Rick Perry Speaks

Texas Governor Rick Perry, repeated his personal opposition to gay marriage in a speech to conservatives in Denver Friday.  He didn't backtrack on his statement last week in Aspen that New York's recent decision to allow gay marriage is "their business." That's despite a direct attack earlier in the evening from a rival GOP presidential hopeful, former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum, who took Perry to task for the comment.
Perry simply told the crowd that the traditional definition of marriage "suits Texas and this governor just fine."
Spoken like a real 'Texan".

Texas State Of..........

Don't Forget

 
The Flying Red Horse downtown Dallas, TX.  The Mobil symbol was atop the building for years.

Stranded

The Texas Blastoff Bungee Ride where riders are launched 150 feet into the air using bungee cords attached to two massive poles, like a giant slingshot malfunctioned.  The bungee wires got tangled leaving a couple stranded 100 feet above the ground for hours on Monday night.  Dallas Fire-Rescue was called to the park to save the riders.  Temperatures at the time of the incident were still in the triple-digits.  They were lowered to safety with no serious injuries, just some dehydration after being stuck in the air and heat for such a long period of time.
The Zero Gravity Thrill Amusement Park in Dallas, located near the intersection of Interstate-35E and Walnut Hill Lane, will have to determine whether or not the ride is safe.
Everyone is thankful that this was not an accident that caused any injuries or fatalities. 

Texas Rangers President Ryan......

President Nolan Ryan is in a Houston hospital undergoing tests on his heart. The 64-year-old Ryan is “resting comfortably and reports he is feeling better.” He is expected to be released from the hospital in a few days.
Reports are that the discomfort began while at his home in Georgetown on Sunday morning.  It  is believed to be a recurrence of the heart condition which he had previously experienced back in 2000.
Get better soon, we need you at the games!

100 Degree Heat Plus

It keeps coming with no relief in sight.  The triple digit heat is causing a large area of drought and this may lead to water rationing.  I hope that we can get some needed rain, before all the trees, bushes and plants die from exposure.  Those of you with small children or elderly family members, be extra careful to check on them often.  The are the one's who will suffer quickly from heat exposure.  Make certain your animals are where they can get plenty of shade and water.  As always, please remember not to leave a child or animal in a hot car to suffer from the heat that becomes fatal swiftly.

Triple Digits.....

The State of Texas has been in a horrible drought, plus right in the middle of triple digit temperatures.  It's very hot and many times humid.  The weather forecasters don't give us much hope of any relief in the coming days.  Even if there happens to be a pop up shower, they won't be in our area of the state.  Several areas of grass are turning yellow, because of the lack of rain and the extreme heat.  I would like to water, but wouldn't be able to afford the water bill, if I did.

Utility Poles

These power boxes are extremely rusty and look to be located here for many years.  It would be nice to see a new gray one replace these old ones.  If you will notice, there are many large old trees hanging over the power lines, which could snap them, during a major storm.  It would be nice if the electric company would come out and trim back some of the huge trees, which line most of the street's length.  This is just my street and there are many other streets which are in the same condition.

Hasan To Face Death Penalty

Maj. Nidal Hasan, charged with 13 counts of premeditated murder and 32 counts of attempted premeditated murder, will be tried in a military court and face the death penalty. It was not immediately clear when Hasan will be arraigned in a Fort Hood courtroom. He must plead not guilty based on the nature of the case, according to military law.  This has drug out too long and it's time they did something to bring some closure for the victim's and their families.

Texas Warns

Texas has issued a warning to people who are vacationing or traveling across the border for the 4th of July.  The DPS warns that traveling in the area of Laredo, along the Rio Grande River, could be dangerous.  Information has been found that the "Zetas" known as a dangerous drug cartel, have threatened to launch attacks on the people from Texas and other areas.  This cartel is considered to be violent and the attacks would be as such.  Nuevo Laredo, is the town located on the other side of the border, where many attacks have occurred.

Happy 4th

Lucas Farms

The "Lucas Farms Packer and Processors" were the first big industrial plan developed in Mesquite TX, and it in operation for many years.  It was located southeast of Mesquite, TX on Mercury Road.  The dairy farm was founded by Greek immigrant Falthon P. Lucas who came to Dallas in 1910.  Lucas was one of the first to express concern about the local conservation.  His philosophy was carved at the entrance of the farms.  "Top soil the course of all life, is the duty of every good citizen to conserve what's there and to rebuild what others destroy." 
The farm which was still owned by his descendants was downsized in later years. There is still an operational restaurant by the name of "Lucas B & B Restaurant", on Oak Lawn in Dallas, TX.  It has been in business for many years.