Posts on ‘July 15th, 2010’

Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment.

AMARILLO, Texas—The Edinburg Roadrunners took advantage of 11 walks and 4 errors to defeat the Amarillo Dillas 14-7 Thursday night at the Amarillo National Bank Dilla Villa.

SAN ANGELO – Jason Crosland and Josh Collazo hit home runs as the San Angelo Colts beat the Rio Grande Valley WhiteWings 6-3 Thursday at Foster Field.

The Texas Public Safety Commission approved proposed changes to the Driver Responsibility Program rules during their meeting Thursday. The changes will be published for public comment in the Texas Register and then be presented for adoption by the Commission, probably at the September meeting.

The Texas Department of State Health Services announced that after receiving a letter from Congressmen Rubén Hinojosa, Solomon Ortiz and Henry Cuellar, the State has decided to expedite the approval of funds for mosquito abatement in several counties affected by Hurricane Alex.

McAllen drivers are being advised to avoid the intersections of 26th Street & Business Highway 83 and 29th Street & Business Highway 83, Friday, July 15.

(Washington, D.C.) – U.S. Representative Solomon P. Ortiz (D-Texas) voted to help American families affordably protect their homes from flooding.

Gov. Rick Perry has awarded more than $3.1 million in grants to nine programs to expand juvenile gang prevention efforts along the Texas-Mexico border. These grants are administered by the Governor’s Criminal Justice Division.

Immediate past board candidate: 
Jannine Deal should be appointed to replace Cano. 
She ran a good race and received a decent number of votes.

The Kori Marra defender and spoke person: 
Is now bashing the city of Harlingen Single Member Districts.

As most you know veterans have been asking for a Veterans Affairs hospital for the area for some time. Some say for over 40 years, some 30 years, etc. and still now the efforts to bring one are still going on. Maybe Congressmen Solomon Ortiz (TX-27) and Ruben Hinojosa (TX-15) do not want us to have a VA hospital. Has anyone ever thought about that? I mean there is such a thing called “protocol”. It means something like hey you have to have my permission before you come into my district. So other members of Congress can not come into their district and submit legislation to solve the issue. Democracy for you.

MyLeaderNews.com is used almost exclusively to bash Tony Chapa regardless of the topic by his bloggers banned from this web site. In return, I have set up a section for my bloggers to bash Jerry Deal. It’s the fair thing to do.

(Washington, D.C.) – U.S. Representative Solomon P. Ortiz (D-Texas) announced a grant of $114,150 to the South Padre Island Economic Development Corporation by the Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development.

On Father’s Day I enjoyed one of the most rewarding family outings right here in South Texas with three of my four grandchildren.

AUSTIN (July 15, 2010) – Texas Department of Transportation Executive Director Amadeo Saenz, Jr. has an additional transportation job. Saenz was elected president of the Western Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (WASHTO) during the organization’s annual meeting earlier this week in Bismarck, North Dakota. He will term runs through July 2011. He previously served as vice president of the group.

Contrary to reports being circulated about the city, the three city commissioners who attended a joint meeting with the Economic Development Board did not violate the Texas Open Meetings Act, according to City Attorney Roxan Pais Cotroneo.

Believe it or not, but my computer knowledge is abysmal. I have no access to my website. Google has dismissed me, which, of course, isn’t surprising. I have a couple of friends who are computer geeks who are helping me find a new host.

It is with deep sorrow that we today announce the demise of ElRocinante.com.
A staple for Brownsville readers for more than 30 years, El Rocinante shut its weathered doors yesterday following a long session between Publisher Jerry McHale and his editorial staff.

(Washington, DC) – U.S. Representative Solomon P. Ortiz (D-Texas) voted Wednesday afternoon to reduce waste, fraud and abuse of taxpayer dollars by cutting out improper and excessive payments from federal agency spending.