Important Changes with the Texas Tomorrow Fund May Cost You Money
by Phil King (R-Weatherford) I wanted to bring something important to your attention that may potentially save your family thousands of dollars for your children’s education. Nine years ago my father bought each of his grandchildren a Texas Tomorrow Fund grant. Since it’s beginning in 1995 as the Texas Tomorrow Fund, the Texas Guaranteed Tuition [...]
2009 Constitutional Election – don’t forget to vote!
We encourage all Texans to participate in the constitutional election of November 3. Early voting began today, with 11 propositions for voters to consider. The propositions cover a range of issues, including curbing eminent domain abuse and controlling Texas’ property tax appraisal system. Other propositions fix errors that have crept into the constitution, allow for [...]
If Obama Had Told Us Before His Election
by Phyllis Schlafly Eagle Forum If Barack Obama had campaigned on what he has actually done in his first 300 days in office, would he have been elected? That’s the question so many are asking today. If Obama had told us he would appoint 34 Czars, reporting only to himself and not vetted or confirmed [...]
When the Music Stopped
Written by: Chaplain Jim Higgins LSA Anaconda Ballad Airport in Iraq, north of Baghdad For those who are unaware, at any military theater, the National Anthem is played before every movie. I recently attended a showing of ‘Superman 3′ here at LSA Anaconda. We have a large auditorium we use for movies, as well as memorial [...]
Facts about poverty in America
“Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn’t pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on to them to do the same, or one day we will spend our sunset years telling our children and our children’s children what it was once [...]
A Blip in History
by Art Helms The word “blip” is defined as “a sudden temporary problem in the normal progress of something.” A single fire alarm blip may be simply a signal that the battery is low, or it could be an early warning that requires more attention, especially in the wee hours of the morning. Deep slumber [...]
How to Find Special Rights in the Constitution
by Art Helms In a July, 2005 “Meet the Press” interview, Senator Richard Durbin stated that he would have “no litmus test” for Judge John Roberts’ confirmation hearings. But, when Tim Russert asked how he would react if Roberts could find no “right to privacy”, in the Constitution, the Senator stated “I would have to [...]
Government-Run Business: Appropriate Role or Not?
by Brad Felmey The City of Weatherford operates (at least) two distinct businesses, although both are managed together: utilities and property management. Property management in this context refers specifically to 400-500 real estate holdings abutting Lake Weatherford, which are currently owned by city taxpayers and leased to the private sector for both residential and commercial [...]
Parker county sheriff deputy shot while making arrest
Parker County SHERIFF’s office Larry Fowler – Parker County Sheriff Russ Authier - Chief Deputy 129 Hogle St. Weatherford, TX 76086 Phone 817-594-8845 Fax 817-594-7809 Press Release Contact: Joel Kertok Phone: (940)654-0774 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 11 Am Sept. 30, 2009 Parker county sheriff deputy shot while making arrest Parker County Sheriff’s Office Investigator and Special [...]
