the new fiscal year beginning on Oct. 1. The vote fell along party lines, with the four Democrats…

A Democratic Party canvasser came to my door yesterday. He asked me if I would be voting and what was the top concern of my neighborhood. My response was yes and public safety. The featured photo is the lit that he was distributing. _____ On a kind of related note, see this from the Trib:…

Okay, since you asked, Diddy was one of the halftime performers at Super Bowl XXXVIII, err 38, in 2004, that was played here at NRG. That was the halftime show capped off by Janet Jackson and Justin Timberlake. Nelly, Kid Rock, and Jessica Simpson also got halftime billing. _____ Mayor John Whitmire was on his…

49 days. Seven weeks. That is how long until Election Day. Heck, I am ready to cast my ballot today. Last time I checked, my ballot still has not been mailed. Meanwhile, according to Donald Trump, the rhetoric of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris is creating a climate that is bringing out…