Posted on August 31, 2009 by parkercountyblog
Although the following article was written to Tarrant County voters, I believe you will find it to be interesting and helpful.
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6/28/09
To: All Tarrant County Active Voters
From: Don Shipe – Legislative Alert Chairman
Some of you may have received a Dick Armey mailing from Kay Bailey Huchison back [...]
Filed under: Texas Issues | Tagged: Anti-Prok Rating, true conservatives | 4 Comments »
Posted on August 28, 2009 by parkercountyblog
It seems some in the area have lowered their flags to honor Sen. Ted
Kennedy and some have not. Roger Williams did. Jerry Durant did
not. There was no instruction from the governor. Most businesses
have not.
If this were Massachussetts, there would be no question.
It seems former county commissioner Mack Dobbs, a Democrat, is wanting
the [...]
Filed under: National Issues | Tagged: American Flag, Half Staff | 4 Comments »
Posted on August 27, 2009 by parkercountyblog
http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/local/local_story_238092830.html
by Janelle Shepard
People of Weatherford! Note how your city councilmen Waymon Hamilton and Craig Swancy are handing out your tax money!
In a Tuesday night meeting characterized by name calling and desperation, the Weatherford City Council handed down an embattled decision to fund the Doss Heritage and Culture Center with hotel/motel tax money [...]
Filed under: Parker County Issues | Tagged: squandering tax dollars, Weatherford Citiy Council | 1 Comment »
Posted on August 27, 2009 by parkercountyblog
ECONOMIC STIMULUS
Texas inmates received U.S. stimulus checks in error
Most of 240 payments were seized, returned by prison officials, but a few prisoners got to keep the money.
By Mike Ward
AMERICAN-STATESMAN STAFF
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
At least 240 Texas convicts had federal economic stimulus checks delivered to them at state prisons in a bureaucratic mix-up that federal [...]
Filed under: Texas Issues | Tagged: incompetent federal government, stimulus money | Leave a Comment »
Posted on August 26, 2009 by parkercountyblog
Posted by hogan (Profile)
Tuesday, August 25th at 9:40AM EDT
In 2010, Texans either will lead the nation forward according to conservative principle and under conservative leadership, or they will put their trust and faith in the ways of Washington. In the last several weeks, current Texas Governor Rick Perry and U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison – [...]
Filed under: Texas Issues | Tagged: 2010, Governor, Hutchison, Perry, Republicans, Texas | 2 Comments »
Posted on August 26, 2009 by parkercountyblog
As you know, I’ve been very outspoken in my opposition to the healthcare plan that the Democrats and President Obama have been propagating in Washington. A couple of weeks ago I joined several of my colleagues in the Texas Legislature in sending a letter to the Texas Congressional delegation urging them [...]
Filed under: State Representative Phil King, District 61 | Tagged: private healthcare, socialized healthcare | Leave a Comment »
Posted on August 22, 2009 by parkercountyblog
The Texas governor on Arnold, Sarah, ObamaCare and the future of his party.
By EMILY ESFAHANI SMITH
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Austin, Texas
California needs a strong leader, says Texas governor Rick Perry. That strong leader, Mr. Perry thinks, needs to go to Sacramento and “take special interests out” of government. He needs to “make massive cuts” in spending [...]
Filed under: Texas Issues | Tagged: Texas, Texas Economy, Texas Governor | Leave a Comment »
Posted on August 20, 2009 by parkercountyblog
Weatherford City Council:
Please consider the state of the economy, the state of your budget and the state of what is the appropriate role of government.
http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/local/local_story_196095726.html
The Doss Museum should be a privately funded and supported institution. The use of city money to promote this museum is not what tax payers choose. If [...]
Filed under: Parker County Issues | 8 Comments »
Posted on August 18, 2009 by parkercountyblog
Press Release from the Office of State Senator Craig Estes, District 30
For Immediate Release
August 14, 2009
Contact: Jody Withers
(512) 463-0130
Wichita Falls – State Senator Craig Estes (R-Wichita Falls) released the following letter submitted to President Barack Obama regarding the President’s proposed initiatives on health care and health care insurance.
An Open Letter to the [...]
Filed under: State Senator Craig Estes, Senate District 30 | Tagged: America's Affordable Health Choices Act, First Amendment rights | 2 Comments »
Posted on August 18, 2009 by parkercountyblog
UPDATE: Ricky Carter’s request for parole was denied again! Thank you for all your support in this matter. Unfortunately, this process must be repeated each year until he serves his full sentence.
We must act now
KEEP RICKY CARTER IN JAIL
This deadly drunk driver has been scheduled for a parole review. He may be released from [...]
Filed under: Parker County Issues | Tagged: DRUNK DRIVER, DWI | 12 Comments »