Daylight Savings Time

Here we go again,  on the 12th, we will set our watches and clocks forward to keep up with the time change.  We do this crap, twice a year, and it's getting old.  Some of our States don't observe this, so why should we?

TEXAS THANG.........

It's a Texas "thang".......so we, say.......and rightly proud at that!  The way we talk, walk, eat, live and breath........all Texas style!  Yes, we brag and most of the time we can back it up!  It's our Texas, where we live, and grew up.  Where we make our life and move forward with our country ways, that we all consider true Texas values.  Our Stetson cowboy hats, cowboy boots, Levi jeans, western shirts and don't forget our Texas BBQ's!  We could go on and on about the things that make up the Texas Thang, but you'd get tired of our bragging and go get your own, Texas way of life.  That's just the way it is, here in TEXAS! 

Just A Few

During the year 2005, there were 8 to 10 MILLION illegal aliens that crossed our southern border with as many as 19,500 illegal aliens from other terrorist countries. Over 10,000 of those were middle-eastern terrorists. Millions of pounds of drugs, cocaine, meth, heroin, crack, Guns, and marijuana crossed into the U.S.from the southern border.

The People of Texas Say...........

Here are some comments I found from local citizens about the illegals......who cross our borders in search of free benefits...and citizenship of their babies!

All they want is "freebies"!!! They want EVERYTHING for nothing...rent, food, education, medical...etc. and I pay for it with my tax dollars while THEY benefit. I'm working TWO jobs and can't get ANYTHING free because I "make too much".

Ya know...they will say "this was their country to begin with". Time changes...the Alamo proved that! Borders change...respect that or u will suffer consequences! In some places, anyway.

Send them all back they don't have any rights at all they are here illegally, as well as their offspring. 

Why, should we give them benefits, that we can't get?

Here's What The People Think!

Some comments on the recent incident, where a teenager brought an object to school, which looked to be a bomb!
If you've been following the news about this incident, then you know the details.....

While it was a home made clock it was intentionally designed to look like a bomb. It was suspicious at best, and could have been an bomb. Teacher did the right thing and called police. Just because it was not a bomb, suddenly the liberals see him as a victim.

 Isn't praying on school property against the law? Oh, stupid me they're Muslims - like Killary, rules don't apply to them!

its OK, they can pray on school grounds, its the muslim cult, not christians......were they Christians the SWAT people along with the national guard would have been called out and Heraldo Riveria would be wringing his hands and taking selfies..The bigger question is where in the hell are the Athiests, the Freedom From Religion nuts, and ACLU? If this was a Christain group, they would be all over it.

 Ok kids, you are Americans and you need to start praying in or on school property since we pay taxes. Whats good for the goose is good for the gander. We love praying too our God who is a real and living God and he want's wants to hear from us as well.

what is the prayer for? Pray for our soldiers and their families ,not some kid who the president admires as a muslim.
The Muslims barbarians can pray their hatred on school grounds but Christians cannot.
 will they stand with him when he brings a bomb to school and blows up the school? No muslims and no islam in this country.

 They're praying for Idiot Americans,REMAINING, IDIOTS. They know that NO Teacher,in their right mind will ever suspect a Muslim child of having a bomb again. The NEXT time.....POOF!
Please leave our country, stop thinking you are above our laws. Someone should sue them for praying on school property, they would if it was Christians.

This President does nothing When police are murdered but when a young man makes a bomb not a clock as usual the President can not call it what the item really is not a clock. So the next time some kid comes in with a clock and no one checks it and turns out to be a bomb and kills people what will the President say at that time. This President seems to pick out things that he thinks that will make him look good and the hell with protecting the American People. God forbid if any Christians have a pray on school property everyone would be up in arms.

Hiprocits no prayer in school remember. What/s going on here . even Obama aproves this, This could have been a real bomb. don/t bring anything that resembles a gun or bomb to school period, This boy is being praised instead of repremended,

Seriously - his "parents" let him bring that "contraption in a suitcase" to school. I think this is the parents fault or were the parents just trying to start trouble. I think the latter. What are they praying for????? It looked like a bomb and since it was a "clock", I'm sure it was ticking. Wow! I stand with Irving!

Prayer vigil? I pray to God that teachers, schools, law enforcement and others will continue to make the same decision in the future that they did here. What if this had been a bomb? Would we today be mourning yet another unimagineable tragedy and trying to convince ourselves that all Muslims are not like this? Probably. I'm sorry, but we can not endanger the masses to spare someone a few hurt feelings or inconvienience. I'm still not sure what exactly made this one boy's expierience worthy of an invite to the Whitehouse. Seems like there would be countless other actual heros more deserving of that honor. But then again, considering who occupies the Whitehouse, I could see someone decling the invitation.

Rick Perry Drops Out

Once again Rick Perry, drops out of the Presidential race.  He has had a hard time getting his campaign going and this left him with no other decision to make. The longest running Texas Governor, who made waves against certain Presidential rulings, made his way back into the race this year, but not as strong as his recent bid, when Obama won.  It's too bad that he could make a go of it, because he certainly has some good ideas, that could have been lucrative to our nation's welfare.
Hats off to his gut grit and stamina, when fighting the sides of our Texas heritages.  Thanks to one that has made a difference here in our home State.  May he find a new way to enjoy going back into the local Texas life.

Back to School

It's back to school day here in our big city and the kids are ready to make the big day special, with new clothes, back packs, and meeting a new teacher or teachers.  If you are a member of the school age or a parent, then you know the needs of putting a child in school.
Most of make sure your child/children know the safe ways to handle any incidents that may happen, during that year.  Safety, is a first when it comes to your child's well being and protection.
Have a great year and learn all that important information, the teacher's are giving you!

Sleet

 

Yesterday brought sleet and rain to our local area.

 

We didn't get much in accumulation, but it was enough to close schools, and government offices.  The roads were dangerous and many wrecks occurred.  We are predicted to get snow on Wednesday evening, which could cause a few problems and give a few inches for the kids to make snowmen.

The Space Shuttle......

Today in 1986, and other historic times..

Old Greenville TX Slogan

Thanks to my daughter, I can post this picture of the street of Greenville, TX, back when I was a child.  This slogan was also on the old water tower there, and remained for many years.  How many of you remember this?
Look at the old Texaco sign, wow how many years did this signs stand?

Fake Tree

Well, our town, did it again this year.  Put up an artificial tree in front of City Hall for the holiday's.  I can't believe it, since I was raised to have a real tree and it seems to loose the spirit of Christmas,  for me to see that thing there again this year.  It also makes me think that our City is making a wrong statement to the children of our town.  I'm sure with all the fines, and water/sewer/trash collection fees, that they could afford a nice real tree, each year.  There are plenty of tree farms around that would love to make the sale.  Come on City officials, and do a better job next year, please?

The Midwest

The Midwest becomes a big part of history during the 1800's.

Angel Valley Organic Farm: Central Texas Gardener

This is one of the best farms in Texas and these people work very hard at what they do.

Texas Flag

What a thrill it is to see our flag flying and know how much it means to our heritage and history.

MEASLES OUTBREAK HERE

Sixteen people ranging in age from 4 months to 44 years have come down with the highly contagious virus in Tarrant County and another five cases are part of the outbreak in nearby Denton County.  The cases are linked to the Eagle Mountain International Church in Newark, Texas, where a visitor traveled to Indonesia became infected with measles, then returned to the U.S. spreading it to the largely unvaccinated church people.  Since the measles outbreak, members of the congregation have been urged to get vaccinated and the church has held several vaccination clinics.  People need to be aware and well-informed about the risks of the disease, especially when they travel abroad.

It's Out

School's out, many are the graduates, and it's time for the young people to begin their summer fun.  Texas, is a State chocked full of fun sports, and vacation filled activities.  Take your pick when it comes to outdoor activities, here in the Lone Star State.  There's plenty to choose from and you will get a summer full of fun and family get to gathers along with great food and drinks.  Yes, it's the time of year us Texans look for all year long.  A good hot, fun filled Texas summer, is the best.

Parkland?

If you have visited Dallas, TX in the last year, then you could have noticed the new Parkland Hospital that being built?  I was born at the old Parkland that many of you don't even know about.  It was over on Maple Ave. at the corner of the Oak Lawn Ave. intersection.  The Parkland that many people refer to is the one on Harry Hines Blvd. that has been  around several decades.  It has plenty of history and even hosted dignitaries during the death of President Kennedy. 
Parking has become a hazard when trying to navigate the different lanes of traffic and get where you need to go.  A real mess has taken place during this new construction. I hope things calm down and become easier to experience, because of the different benefits this hospital has to offer.

Five Living

Dallas, TX is host to the five living Presidents as they celebrate the opening of the George W. Bush Presidential Library.  The SMU campus is where the library is located and high security has been in place for several days.  America, has once again given us status here in the Dallas, TX area.  We hope that all goes well without incident, considering the recent events and tragedies.  Congrats to George W. and Laura Bush on this special day.

Check It Out

Bomb Threats

In recent weeks we've seen bomb threats at different colleges around the country.  Texas is no new comer to these types of threats.  Recently there were threats sent to 3 or 4 universities in the states of Colorado, Texas and others.  The University of Texas at Austin, recently received a threat during that time.  Today, Texas State University received one through an email received by an employee who works off campus.  I believe it is just a matter of time until terror becomes a way of life.  Texas has been the target of several attacks which were thwarted.  It is our hope that we as Texans can bypass these attacks because there is such a large area for these to happen.