What Was This Puppy’s Crime

January 28, 2012

By Lenny Leatherman -

Why has virtually everyone associated with the Weatherford/Parker County Animal Shelter, including Veterinarians and volunteers walked away in disgust?

Can it be attributed to the helpless animals that are killed, sometime as many as forty or more at one time?

Or, is it due to callous and or incompetent management at the “shelter” AND management at higher levels in City Government?

How long should the citizens of Parker County who care deeply about the care and treatment of helpless animals, wait for the hostile working environment at the shelter to improve to an acceptable level for all concerned – including the animals?

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Parker Paws calls it quits with shelter –

January 28, 2012

More distressing news, especially for the animals left behind at the shelter… 

From The Weatherford Telegram, By Lance Winter, Friday, Jan. 27, 2012 -

It appears that the relationship between Parker Paws and the Weatherford/Parker County Animal Shelter has taken another turn and this time for the worse.

An e-mail sent to the Weatherford Telegram on Thursday said the non-profit organization, which has provided volunteer services and other programs to benefit the Weatherford/Parker County Animal Shelter for four years, is “changing their focus.”

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Reagan’s Young Lieutenant

January 27, 2012

Gingrich a star on Reagan team: Romney “work product” as conservative at issue.

From The American Spectator, By Jeffrey Lord on 1.24.12 -

Mitt Romney has raised the issue of Newt Gingrich’s “work product.”

Wow.

Intended to prod the former Speaker on the issue of his work for Freddie Mac (Gingrich last night released his contract with Freddie), the question, as seems to be a Romney characteristic, has clumsily backfired. It raises an all-too obvious question that is becoming increasingly revealing.

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Michael Williams Endorses Lynette McCracken for Precinct Chair, Pct 400

January 27, 2012

Hard-working, energetic grassroots leaders who have a consistent conservative compass, the courage to make the right decision, even when it’s hard, and who are so personally grounded by their faith so as to not be seduced by the appearances and trappings of power are the soul of our party.  Lynette meets this test in spades.  With great enthusiasm I wish her well and lend her my support in her campaign.  The folks of Parker County precinct 400 will be well served by her leadership.

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Click here to learn more about Lynette

To support Michael Williams go to http://www.williamsfortexas.com/

E-mail: mlw@michaellwilliams.com

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Send Us Newt

January 26, 2012

The arguments against Gingrich are not compelling.

From National Review Online, by By Melissa O’Sullivan, January 26, 2012 Last fall, people in Washington told me, “Get over it, Melissa. Newt’s not going to be the nominee.” Later, in New York City over Thanksgiving, I was told, “Get over it, Melissa. It’s going to be Romney. There’s still so much stuff out there on Newt that’s just waiting to drop.”

Well, here we are in the thick of the race, and I’m still not over it.

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January 26, 2012

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CONSTABLE GLEN PRAYTOR is announcing his candidacy for re-election to a fourth term. Praytor has served for over 11 years as Constable for Precinct Three of Parker County and has been recognized by the State of Texas Attorney General’s Office for his work and commitment in collections of child support delinquencies.
When first elected, Praytor listed his goals as: upholding the integrity of the Constable’s office; establishing improved security for the court rooms; and improving service to the local citizens of Parker County.

Praytor began his law enforcement experience in 1981 as a Tarrant County Deputy Constable and shortly afterwards transferred into the U.S. Marshals service where he served as a Deputy U.S. Marshal for 16 years. In 1997 Praytor began serving as a Reserve Officer for the Parker County Sheriffs Office which led to him becoming a Transport Officer in 2000. It was in this same year that he ran for his first term for Constable of Precinct three.

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County commissioners bicker about policy changes

January 26, 2012

From Weatherford Democrat, by Judy Sheridan CNHI, January 25, 2012 - 

PARKER COUNTY — Some called it politics, a personal issue between Judge Mark Riley and Precinct 3 Commissioner John Roth — who frequently lock horns — but whatever the motive, Parker County Commissioners voted Monday to clip the wings of outgoing elected officials who seek reimbursement for out-of-county travel.

Separately, they also voted to reimburse officials for total fuel costs, instead of on a per mile basis. The new policy applies to those who receive a monthly vehicle allowance and for those provided with a county-owned vehicle.

Both motions were made by Riley and seconded by Precinct 1 Commissioner George Conley.

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Tea Party Sponsors CHL Class

January 26, 2012

The TEA Party Patriots of Parker County is Sponsoring a

Concealed Handgun License Class

When: Saturday, February 4th

Where: Lone Star Guns, 321 I-20, W’ford, for the shooting portion

Willow Park Baptist Church, 129 S. Ranch House Rd., Aledo

Time: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Please let me know by emailing dawnking5@aol.com if you want to attend.

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January 25, 2012

Laffer Center: Buffett’s call for higher taxes would “worsen the federal budget deficit and lead to a further weakening of the economy”

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Proposed “Buffett Rule” would confiscate income from entrepreneurs while exempting Buffett’s main sources of income from taxation

Contact  Joshua Treviño, (512) 472-2700, jtrevino@texaspolicy.com

AUSTIN – Billionaire investor Warren Buffett’s public call for the government to raise taxes on him and other “mega-rich” citizens is counterproductive and harmful to the economy, according to an article by internationally renowned economist Dr. Arthur Laffer that was published today by the Laffer Center for Supply-Side Economics. Read the rest of this entry »

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Update on Russells – Judge Overrules Johnson’s JP Court Judgement

January 25, 2012

From The 912 Project fan site, By Andrea Mayer-Bruestle .

The latest update on the Remuda Ranch Estates Association vs Johnnie and Clara Russell lawsuit:

January 5th the Russells were back in court where the Judge overruled the previous court decision, ruling instead in favor of the Russells, which eliminated the bond payment requirement and opened the door for the Russells to appeal the original decision against them in District court. A court date has not yet been set, but it is anticipated to be done in the next week or two.

Along with this victory, other interesting issues have occurred: Click here to see the rest of this story - 

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