Storms

More bad storms came through the north central Texas areas again this morning.  We made it through without a problem here in the Dallas area.  I still haven't gotten the news from other areas in the north central corridors.  Hopefully, we all made it through with out a hitch.

Good Saddle Horses?

Looking for good saddle horses?  I know a good horse ranch close to Cross Plains, Tx. that has many to choose from.  These horses are trained by my lovely daughter and her boss Roger Blackmon.  The horses are bred for quality that buyer's are interested in finding on the market.  The trainer has 7 years of service with the "Blackmon Farm" and worked for other ranchers as well.  She has background involved in handling horses at a racetrack, during racing season.  Think you need to invest in some good stock, then check out their ranch, on Hwy. 469, just outside of Cross Plains, Tx.  Here is the phone number of Mr. Blackmon's ranch:  1-254-725-6805, call them up and find some of the best bred saddle horses in the State of Texas.

Migrants

The never ending flow of migrants are happening everyday.  Migrants who were found in two trailer trucks bound for the United States, sit under the guard of a policeman in Tuxtla Gutierrez, Mexico, Tuesday May 17, 2011.  Authorities say they rescued 513 migrants: 410 of the migrants were from Guatemala, 47 from El Salvador, 32 from Ecuador, 12 from India, six from Nepal, three from China and one each from Japan, the Dominican Republic and Honduras. Rescued is not the word, actually "captured" would be a better term.  If you want to think that they could have died in there, then you could call it "rescued".

Cock Fighting

The last few years has seen the evolution of laws against "cock fighting". It's well known that most of these people have since moved on to Mexico. Still, the Texas House has approved a measure to toughen punishments for activities related to cockfighting. Some some lawmakers actually crowing for emphasis to support this bill. It amends the state penal code to make it a felony to knowingly cause one rooster to fight another, earn money from fights or operate a facility for them. Also the owning or training a cock for fighting will be a misdemeanor and attending a fight as a spectator a lesser misdemeanor. It causes worry to people who are actually raising chickens for the farm fresh eggs. I suppose everything is going commercial, and the includes raising chickens for eggs.

12 Found

It is reported that over the weekend 12 illegal immigrants were found by U.S. Border Patrol agents in South Texas. They were sweltering in a cargo truck with no ventilation. Some agents working at the Falfurrias Checkpoint found the people hidden behind a cargo of furniture. This is something that happens very often and many times there are victims that can't be saved. It’s difficult to convict human traffickers because under current law prosecutors have to prove that a person trafficked someone with the knowledge that person will be forced into labor or services. The Senate has approved a bill that would make it easier for prosecutors to convict human smugglers. I personally don't believe this is the case. I believe these people are actually trying to enter the border illegally on purpose to work and send money back to their families. The vote Tuesday makes it a state jail felony to intentionally transport a person with the intent of hiding the individual from law enforcement officers or fleeing arrest.

Tornadoes

MABANK, TX TORNADO 4-26-11 Full HD Footage
This coverage does in fact prove that Texas had it's share of tornadoes last week. 

Texas Schools

Last Friday, brought the cut of over 200 jobs in the DISD and it is considered to be something the District has to do, in order to save money. The troubled financial department, has found itself lacking in funds way too long. The State of Texas has found ways to cut financial aide to the school districts in our State. Now, the school districts, must adjust the financial spending against what's already overdrawn. I see very hard times ahead for these districts, because of the trimmed budgets.

Cool Front

We're definitely in Texas, because it's for sure the weather has changed once again.  They say that if you don't like the weather in Texas, just wait a few minutes and it will change.  Change it did, and now it's down in the middle 50's after all the nice warm days we've been having.  The fish in the lakes don't know whether to spawn and go back to the deep water.  The plants are feeling the nip in the air, and they've slowed down on their growing.  Texas has always been known for crazy weather, and this year is no different.