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Texas Borders, Still Full

Yes, it seems that the Texas border is still facing a high number of migrant crossings, despite the efforts of the state and federal authorities to deter and manage them. According to the web search results, the Texas border has seen nearly 400,000 migrant encounters this year, many of whom are from Haiti, Venezuela, and other countries1 Some of the factors that contribute to the influx of migrants are the end of Title 42, a COVID-era policy that limited asylum claims, the word-of-mouth or social media messages that the border is open, and the economic and political crises in the migrants’ home countries

The situation at the Texas border has caused various challenges and controversies, such as the closure of some ports of entry, the overcrowding and inhumane conditions of the makeshift camps, the aggressive tactics of some law enforcement officers, and the political and public backlash against the Biden administration and the Texas governor  The US government and its partners are trying to address the crisis by providing humanitarian assistance, expediting the processing and removal of migrants, increasing the border security and cooperation, and supporting the diplomatic and development efforts in the region

However, the Texas border crisis is not likely to be resolved soon, as the root causes of migration are complex and deep-rooted, and the solutions are limited and contested. The Texas border may continue to see more migrants arriving in the coming months, as the weather improves and the demand for labor increases Therefore, the Texas border remains a hot spot for migration, humanitarian, and security issues

Children Used For Money

So for each child they receive $400. Now there is another “wet foot dry foot” policy. That group of people are paid with a refuge check $2400 a month plus free health and food stamps, We are just a gift tree and they all know it. These checks need to stop and funds need to be redirected to the BORDER WALL.

House Fire

 

March 2, we came home to find this starting up across the street from our home on Wood St, in Royse City, TX.  I dialed 911 and for what seem a good, 10 mins. was on the phone, screaming for them to get the FD up here........mind you it is on 3 blocks away.  By the time they finally went through the channels, the police made it here first and blocked the street.......the house is a total loss,, and also 2 vehicles.  The family was in Dallas at the time of the fire, the cat didn't make it but the dog and ferret made it out alive.  We are waiting for more info, in order to give the results of the possible reason.  This was a family of 2 adults and 1 teenager.

Buses Bringing Illegals Here

Over 80 buses arrived in Piedras Negras Coahuila Mexico yesterday. They were placed in a holding area but there were several violent fights and many left, crossing the Rio Grande.  This information, was given to me today, by a lady who lives in Eagle Pass, TX.  How can they cross the Rio Grande, without permission?  Isn't there enough border guards, to control and prevent this?  I don't think so......now, trouble will really begin.  Looting, raping, robberies, you name it...... 

THE WALL..........

My version of this is:  The American President, is trying to find a way to control and keep out illegals who would come in here and cause more criminal activities which in turn would help them take control of our land and people.  Our civil rights will be taken away, to fit their needs. 
For instance:  I refuse to learn Spanish, so I can get a job.  That's what most of your companies and local establishments, put on their job applications.  Must speak Spanish!  I am an American, from birth, and speak only English.  Tell me why I have to learn their language?  They should have to learn English to fit into our country legal rights. 
Another Reason:  Most drug cartels, are doing their best to make America, their dwellings, in order to distribute their illegal drugs, which is killing off our children as well as adults.. 
Reason:  Most fatal accidents on our highways, are made by drunk illegals, who are probably driving cars, that are NOT inspected or legal according to the State/Country laws, for vehicles. 
Reason:  Our people are working to make our lives comfortable.  These people, get everything given to them, while we work our butts off, paying into the government offices, that fund these activities.  This isn't right, but it's happening.  Our people are suffering at the hands of the illegals, who take, what we can't get.
The Wall just shows these people that we are tired of them taking advantage of the American way, to stop their  unwanted dependence on our own way of life.  Our elderly, can't get the food, clothing, medical care, and medicines needed.  Our soldiers can't get proper help, but they can defend our country, against villains, who come here to destroy our country. 
The Wall, would be a symbol against crimes, committed against the American people. 
I say, if you want these people here, then give them your home, to live in, while you move your family out into the streets, to be homeless, while they enjoy your once owned comforts of a home.  Give them your food, and your money, that you work hard for, and tell them they are welcome.  Do this while your family goes without.........  I DARE YOU!  And you say "no wall", and "open borders".  Ha.....what an insane idea, you liberal people, have come up with.........TOTALLY STUPID!

People Ate These Foods Back in the 1800's

For those who had to purchase their food, one record notes the following retail prices in 1818 in Washington, D.C.: beef cost 6 to 8 cents a pound, potatoes cost 56 cents a bushel, milk was 32 cents a gallon, tea 75 cents to $2.25 a pound. Shoes ran $2.50 a pair. Clothing expenses for a family of six cost $148 a year, though the record does not indicate the quality of the clothes.

Historic Royse City, Texas

Royse City, Texas

Royse City is on State Highway 66, (old Hwy. 67 back then) five miles northeast of Rockwall in the northeastern corner of Rockwall County. It was named for G. B. Royse, who in 1886 platted the townsite and sold its first lots. People began settling in the area in 1885, when it became known that the Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railroad would be constructed through that part of the county. Many of the settlement's earliest residents and businesses were attracted from the nearby community of Fate, which the railroad had bypassed. The new community grew from the beginning. The first business, a general merchandise store, opened in December 1885 and was followed soon after by a variety of business houses, some of which were pulled on rollers from Fate. In 1886 a post office opened in Royse City. By 1890 the community had a population of 1,000, two cotton gins, a gristmill, and twenty businesses. It was first incorporated in 1891; this incorporation was voted out in 1902, only to be reinstated in 1906. In 1896 the number of businesses in the community stood at forty, and by 1898 local schools employed four teachers and registered 204 students. Considerable business in marketing, cotton trading, cottonseed oil manufacturing, and cotton ginning took place in the early twentieth century. By 1914 Royse City had a population of 1,300 and forty businesses. The population remained over 1,000 during the 1920s and 1930s, and in 1936 fifty-four businesses operated in the town. From 1950 to 1960 the population increased from 1,190 to 1,243, and the number of businesses declined from fifty-five to forty-five. By 1964 Royse City had decreased to a population of 1,100 but afterward grew to 1,535 in 1970, 1,566 in 1980, and 1,800 in 1988. The business community decreased in size between 1960 and 1970 but increased from forty businesses in 1980 to fifty-six in 1988. In 1990 the population was 2,206. The population was 2,957 in 2000.

This article was borrowed from a Facebook listing, called "Royse City Businesses", in the "I Love Texas" post.

Arlington National Cemetery Tribute

 

Services at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, 2018.

My Demise

 

No entrance to my drive way for awhile......it's started on our side of the street and it's a mess.....

Traffic I 35 Wreck

 

Traffic is backed up for miles in I 35 from a tractor trailer fire.

Plastic Christmas Tree?

It seems every year that our City can't afford a fresh real Christmas Tree?  I haven't asked they yet, but my nosey ass, will get around to sending City Hall that question......... :)

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Flooding

Trump Visits

Aftermath of Harvey

New Water Pipes

 

Here comes the new water lines, we are going to get.....

Hell Yeah.....

I just had to borrow this picture from FB, for my blog, so I could have some humor involved as well.

Save Callie........

I borrowed these pictures to give you insight to the importance of saving some of our history.


We've nicknamed our Historical Calaboose Callie! 
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Calaboose Restoration Project

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The Calaboose Jail in Royse City is surrounded by blooming trees all around it but it's not out of the woods yet. We are still raising money to repair and restore the Calaboose Jail before it crumbles and we loose this piece of history forever!

Purchase and personalize your brick today and your brick will be placed around the Calaboose Jail once it's fully restored!
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I am borrowing this post and putting it out there for all interested parties, who would like to invest in this local historical "jail".