Water Break

79 years ago, today, was D-Day. On of the most critical days in American and world history. _____ The featured photo is a letter I received from the City of H-Town Public Works Department yesterday letting me know that my water meter had been replaced, I was only being charged the minimum for an extended…

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Unified Team

In the press release issued last Thursday by TEA announcing the HISD Board of Managers and Superintendent, Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath said the following:  “We were looking for people from a wide array of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives who believe all children can learn and achieve at high levels when properly supported and who…

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BOM

On Tuesday, Commentary said this: Is the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) going to provide the defense of suspended and impeached Ken Paxton? The OAG needs to stop handing out defense materials immediately. Nope. Some top OAG staff have taken a leave to work on Paxton’s defense. I also asked this: Does Paxton still…

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Your Board of Managers

This is from TEA this morning: AUSTIN, Texas – June 1, 2023 – The Texas Education Agency (TEA) today announced the appointment of the nine-member Board of Managers for the Houston Independent School District (ISD) and the selection of a new superintendent.   “Over the past few months, we have been heartened to see so many Houstonians…

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On HISD

It will happen soon. Commentary is talking about TEA naming a new HISD superintendent and Board of Managers. It is supposed to happen tomorrow. The current superintendent has a farewell Op-Ed in today’s Chron. That is the featured photo today. Let’s get it done so we can take back our HISD. Meanwhile, a headline from…

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Specials

It is 2023, and the Texas state government has biennial legislative sessions that last 140 days.  That is why we are in a special session this morning, the day after the 140th day. This is ridiculous.  Texas has outgrown its antiquated state constitution dealing with legislative sessions.  At this point, all one can do is…

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Impeached

State Rep. Harold Dutton voted present-not-voting (PNV) on the impeachment articles on Saturday. Afterwards, he tweeted this: Democrats should have left this to Republicans. It would have been 60 for and 23 against. Paxton would have stayed and been on the election ballot. Then Democrats would have had a better climate to elect a statewide…

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Street Parking

Commentary is guessing crooked GOP AG Ken Paxton is done.  His only hope is a Donald Trump Hail Mary pass of sorts.  _____ Going to the ballpark to watch the Astros can get expensive. Sure, you can take water and snacks inside.  Some families like to buy a soft drink, a beer, hot dogs, peanuts,…

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Impeach the MFer

A ton is being said today about the Queen of Rock and Roll, the late and great Tina Turner.  Let me add this: “We are all a part of God’s great big family.” That was Tina’s line she sang in “We Are the World.” Don’t forget Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome and “We Don’t Need Another…

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Uvalde

State Sen. Roland Gutierrez sent this out yesterday: Tomorrow (Today) marks one year since the devastating massacre at Robb Elementary in Uvalde. Where a teenage shooter killed 19 innocent children and their 2 wonderful teachers and left lifelong wounds to many others. It is a day etched in our hearts as a tragic reminder of…

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