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The Chron E-Board today is calling for Gov. Greg Abbott to call a special election to fill the vacancy for the 18th Congressional District of Texas, like quickly. It has been eight days since the passing of former Mayor Sylvester Turner. Let’s hope Gov. Abbott does the right thing and calls an election for May…

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On Astros, Again

I can’t say I am surprised by this. See this from the Chron: Mayra Guillén, the older sister of U.S. Army Spc. Vanessa Guillén who was killed at Fort Cavazos near Killeen in 2020, plans to make her political debut by launching a challenge against longtime U.S. Rep. Al Green of Houston. Guillén, who has never held public office,…

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Little Push Back

Sen. Mark Kelly is a decorated combat pilot, astronaut, and U.S. Senator. His wife is a former member of congress and a gun violence victim. Sen. Kelly is also standing up for Ukraine. Yesterday, Donald Trump’s DOGE dog said Sen. Kelly is a traitor. _____ Here is from today’s Chron E-Board take: When Donald Trump…

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Two Weeks

When my parents were having to deal with health issues in their later years, our family stepped up to look after them. I have a friend who just had her mother move into my friend’s home so she could better take care of her. This is what families are supposed to do. With the resources…

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Mayor Turner

H-Town’s African American community has lost two powerful elected officials in a nine-month period. That is said. I met former Mayor Sylvester Turner 37 years ago. Then State Rep. Clint Hackney decided not to seek reelection to the Texas House of Representatives and Sylvester decided to run for the open seat. Sylvester had run unsuccessfully…

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The Mayor’s Deal

This may very well be H-Town Mayor John Whitmire’s signature project or big deal. He carried and passed the legislation last session that is allowing this to happen. See this from the Chron: Houston Mayor John Whitmire and Houston First head Michael Heckman on Thursday unveiled plans for a $2 billion overhaul of the George…

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Dumb Signs

The Chronicle just posted that Cong. Sylvester Turner left us last night. The past hour and half folks were texting each other trying to confirm the rumor that the former H-Town mayor had passed. All of us are shocked to say the least. Wow! My heart goes out to his family, friends, and all who…

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Mexican Sugar

This is what we want to see from our local government. See this from ABC Channel 13 News: HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Harris County officials are expected to announce a preparedness plan Tuesday as concerns grow over the spread of measles. Judge Lina Hidalgo’s office said that includes updates on vaccination locations. It comes after the…

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Three Weeks

It does not surprise Commentary that MAGA blames the Ukraine president for the meltdown with Donald Trump on Friday and Democrats blame Trump and JD Vance. I blame the hosts of the meeting for allowing this meltdown to be viewed by a worldwide audience. What were they thinking? Dumbarses for sure. _____ On “What’s Your…

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New Neighbors

The house across the street from me is finally complete. See the featured photo. Finally, after 15 months. The rebuild is over and new neighbors moved in yesterday. A couple from the Netherlands and they are expecting their first child. I met the soon-to-be-mom yesterday.  The hubby is in the energy business, and she is…

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