As I mentioned yesterday, I haven't been paying much attention to state politics the past couple of months. A reader alerted me to the Texas Senate's passage of Sen. Brian Birdwell's SB1735, a bill which cuts veterans benefits for education. Here is … [Read more]
Cheryl Johnson releases Seven Step guide to protesting property taxes
Galveston County Tax Assessor Collector Cheryl Johnson continues to be an advocate for the residents of Galveston County. Today she released a seven step guide to protesting your property taxes. Seven Step Process Released By Public … [Read more]
Judge Debra Ibarra Mayfield appointed to 165th District Court
Wow, time flies when you are having fun! It's been a while since I posted but I had to come out of hiding for this announcement from Gov. Abbott: Governor Abbott Appoints Mayfield As Judge Of 165th Judicial District Court Governor Greg Abbott has … [Read more]
Lazy media prefers omission over disclosure regarding Fort Bend ISD truancy program
In December 2014 the Fort Bend Star published a story with claims from Fort Bend County Judge Bob Hebert and State Representative Ron Reynolds regarding the Failure To Attend School (FTSA) laws in Fort Bend ISD. Despite the fact this story was Part I … [Read more]
Statesmanship and our Goldwater Legacy
Since the inception of the GOP, ideals have mattered to Republicans. The second plank of the Republican Platform of 1860 stated the following: …[M]aintenance of the principles promulgated in the Declaration of Independence and … [Read more]
Memorial Park Revisited
The TIRZ 16 Memorial Park saga continues. In 2013, TIRZ 16 annexed Memorial Park, which I wrote about here. The TIRZ sought an extension of its own expiration from the city and, simultaneously, the city cut a deal for park improvements using bond … [Read more]
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