Keeping Terrell in the loop

• State Rep Betty Brown has challengers

  The race for State Rep for District 4 will have a contested Republican primary and now there will be an opponent for whoever wins the primary.
  
  Here are a couple links to enjoy.
  
  BettyBrown.org
  
  Burkablog on Betty Brown
  
  If I had the time, [...]
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  Posted: November 16, 2007, 4:59pm EST
  

• Another example of our State Legislature at work

  Is anyone really surprised by this?
  
  Red-light fines filling state coffers instead of helping hospitals
  
  Has anyone stepped up to oppose Betty Brown in the general election? [...]
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  Posted: November 12, 2007, 6:37am EST
  

• Want to ride in a parade?

  
  
  Who doesnt love a parade? The Kaufman Caboodle Parade is on October 27th. The Kaufman County Democrats will have an entry in the parade. If you are interested in riding along with other Democrats in he parade contact Lisa Coleman at lecoleman121@earthlink.net or show [...]
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  Posted: October 26, 2007, 6:42am EDT
  

• Perry endorses Giuliani, whoop tee doo

  Gov. Perry this morning endorsed Rudy Giuliani for President. Anyone else wondering if Perry will be in line for the VP spot on his ticket?
  
  The KBH news that she will not run for re-election to the Senate seems to fit right in there, she has wanted to [...]
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  Posted: October 17, 2007, 6:34am EDT
  

• Growing rift in County Republican party

  Kaufman County Online has a story posted about the continuing rift in the Kaufman County Republican Party. It not a secret that the party is not united. KCO lets us in on whats going on.
  
  Two candidates are running in the GOP primary for the State Rep. position. [...]
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  Posted: October 11, 2007, 6:20am EDT
  

• Caught holding his balls

  For the past few years Terrell residents had to wake up each morning wondering if last night was the night it happened to them. "It" was walking out to your vehicle and seeing a window bashed out.
  
  The Terrell Tribune ran a few stories about the ball bearings over [...]
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  Posted: October 08, 2007, 6:57pm EDT
  

• Terrell Democrats to meet on the 11th

  Terrell area Democrats will meet Thursday October 11th at 7PM. The meeting will take place at The Timbers Apartments. Community Room.
  
  Speakers will be coming from the Young Democrats of Dallas.
  
  Take this chance to ask questions and exchange ideas with Democrats who helped turn Dallas [...]
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  Posted: October 07, 2007, 9:58pm EDT
  

• What candidate most represents you?

  I got an email with a link to a site, that said they could tell me what candidate matches my views and opinion's the closest.
  
  I took the survey. I haven't really made a choice of who I support in the primaries. It would be interesting to see who [...]
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  Posted: October 06, 2007, 9:11am EDT
  

• Rep. Brown to Chair Election Integrity Task Force

  Rep. Betty Brown announced today in her email update that she has been selected to chair the Election Integrity Task Force created by Texas Conservative Coalition Research Institute.
  
  What are the goals of the Election Integrity Task Force?
  
  o stepped-up investigation and prosecution of vote fraud;
  o purging [...]
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  Posted: October 05, 2007, 5:59pm EDT
  

• Kaufman County to get a new Chair

  

  
  
  Lisa Coleman, who has been the County Chair for Kaufman County for the last few years has announced that she will not run again in 2008. She encourages Democrats interested in the position to file to run and get their name on the ballot.
  [...]
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  Posted: October 04, 2007, 7:05pm EDT
  

• Hensarling, Cornyn and SCHIP

  From Congress.org
  
  

  Children’s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act -
  Vote Passed (265-159, 1 Present, 8 Not Voting)
  
  The House voted to extend the State Children’s Health Insurance Program, or SCHIP, a health insurance program aimed at children from low-income families that do not quality for Medicaid.
  
  [...]

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  Posted: October 03, 2007, 9:17pm EDT
  by JAKinTT

• Where Betty Brown gets her money

  Number of comments: 2
  The Terrell Tribune has an informative story about where State Rep. Betty Browns campaign contributions come from.
  
  Report: Lion's share of Brown's contributions come from Austin
  
  I guess the one thing we can get out the story is Betty has a lot of rich friends in Austin [...]
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  Posted: September 27, 2007, 10:38pm EDT
  by JAKinTT

• Betty Brown vs. Wade Gent v2.0

  It looks like the Republican side is set for primary next March for the Texas House District 4 seat currently held by Betty Brown.
  
  The Tribune ran a story of Wade Gents announcement to run for the seat.
  
  

  Gent, a general practice attorney, is president of [...]

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  Posted: September 21, 2007, 6:59pm EDT
  by JAKinTT

• Local Democrats schedule September events

  Terrell Democrats will be meeting at Starbucks in Terrell at 7pm Thursday, September 13th. You can contact Linus Cockrill at linusc@sbcglobal.net for more information.
  
  Kaufman County Democrats will be holding an Ice Cream social at 703 S. Rockwall, Terrell, Texas at 5pm Saturday, September 22nd. Look for the canopy [...]
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  Posted: September 09, 2007, 11:17am EDT
  by JAKinTT

• Sen. John Cornyns junk email

  Not sure how I got on Senator John Cornyns email list, but Hotmail can identify junk mail when they see it. His "update" went straight to my junk email box. I havent subscribed to anything in months except Noriega for Texas.
  
  I did open it up and read [...]
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  Posted: September 08, 2007, 10:32am EDT
  by JAKinTT

• Update on Kaufman County bridges

  The Terrell Tribune has a story concerning the bridges in Kaufman County that are considered structurally deficient. Its a good follow up to the post I had a few weeks ago. [...]
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  Posted: August 21, 2007, 5:05am EDT
  by JAKinTT

• Kaufman County Republican battle brewing

  I am not sure whats going on with the Kaufman County Republicans, but it seems battle lines are being drawn for a primary fight next year for Betty Browns State House seat.
  
  Wade Gent, who ran against Rep. Brown last year in the Republican primary and barely lost, has [...]
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  Posted: August 11, 2007, 6:16am EDT
  by JAKinTT

• Oakland Memorial Park looking for help

  I guess everyone driving past Oakland Cemetery has been wondering whats going on. Fridays Terrell Tribune Online gives us the story. Its a sad situation, and I am sure the residents of Terrell will chip in and help get them through this tough spot. [...]
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  Posted: August 11, 2007, 6:02am EDT
  by JAKinTT

• Safety of bridges in Kaufman County

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  CBS11TV ran a story a few days ago about the safety of bridges in North Texas. Included in the story was a PDF file that listed all bridges considered structurally deficient.
  
  Kaufman County has 8 bridges listed.
  
  You will have to click on the list to [...]
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  Posted: August 05, 2007, 11:14am EDT
  by JAKinTT

• Another liberty going down the tubes

  It seems that lawmakers are worried about TxDots plan to monitor speeds with cameras at three locations in Texas.
  
  Rep. Vicki Truitt, R-Southlake, was so worried about cameras being used to catch speeders she sponsored legislation to prevent cities from being able to use them to ticket lawbreakers.
  
  [...]
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  Posted: July 30, 2007, 6:25pm EDT
  by JAKinTT

• Kaufman County websites and blogs

  Number of comments: 1
  I haven't posted much because of work. If you are visiting my site, I ask that you take time to check out these other sites of local interest.
  
  The Terrell Tribune - Online version of the Terrell Tribune
  
  publisherblog - The blog for the publisher of [...]
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  Posted: July 29, 2007, 10:16am EDT
  by JAKinTT

• Terrell crime numbers

  The Tribune has posted online the June crime numbers for the City of Terrell.
  
  Here are the crime stats going back to Dec 2005. All information was obtained through the archives of the Tribune.
  
  
  2005
  Dec 87
  2006
  Jan 103
  Feb 60
  Mar 135
  Apr [...]
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  Posted: July 15, 2007, 12:37pm EDT
  by JAKinTT

• What is the cost of the City Retreat?

  Did anyone notice in the Terrell section of Kaufman County Online the story about the City budget? It seems Terrell is not taking in the expected tax revenue this year and it will make for a tight budget next year, which means no raises for City employees. I am [...]
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  Posted: July 13, 2007, 6:03am EDT
  by JAKinTT

• Terrell area Democrats to meet

  Terrell area Democrats will be meeting 7 PM Thursday, July 12Th at the Terrell Starbucks. Among the issues to be discussed will be the races in 2008.
  
  Kaufman County Online has a LTE from Wade Gent about the future demise of the Republican Party in Texas. He gives [...]
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  Posted: July 08, 2007, 11:43am EDT
  by JAKinTT

• Summertime criminal mischief

  Todays online Terrell Tribune lets us know that its summer and school is out. The way to tell...the return of the ball bearings in the floors of cars that have had their window broke out. This is not a new problem in Terrell. This happened last year and [...]
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  Posted: June 21, 2007, 6:40pm EDT
  by JAKinTT

• Betty Brown makes Honorable Mention

  Betty Brown has made the Honorable Mention, Worst Legislators for the just completed 80th session.
  
  Vince at Capital Annex has the rundown. [...]
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  Posted: June 12, 2007, 8:50pm EDT
  by JAKinTT

• City Council to take their annual retreat

  I just posted something last week on this. This isnt something new. Every year the City Council packs up and heads out of town.
  
  So, its that time of year, when the Terrell City Council packs up and holds "meetings" in Mesquite.
  
  I understand the [...]
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  Posted: June 07, 2007, 7:42pm EDT
  by JAKinTT

• Kaufman County election stories

  Kaufman County Online has posted a letter from George Lawshe, former County Democratic Chair, about the state of elections in Kaufman County. Mr. Lawshe provides personal examples of how screwed up elections and voting in the County have become. He also mentions the recent contest for Mayor of [...]
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  Posted: June 03, 2007, 5:27pm EDT
  by JAKinTT

• Arrest in Terrell Pizza Hut murder

  The 6 oclock news on NBC 5 reported that Terrell police have arrested one person in connection with the Pizza Hut murder from last September. They promise more info tonight at 10. [...]
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  Posted: May 31, 2007, 6:30pm EDT
  by JAKinTT

• Mesquite City Council retreat sounds familiar

  A LTE to the DMN called "Retreat in Mesquite" last Thursday questioned why the Mesquite City Council has to have retreats outside of the City limits. This is a subject that I wrote about last year about the Terrell City Council. Every year the Terrell City Council takes [...]
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  Posted: May 28, 2007, 6:35pm EDT
  by JAKinTT

• Gas price gouging bill

  Yesterday the House passed Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act.
  
  This would protect us from big oil gouging us on gas prices. The vote passed 284-141
  
  Guess who voted NO.
  
  Hensarling
  Barton
  Sessions
  
  should I keep going?
  
  Get the picture. Our Representatives will [...]
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  Posted: May 24, 2007, 8:10am EDT
  by JAKinTT

• Mindless jibber jabber

  I was reading a story onKaufman County Online about work that will be done on IH-20 and got to wondering what they are doing to do with the SH 34 bypass that's going through Terrell. More specifically, I was wondering how it was going to cross Moore St. I [...]
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  Posted: May 24, 2007, 11:25pm EDT
  by JAKinTT

• Name, address and phone number please

  It appears the Terrell Tribune has instituted a new comment policy. Before being able to leave a comment, you are now REQUIRED to provide
  
  First Name
  Last Name
  Address
  City
  State
  Zip
  Phone
  Email
  
  Your email address will serve as your username. Will your username be the [...]
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  Posted: May 18, 2007, 5:50pm EDT
  by JAKinTT

• 15.61

  15.61% That's the percentage of registered voters who took the time to cast a ballot for Mayor of Terrell.
  
  871 The number of votes the winner received.
  
  1,345 Total votes cast.
  
  8,623 Number of registered voters in Terrell.
  
  64.71% Votes cast for the winner
  [...]
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  Posted: May 13, 2007, 3:11pm EDT
  by JAKinTT

• Bully tactics by local Republican Mens Club?

  Number of comments: 3
  The following was posted as a comment to another blog from a reader.
  
  

  I know that this isn't really a proper comment to the item shown but there wasn't any other place to post my rantings. I'm appalled by the behavior of the Kaufman County Republican Men's Club [...]

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  Posted: May 08, 2007, 10:11pm EDT
  by JAKinTT

• State Rep. Betty Browns HB 218 coverage

  Want to know what our Rep. Betty Brown has been doing lately? How about trying to deny the elderly, minorities and poor the opportunity to vote?
  
  The Dallas News provides coverage of the session yesterday that featured debate on HB 218, called the Voter ID bill by our [...]
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  Posted: April 24, 2007, 11:40am EDT
  by JAKinTT

• Terrell ISD attends NSBA convention

  Terrell ISD Superintendent Walt Davis attended the National School Boards Association convention in San Francisco last week. Mr. Davis made the local San Francisco news while at the convention.
  
  The television reporter was there to focus on a speech given by former President Bill Clinton. The speech [...]
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  Posted: April 22, 2007, 5:39pm EDT
  by JAKinTT

• Terrell Heritage Jubilee 2007

  
  
  Pictures from this weekends Terrell Heritage Jubilee. Weather was great, crowds were large and food was good.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
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  Posted: April 22, 2007, 4:22pm EDT
  by JAKinTT

• Columnist makes fun of Rep. Brown....again

  This is really a couple of weeks old, but I just caught it, and thought voters of our district could get a good laugh at Rep. Browns expense.
  
  John Kelso is a humor columnist for the Austin American Statesman. He seems to be the only one in Texas who [...]
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  Posted: April 15, 2007, 8:47pm EDT
  by JAKinTT

• Mayor candidates respond to Tribune questions

  Those of you who visit my site have probably noticed I haven't been posting as much. Two reasons, the first is work. I have a normal job and it gets my attention first. Second, the Tribune has been doing an excellent job focusing on issues I would be writing about.
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  Posted: April 15, 2007, 7:05pm EDT
  by JAKinTT

• Questions for Jeb and his Taxpayer Bill of Rights

  Courtesy of Charlie Thompson.
  
  If anyone will be attending one of Jebs visits and are offered the chance to ask questions, Charlie has come up with a few you could ask.
  
  What part of the so called taxpayer bill of rights prevents a president from keeping us in [...]
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  Posted: April 09, 2007, 8:15pm EDT
  by JAKinTT

• Update to Terrell Station development

  I wrote last Thursday that the sign at the corner of Rockwall and Moore was changed to For Sale.
  
  I received an email today that the project has been cancelled due to lack of interest from potential tenants. [...]
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  Posted: April 09, 2007, 8:05pm EDT
  by JAKinTT

• Hensarling playing with the facts?

  Jeb Hensarling is making the rounds of the 5th District during the Easter break attempting to drum up support for his "Taxpayer Bill of Rights". He was in Terrell, Canton and Grand Saline yesterday. He will travel to Rusk, Jacksonville, Mabank and Forney next Tuesday and Palestine and Kaufman on [...]
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  Posted: April 06, 2007, 7:49pm EDT
  by JAKinTT

• 2007 Texas APME Awards

  I missed this. Congratulations to the staff of the Terrell Tribune.
  
  FEATURE SERIES
  
  Class A: First Place, Leigh Jones, Herald-Zeitung, New Braunfels; Second Place, Justin Jones, The Terrell Tribune; Honorable Mention, Tracy Chesney, Herald-Banner, Greenville.
  
  SPOT NEWS PHOTOGRAPHY
  
  Class A: First Place, Christy Wooten, The Daily [...]
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  Posted: April 05, 2007, 8:54pm EDT
  by JAKinTT

• Terrell development cancelled?

  
  For about the past year there has been a sign on the corner of Rockwall and Moore Streets in Terrell announcing the planned development by Acres Inc. Ground was never broken for the project. For a while the sign said PRE LEASING, then it was [...]
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  Posted: April 05, 2007, 8:20pm EDT
  by JAKinTT

• Questions for Terrell Mayor candidates

  Three candidates are running to replace Frances Anderson who is retiring as Mayor of Terrell, TX.
  
  The candidates are
  
  Hal Richards
  Ethel Livingston
  Sammy Turner
  
  Last week Kaufman County Online asked readers to submit questions to them and they would ask the candidates. OLDnFEEBLE sent [...]
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  Posted: April 04, 2007, 8:46pm EDT
  by JAKinTT

• Terrell City Manager to retire at the end of June

  Following the release of the tape of Terrell City Manager Gordon Pierces arrest for DWI, WFAA is reporting that Mr. Pierce will retire. It will become effective at the end of June.
  
  Its time to put this issue behind us. Let Mr. Pierce now focus on defending himself [...]
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  Posted: April 03, 2007, 10:10pm EDT
  by JAKinTT

• Rain

  Could anyone sleep last night? Terrell got over 2.5 inches of rain overnight with more rain planned for today.
  
  Do you know how hard it is to take a picture of lightning?
  
  
  
  These are from last night around 9pm
  
  [...]
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  Posted: March 30, 2007, 6:38am EDT
  by JAKinTT

• Gordon Pierce survives through the weekend

  The Terrell City Council met last night to discuss the arrest of the City Manager last year for DWI. This morning, Kaufman County Online has a recap of the meeting. Not much was resolved.
  
  The Terrell Tribune gave the voters a chance to hear what the candidates [...]
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  Posted: March 30, 2007, 6:18am EDT
  by JAKinTT

• Something stinks....oh its an op-ed by Joe Barton

  Todays DMN printed viewpoint written by Joe Barton about the potential sale of TXU, coal plants and the high cost of power.
  
  Here is what Rep. Barton, former Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, had to say about his electric bills.
  
  

  According to the latest [...]

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  Posted: March 27, 2007, 6:55pm EDT
  by JAKinTT

• Hensarling to bring dog and pony show to Terrell

  Jeb Hensarling will be coming to Terrell to discuss his Taxpayer Bill of Rights. This has been out there for a few weeks, I guess this is his attempt to connect with the voters of the 5th District.
  
  This would have been a nice idea if he [...]
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  Posted: March 27, 2007, 6:22pm EDT
  by JAKinTT

• Gordon Pierce follow up

  WFAA has posted a follow up story concerning the arrest of Terrell City Manager Gordon Pierce. New information provided in the story is the City Council will meet behind closed doors Thursday night to discuss the matter.
  
  Todays online Terrell Tribune also has reaction to the dashboard [...]
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  Posted: March 27, 2007, 5:58pm EDT
  by JAKinTT

• Special treatment starts at home

  The Sports Editor for the Terrell Tribune has written a story about the special treatment given to athletes and coaches, Special treatment for stars is getting a bit out of hand . Its ironic that the story is published after the dashboard cam tape of Terrell City Manager Gordon [...]
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  Posted: March 25, 2007, 6:49pm EDT
  by JAKinTT

• The circus is coming to town

  The Kelly Miller Circus is coming to Terrell this week. They will put on two shows on March 29th at the Classic Arena in Terrell.
  
  Maybe we should try to talk a few local clowns into leaving with them. [...]
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  Posted: March 25, 2007, 6:24pm EDT
  by JAKinTT

• Terrell City Manager DWI video released

  Members of the Terrell City Council need to be ashamed of themselves. The video of the arrest of City Manager Gordon Pierce has been released. WFAA had the story Friday night, and boy, if you watch the clip then the response from our Mayor and one of our City [...]
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  Posted: March 24, 2007, 4:49am EDT
  by JAKinTT

• Terrell again in the spotlight for the wrong reason

  Why does it seem like every time you here Terrell, Texas or Kaufman County on TV or read about them in the paper, its because of something negative or bad is happening?
  
  I can imagine what people think of our town and county with all the bad things going [...]
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  Posted: March 22, 2007, 10:11pm EDT
  by JAKinTT

• No More Iraq War!

  That was what was on a sign of a protester standing at the on the Rockwall County Courthouse grounds at the corner of Goliad and Rusk, in Rockwall, Texas.
  
  It was just one protester, a lady, she was holding a sign above her head "NO MORE IRAQ WAR!" and [...]
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  Posted: March 19, 2007, 2:17pm EDT
  by JAKinTT

• Can you relate?

  I found an excellent editorial written by Jean Carnahan on Fired Up Missouri. Its titled So You're Still a Republican. I wonder if there are any Kaufman County Republicans that can relate to this?
  
  So You're Still a Republican?
  by Jean Carnahan
  
  I almost feel sorry [...]
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  Posted: March 18, 2007, 9:29pm EDT
  by JAKinTT

• Three candidates for Mayor

  Sorry for not posting much, work has been hell.
  
  The voters of the City of Terrell will elect a new Mayor in May. Three candidates filed, and all have been profiled in the Terrell Tribune. First was Hal Richards who was the City Councilman for District [...]
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  Posted: March 18, 2007, 7:46pm EDT
  by JAKinTT

• Joe Barton protector of the people

  Joe Barton does not want you to take it in the backside. Joe Barton does not like the proposed buyout of TXU and suggests if you have TXU you should switch to another electric provider. He said hes going to switch.
  
  In the words of Joe "The ratepayers [...]
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  Posted: March 14, 2007, 6:23am EDT
  by JAKinTT

• Three file for Terrell Mayor

  Kaufman County Online has a run down of who filed for Mayor of Terrell and the School Board seats that are up this cycle.
  
  Three candidates filed for Mayor of Terrell
  
  Hal Richards- former City Councilman for place 5
  Ethel Livingston- member of the planning and [...]
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  Posted: March 13, 2007, 6:29am EDT
  by JAKinTT

• Jeb Hensarlings Town Hall meetings

  The Cedar Creek Pilot published a Letter to the Editor written by Charlie Thompson concerning the Town Hall meetings held by Rep. Jeb Hensarling.
  
  Mr. Thompson was Rep. Hensarlings opponent in the 2006 election for Texas US House District 5.
  
  

  Dear Editor:
  
  Although it’s good that Congressman [...]

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  Posted: March 12, 2007, 9:35pm EDT
  by JAKinTT

• DA to file appeal of City Manager ruling

  Saturdays Dallas Morning News reports that Kaufman County DA has filed an appeal to the ruling County Court at Law Judge Erleigh Norville that suppressed all evidence and testimony from state troopers in the case, including a videotape of Gordon Pierce's arrest.
  
  The story in the DMN provides [...]
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  Posted: March 11, 2007, 12:58am EST
  by JAKinTT

• Kaufman County MUDs

  Here is an excellent post about Municipal Utility Districts in Kaufman County by OLD 'n FEEBLE. He's able to explain how they work to even me.
  
  I would suggest everyone bookmark his site. Or add him to your blogroll. [...]
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  Posted: March 10, 2007, 2:37pm EST
  by JAKinTT

• 2nd candidate for Terrell Mayor files

  Friday Kaufman County Online asked will anyone run? The story focused on how its normal for candidates for office to wait until the last minute to file. A comment posted on a story on The Terrell Tribune indicates that Terrell now has a second candidate for Mayor.
  
  
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  Posted: March 10, 2007, 1:00pm EST
  by JAKinTT

• Smash n Grab hits Terrell again

  The Tribune ran this story the week before last about a smash and grab at the Dollar General store on Moore Ave. in Terrell.
  
  

  The story quoted Capt. Arley Sansom, TPS public information officer. He said “I can think of two our three in the last year and [...]

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  Posted: March 09, 2007, 11:24am EST
  by JAKinTT

• OLDnFEEBLE

  Anyone that reads the Terrell Tribune online will recognize the name OLDnFEEBLE as a frequent commenter. Many times I have copied his comments onto my blog, since his comments are usually more informative than the original story.
  
  I am happy to say that OLDnFEEBLE has started his own [...]
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  Posted: March 08, 2007, 10:06pm EST
  by JAKinTT

• Blogger lost, two bloggers gained?

  It looks like we have already last Kaufman County's newest blog, The Devil is in the Details. The site went down yesterday and has not returned. My hope is this is just temporary.
  
  There are two other new blogs in Kaufman County.
  
  Texas Small Town Girl [...]
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  Posted: March 08, 2007, 6:28am EST
  by JAKinTT

• TISD single member district maps online

  Voters in the Terrell ISD will vote on May 12th for School Board seats for Place 1 & Place 4. Comments posted to the Tribune asked where they could find a map of the districts. The TISD has now placed on their website a map of all single member [...]
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  Posted: March 07, 2007, 6:59pm EST
  by JAKinTT

• Again with this Mayor thing

  The Tribune reports that there still is only one candidate to file for Mayor of Terrell. Deadline to file is Monday, March 12. I have been told before that many people wait until the last minute to file. Lets hope this is the case here. I would guess if [...]
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  Posted: March 07, 2007, 6:23am EST
  by JAKinTT

• The big rigs are coming

  If your into big trucks, you will want to visit the TA truck stop in Terrell. Its going to be the site of the Sixth Annual Marmon Truck Gathering April 20-21. [...]
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  Posted: March 07, 2007, 6:19am EST
  by JAKinTT

• City Managers DWI charge to be dismissed?

  First off, Kaufman County has a new blog, its called The Devil Is In The Details. I have added a link to the left.
  
  That site was the first to alert me to the case against the Terrell City Manager was going exactly the way everyone expected and [...]
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  Posted: March 02, 2007, 9:34pm EST
  by JAKinTT

• A question for Rep. Hensarling

  I received an email today from Rep. Hensarling asking me to watch Fox and Friends this weekend. Rep. Hensarling will be a guest on the show to talk about the speech he made this week to the Conservative Political Action Conference. Also a speaker at the Conference is Ann Coulter. [...]
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  Posted: March 02, 2007, 9:05pm EST
  by JAKinTT

• Thoughts on the race for Terrell Mayor

  Work has been busy this week. I haven’t had an opportunity to give my thoughts of Hal Richards filing for Mayor yet. The Tribune ran a story online earlier this week about Mr. Richards filing, and it seems so far that he is he only person to have filed [...]
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  Posted: March 01, 2007, 8:56pm EST
  by JAKinTT

• Terrell boys basketball team loses

  The Terrell boys basketball team lost in the 4A Region II quarterfinal to McKinney North Tuesday night. The final score 46-45. [...]
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  Posted: February 28, 2007, 6:08am EST
  by JAKinTT

• The dirt was flying today

  
  While not big news, the wind and dirt made for a strange looking sky today. Here are a few pics from around Terrell taken just after 3pm today.
  
  
  
  
  
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  Posted: February 24, 2007, 7:54pm EST
  by JAKinTT

• No May bond election

  This week our outgoing Mayor broke a tie on the City Council and voted to not call a bond election this May for a new police station and fire house. While both need a new facility, what we really need is a reasoned argument to convince voters and an [...]
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  Posted: February 23, 2007, 6:13pm EST
  by JAKinTT

• Both sides are taking things on faith.

  Those are the words of Gordon Pierce, Terrell City Manager, when talking about CEO of Renaissance Healthcare Dan DeLa Garza and the efforts to secure a long term lease with his company to operate the hospital in Terrell.
  
  That's a lot of faith to put in Mr. DeLa [...]
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  Posted: February 23, 2007, 5:17pm EST
  by JAKinTT

• eSlate used in Kaufman County part of TDP lawsuit

  Kaufman County Online covers the story about TDP filing suit over the use of eSlate machines. eSlate machines are used in Kaufman County. [...]
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  Posted: February 19, 2007, 6:15am EST
  by JAKinTT

• If you are not satisfied, do something.

  Most of the discussion in Terrell last week revolved around the resignation of Bob Dinsmore as the Principal of Terrell High School. The comments on the Tribune topped out at over 280 by the time the main story was archived. One of the comments addressed issues other than just the [...]
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  Posted: February 18, 2007, 10:14pm EST
  by JAKinTT

• Kaufman County Democrats

  Kaufman County Democrats have updated their website with upcoming meeting information. I have added a link to the left for the County Party website. [...]
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  Posted: February 18, 2007, 8:57pm EST
  by JAKinTT

• Kaufman County Democrats

  Kaufman County Democrats have updated their website with upcoming meeting information. I have added a link to the left for the County Party website. [...]
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  Posted: February 18, 2007, 8:57pm EST
  by JAKinTT

• Betty Brown votes to bust state spending cap?

  Republicans are so quick to say that Democrats are the ones who like to spend, spend, spend. It appears Republicans know a little something about spending.
  
  The Texas House Appropriations Committee has voted to bust the state spending cap. The reason this is needed is to pay [...]
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  Posted: February 16, 2007, 11:30am EST
  by JAKinTT

• Republican Study Committee a joke

  The Republican Study Committee is a group of over 110 House Republicans organized for the purpose of advancing a conservative social and economic agenda in the House of Representatives. The Republican Study Committee is dedicated to:
  
  · a limited and Constitutional role for the federal government,
  · a strong [...]
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  Posted: February 16, 2007, 9:17am EST
  by JAKinTT

• Heartburn over Terrell HS principal resigning

  News broke yesterday that Terrell High School Principal Bob Densmore was resigning his position. The story has caused an uproar in the community. As of 10 PM Thursday night, the story had generated 180 comments on the Terrell Tribunes website. Comments range from organizing a protest, attending the scheduled [...]
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  Posted: February 15, 2007, 9:52pm EST
  by JAKinTT

• Forney area Democrats

  
  There will be a meet up at Martinez' Restaruant in Forney for Democrats living in Forney or the surrounding area on Thursday the 15th at 7PM. This is a chance to meet other Democrats in an informal setting and a smaller group than the monthly [...]
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  Posted: February 13, 2007, 8:42pm EST
  by JAKinTT

• Race for Terrell Mayor begins now

  Yesterday was the first day to file to run for Mayor of Terrell. I think as citizens we all should encourage our City Council members to file to run for Mayor. Call them up!
  
  I guess if I am trying to get our current Council members to run, [...]
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  Posted: February 13, 2007, 9:19am EST
  by JAKinTT

• City Manager case to be dismissed?

  You leave a bar at closing time, pull halfway into the road, dont use a turn signal and speed.
  
  Cop pulls you over, you know the rest of the story right?
  
  

  Not quite....
  
  When is a driver legally required to signal a turn?

  
  That’s now the [...]
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  Posted: February 07, 2007, 6:15am EST
  by JAKinTT

• County DA hard at work for you

  Kaufman County Online and The Dallas Morning News both are reporting that our new District Attorney Rich Harrison has written to the State Attorney General asking to withdraw requests made by the former DA Ed Walton. A recap of the tax issue is here.
  
  The DA [...]
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  Posted: February 06, 2007, 8:55am EST
  by JAKinTT

• Terrell City Managers trial for DWI set to start?

  Feb 5th is the scheduled start date for the trial of Gordon Pierce, City Manager for Terrell, Tx.
  
  Mr. Pierce was stopped over a year ago and charged with DWI.
  
  Here's whats happened so far.
  
  Up through August 14th.
  
  Sept 20th update, trial postponed.
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  Posted: February 04, 2007, 9:04pm EST
  by JAKinTT

• School Board candidate workshop Feb 27th.

  A workshop will be held in Richardson for individuals interested in running for the Terrell School Board. The Terrell Tribune has the information.
  
  School Board 101: Workshop can serve as a primer for office-seekers
  
  This is an excellent opportunity for parents, concerned citizens and taxpayers to take [...]
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  Posted: February 04, 2007, 5:05pm EST
  by JAKinTT

• Could Betty Brown be on 2 something?

  No I didn't say 'on something' and this has nothing to do with beef. While watching the evening news I saw a story about a pervert who was sending sexual pictures and text messages through his cell phone to an underage girl.
  
  The man arrested has been charged [...]
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  Posted: February 02, 2007, 10:04pm EST
  by JAKinTT

• Gambling doesn't pay

  Especially for this guy. Imagine you are wanting to play a little blackjack at the casino and forget you have 115 grams of meth in your truck. Man what a bad break.
  
  How much is 155 grams of meth? Will it fit into your hand? How much [...]
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  Posted: February 01, 2007, 9:39pm EST
  by JAKinTT

• It's official....ex-con to run hospital

  They City of Terrell announced that they have reached a short term lease agreement with Renaissance Healthcare Systems to take over operation of Medical Center Terrell, which now has a new name, Renaissance Hospital Terrell. The CEO of Renaissance is Daniel de la Garza who has spent time in prison [...]
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  Posted: February 01, 2007, 6:26am EST
  by JAKinTT

• Illegal deportation for illegal immigrants

  I caught this story in the Dallas Morning News. Its not something I would normally comment on. However, the program mentioned in the story I believe is the same program that the Kaufman County Commissioners approved last week for the Kaufman County Sheriff Department. Its part of Operation [...]
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  Posted: January 30, 2007, 10:02pm EST
  by JAKinTT

• Kaufman County Democrats are ready, are you?

  If you live in Kaufman County and identify with the Democratic Party what are you waiting for. Contact Lisa Coleman and get involved. Lisa can be reached at lecoleman121@earthlink.net
  
  Kaufman County Democrats met this past Saturday in Terrell. Plans are to meet every month. [...]
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  Posted: January 30, 2007, 9:51pm EST
  by JAKinTT

• Happy Valentines Day....Now Get Out

  The City of Terrell has service notice to Resurgence that they are in default in their lease agreement and they have 20 days to vacate the property, the date they have to be out is February 14th.
  
  It seems the City will select Renaissance Healthcare Systems to [...]
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  Posted: January 30, 2007, 8:16pm EST
  by JAKinTT

• Terrell Mayor Anderson to retire

  The race for Mayor is wide open.
  
  Terrell Mayor Frances Anderson has announced that she will not run for re-election.
  
  I do not see anyone on the City Council that I could support for Mayor. I don't see anyone who has been a part of the City [...]
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  Posted: January 28, 2007, 7:24pm EST
  by JAKinTT

• Betty gets her marching orders

  Committee assignments have been released for the 80th Legislature.
  
  Betty Brown has been assigned to
  
  Redistricting-Vice Chair
  Agriculture & Livestock-CBO
  Appropriations
  Local & Consent Calendars
  
  Burnt Orange Report has the entire list. [...]
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  Posted: January 26, 2007, 10:17pm EST
  by JAKinTT

• Hospital operator choices being narrowed

  This morning we were happily surprised to see on Kaufman County Online the headline : HOSPITAL SAVED! The information contained in the story was that the City Council of Terrell would negotiate on Friday with Renaissance Healthcare Systems.
  
  Later Friday afternoon, The Terrell Tribune ran a story also [...]
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  Posted: January 26, 2007, 7:18pm EST
  by JAKinTT