Gold 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…

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SJL

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…

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Family 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…

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Long 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.

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As 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…

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As 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…

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Common 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…

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Losing 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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Madness

More on the TEA takeover of HISD.  This is from the Chron today: State Rep. Harold Dutton stood by himself on Thursday afternoon.  The room was almost empty for the Houston Democrat’s news conference in support of the state’s takeover of the Houston Independent School District, where he addressed just a few reporters and members…

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Board of Managers

It is done. The HISD Board of Trustees decided last week not to appeal the TEA takeover. I don’t think the arsehole Gov. Greg Abbott will sign legislation to let the takeover end sooner.  A Superintendent and Board of Managers will be selected by TEA Commissioner Mike Morath right after June 1. You have until…

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