Not A Good Time for Mandatory Anything Right Now
During a time in which a good chunk of people aren’t fans of federal government (or who’s in charge of it), when there is distrust of law enforcement and politicians in charge, and when government is...
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Run-Offs, Victories, and Tear-Jerkers
I’ll just comment a little on some of the races that were on my radar. CD29 Congrats to State Senator Sylvia Garcia on a decisive victory based on a disciplined campaign that surged from beginning to...
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Latinos on the Ballot
There was an article in the Chron recently about the record number of Latinos on the ballot of both primaries. Of course, there were multiple people running in some races, such as Congress District 29...
View ArticleTMA Fan Fair ’18 in SA This Weekend
From the inbox: #tejanomusicawards2018 Media Alert #tmafanfair2018 #sa300 Monday, March 12, 2018...
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On To November 2018!
I am quite pleased with the outcome of the 2018 Democratic Run-Off and I am proud to say that Texas and Harris County Democrats will have a strong, diverse ballot from top-to-bottom in November. As...
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Beto O’Rourke Meets With Houston Latino Leaders
Continuing to make the rounds around the state of Texas, Beto O’Rourke, Democrat for US Senate, has spent a couple of days in Houston rallying supporters and volunteers. Friday morning, one of his...
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Getting Ahead of the Blame
Today, 11/2/18, is the last day of Early Voting in Texas, and, thus far, over 755,000 have voted in-person and by mail in Harris County. Voting is 7am to 7pm at any early voting location in Harris...
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Leslie Contreras Schwartz Chosen as Houston’s Poet Laureate
Congrats to Leslie Contreras Schwartz! Here’s the press release from Mayor Sylvester Turner making the announcement: Writer Leslie Contreras Schwartz has been selected as Houston’s fourth poet...
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Joaquin Castro Stays Out of US Senate Race
I would have loved to see The Congressman run for Senate to take out Cornyn; however, I really don’t want to lose his seniority and leadership potential in the US House. So, Joaquin stays home and that...
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Si Llega ICE A Tu Puerta * If ICE Is At Your Door
Gracias a United We Dream por esta lista de derechos y recomendaciones si acaso llega ICE a tu Puerta. 1) NO ABRAS LA PUERTA La migra solo puede entrar a tu casa con una orden de arresto emitida por un...
View ArticleHouston CM Amanda Edwards Enters US Senate Race
And with this announcement, I can honestly say I don’t know where I stand on this race. But I will say Edwards’ video announcement is one of the best I’ve seen in recent times, featuring imagery to...
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Cristina Tzintzun Ramirez Enters Senate Race
Have you ever had a bunch of candidates to choose from and still can’t make a decision? Yeah, me too. But Cristina Tzintzun Ramirez has entered the race for the Senate to rid us of John Cornyn, so,...
View ArticleState Rep. Gene Wu on COVID19 Situation
Here’s a note my State Rep. Gene Wu posted on Facebook providing an update regarding the COVID19 (Coronavirus) health emergency. It’s got all the right information and links. Thanks, Rep.! Friends, The...
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COVID19 in a Small South Texas Town
Here is your daily reminder that Greg Abbott and the Republicans are awful, evil people. I just saw a Facebook live press conference of the leaders of my hometown/county reporting 4 COVID19 cases. As...
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People Modeling Behavior Of Their Leaders
Some people get it; others do not. And some outright refuse to get it! Yes, when it comes down to it, protesting not being able to get haircuts, not wearing masks in public, lashing out at government...
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Fired HC Deputy Chauna Thompson Up For Cop Post in Somerville
6/10/2020 UPDATE: Somerville Votes NO You heard right. Chauna (Sheffield) Thompson is being considered for a police officer post by the City of Somerville, TX. Thompson is a former Harris County...
View ArticleSomerville Votes NO
The Somerville, TX City Council voted unanimously against the re-hiring of Chauna Sheffield (Thompson). The Mayor of Somerville has also requested the resignations of the police chief and the city...
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Abbott: Follow The Rules I Didn’t Impose!
So, Greg Abbott is supposed to speak sometime today (6/16/2020) on the increase in COVID19 positives and hospitalizations. Harris County continues to lead the state with the most confirmed cases with...
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The Dem Primary Run-Off Results
As far as Texas Democrats are concerned, I’m sure we are all glad it’s [almost] over. For DC, well, it wasn’t the best night for those I supported. Still, it’s on to November like the good little...
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Don’t Be A Maskhole!
While the Official State Bigot (Greg Abbott) is whining and blaming “the other” down in South Texas, his followers today begin to shirk their responsibilities and exercise their right to kill others...
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