Anyone want to attend? Harris County Civil Courthouse 333rd Court 201 Caroline St 14th floor, Houston, TX 77002. I would expect the first day will be for seating a jury and other overhead. (I’ll find out more tomorrow)
The Civil Case #202107817 TOMCZAK, MARTIN vs. SIX BROTHERS CONCRETE PUMPING LLC filed in Harris County concerns a non compete clause signed by Martin Tomczak. According to the court documents Martin claims Lowry threatened him and potential employers with lawsuits based upon this non compete document leaving Tomczak unemployed. One of the documents submitted to the court is a list of texts and correspondence from Lowry. You can read the entire 27 pages here.
Finally, although 8 years too late. I won’t defend Judge Hidalgo’s rodeo dust up but….
In 2018 Ed Emmitt lost his seat to Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo for a couple of reasons. One he didn’t campaign. He thought he had it in the bag and quite frankly he had a point. He was a very successful Judge. He did the job. There was no drama. He also used the term “hunker down” very well. He lost by about 1000 votes to a 29 year old with no political experience.
The second reason he lost was his support for Donald Trump. Emmitt was quiet as a mouse while Trump began his chaos campaign across the country. That didn’t help, neither did straight ticket voting. Voters were pissed and voted the Democratic straight ticket.
8 years later Ed has popped his head up to criticize Lina Hidalgo’ rodeo dust up while again being quiet like a fuckin mouse about his political lord and savior Trump. In an interview with Texas Monthly Ed said:
He said Hidalgo’s behavior was troubling. “We live in a time of a lot of politicians doing really bizarre things,” he said. “This may top the list.”
Really? Fuckin really? Are you a fuckin idiot Ed? The “top of the list”? Back in 2018 I wrote how Ed said nothing about Trump’s behavior such as mocking a disabled human being. Or his daily lies, or separating children from their parents and more but today there are so many other “Top of the list” candidates that Ed could put over a rodeo dust up such as:
Being Accused of molesting children in the Epstein files
Organizing a riot on the US Capitol
Porking a porn star, paying her off, and being convicted on 35 felonies
Stealing classified documents
Daily lies
Tariffs
Racism
And the list goes on and on. I wonder if Ed would have spoken up if Trump had porked a sheep at the rodeo. Probably not. Ed should do us all a favor and shut his ***damn pie hole.
A No Kings protest will take place on March 28, 2026 10:00AM – 12:00PM at Exploration Green. There will be a few short speeches followed by a march to BayArea Blvd. Security will be provided by the Houston Police Department to guarantee a peaceful but powerful event. Bring your friends, family, and neighbors. Join others in the area who are tired of the cruelty of this administration, this lawlessness of ICE, another endless war, and more. RSVP here: https://www.mobilize.us/nokings/event/901770/
No Kings Protest Clear Lake Exploration Green (on Diana) March 28, 2026 10:00AM – 12:00PM
You have to hand it to the Republicans in Harris County, including Harris County Commissioner Tom Ramsey, calling for Trump to resign. He would have ample reasons to do so including Trump being a convicted felon, an accused child abuser, a racist, a liar, an absolutely awful human being and a CHINO, Christian in Name Only. But there is more. Trump is a military dolt, a failed negotiator, a political bully, and an asshole. Trump started a deadly riot at the Capitol. He stole classified documents. He has plunged the nation into another war. He has cratered our economy. Ramsey has plenty of reasons to call for Trump’s resignation so his party can wash the stain out of their underwear.
But instead he calls for the resignation of Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo for disrupting the Houston Rodeo. I would be the last person to defend Hidalgo at this point. I wish her well but I wish she would silently finish out her term. Ramsey is just full of shit and an incredible hypocrite when it comes to calling for anyone to resign. Members of the Republican Party have lost their right to criticize others concerning leadership, family values, fiscal responsibility, supporting our troops, law and order, all while looking the other way while the leader of their party is a political hypocrite.
So to those who are calling for Hidalgo to resign do us a favor and just shut the fuck up.
Texas is being run by Christian billionaires and millionaires like Middleton.
Senator Money Mayes Middleton, currently representing the Bay Area, is using his personal wealth to win the Republican nomination for Texas Attorney General. Middleton claims to be a man of Christian faith yet speaks with the jawbone of an ass(hole). He might want to read that book he carries around about it being easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the Kingdom of God.
Since Jan 2025 Middleton has raised $15,182,681 for his primary race. Of that total 90%, $13,732,000 came from his own pocket. This isn’t the first time Middleton has used his personal wealth to win a seat in Texas Politics. In fact it is his third. He spent over $2 Million of his own money to win the Republican nomination for Texas House District 23. That race should have cost no more than $500,000 if it was competitive (it wasn’t). Then when Senator Larry Taylor retired, Middleton spent another $2 Million to win the Senate seat. Middleton has plenty of money to throw around to those willing to be like the image of Middleton, a white wing Christian nationalist.
A few years ago after a drug raid that seriously injured 4 Police Officers, the following press conference was highlighted by the lunatic ranting of Joey Gamaldi, the Houston Police Officers Union President, blaming the injuries on Black Lives Matter. Here is what he said:
“if you’re the ones that are out there spreading the rhetoric that police officers are the enemy, just know we’ve all got your number now, we’re going to be keeping track of all of y’all, and we’re going to make sure that we hold you accountable every time you stir the pot on our police officers. We’ve had enough, folks. We’re out there doing our jobs every day, putting our lives on the line for our families.”
Members of law enforcement were quick to distance themselves from him as if he was carrying a fresh load in his shorts. The raid didn’t find any drugs as expected. The botched raid killed two innocent homeowners, the lead investigator was charged with murder and sentenced to 60 years in prison. Joey lost his position a few months later. The District Attorney, Kim Ogg, lost her position. Charges involving the lead investigator were revisited with some being dropped.
Yesterday the HPOU did it again but not in a lethal way, but in a childish, immature, pathetic, a**holy way. Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo had a dust up at the rodeo resulting in her being asked to return to her seat. Click2Houston has the story if you want to read. (She was NOT escorted out of the venue) I won’t defend Hidalgo actions because no one has reported on exactly what happened and quite frankly I am tired of her drama.
But like a 6 year old HPOU had to weigh in with an AI generated post on Facebook. To call it childish would be an insult to children. Hidalgo is on her way out, opting not to run again. There was absolutely no reason to soil themselves again. HPOU is quick to call for respect for the members of our law enforcement, and that we all can agree on, but respect goes both ways. Childish stupidity does not help restore confidence in our police.
Galveston County has filed another lawsuit against La Marque City Councilman Joseph Lowry for unpaid taxes. The case # 26-TX-0085 seeks over due taxes for 2024 of $11,474.03. He is also delinquent on his 2025 taxes for a total of $14,608.15. Recently Lowry paid for a large poster to harass a local activist but can’t seem to find money to pay his damn taxes like everyone else does.
This isn’t the first time he has been sued for back taxes. Last year a suit was finally dropped after he paid for his 2021, 2022, and 2023 taxes for over $22,000. He has had liens against his property by the City, State, and the IRS. In an interview with Ch 13 he claimed he owned no back taxes. which was not true. Things aren’t going well for Lowry. His Facebook pages have been removed. His Lousy News Network has been deactivated, and he isn’t a Texas Ranger. Womp Womp.
NOTE: I am supporting Annise Parker for Harris County Judge.
There is a runoff in both parties for Harris County Judge. Orlando Sanchez and Warren Howell will be running for the Republican Party nomination. Annise Parker and Letitia Plummer are running for the Democratic Party nomination. All have submitted the required campaign finance reports. Plummer was late on filing the 30 day out and the 8 day out. Howell has not filed an 8 day out report.
Democrats: Annise Parker has outraised her opponent without the need of loans. She has always been a strong fundraiser in the past. Plummer has historically had trouble with raising funds as well as filing on time. She has a $7,000 personal loan and only $407 cash on hand.
Republicans: Orlando Sanchez has a large personal loan of $219,513 listed in his January report but it was not listed in his 8 day or 30 day out report. He has only $1,600 cash on hand. Howell is spending his own money on his race with a $272,650 personal loan. He raised only $15,000 for the race. Howell has not filed an 8 day out report.
Notes: The republican nominee will not need to raise any money. Greg Abbott and various PACs will be pouring millions into this race with the hope of securing the Harris County Judge position. Unfortunately their hand picked candidate, Marty Lancton the Houston Fire Department Union President, came in 4th place in the primary. The billionaires in North Texas will most probably put millions into this race.
And I can’t stand former CCISD Trustee Scott Bowen and for very good reasons. You can review the many reasons to keep Scott out of the Texas House at bayareahouston.net/ScottBowen or click on the tab above titled “Scott Bowen”. Share it with your friends. If by chance I have posted incorrect information, please make a comment so I can correct it.
BTW. In the past I have supported candidates regardless of party affiliation for non partisan races including CCISD, City of Houston, and local city governments.
Unlike his primary opponent, Bob Mitchell, Scott has little, if any, political skills which are needed to be a State Representative. His performance on the School Board was chaotic resulting in his defeat in 2025 by a large margin. He lacks the skills to work with others except those in his own party and even that relationship has had problems. He championed school vouchers and book banning. Even today he continues to recruit unqualified candidates for the school board. He has a very disturbing relationship with extremist organizations and billionaire donors.
Our district has elected a Republican to represent the area for almost 30 years and we have little to show for it. Home, auto, and health insurance are through the roof. Electricity rates continue to skyrocket. Vouchers are draining our schools. Taxes are out of control. If we want change we need to change our voting patterns.
There is much, much more about Scott and his inability to address these problems, so take a moment to read about Scott Bowen, take a stand, and do us all a favor. Vote for someone else.
Who is Running: We have two CCISD School Board Trustees up for re-election in May, Arturo Sanchez, Position 3 and Jamieson Mackay, Position 2. Both have served the community very well. As my dad used to say when he saw me under the hood of the family car “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” Needless to say I have my opinion which is worth as much as a bad cup of coffee at Denny’s. (Seriously Denny’s doesn’t have the best coffee.) All the candidates information including financial reports can be found at the CCISD Elections website.
Jamieson Mackay
Mackay is being challenged by Ernest A. Hallman II, Position 2. He has an impressive resume but other than that, I know little about him. Those in the know about education and CCISD might be able to address their preference in this race. Both are capable of doing the job. This race will be like races in the past where either candidate will be an asset to the district. That is the way it should be. Mackay’s last election was between two very good candidates and was above board. I see this being similar. It will be a hard choice.
Arturo Sanchez has served the district very well. You simply can’t get anyone better. Besides being well qualified and proven Arturo is just a great guy. If someone with similar qualifications were running against him it would be tough choice but this isn’t a tough choice.
Who Shouldn’t be Running: Sanchez is being challenged by Gabriel F. Gonzales II, Position 3. He is a buddy of former Trustee Scott Bowen and was recruited by Scott. I’ve tried to ask Gonzales hard questions like “Why are you running against a very well qualified and proven Trustee?”, and “Are you still a teacher at the Charter School?”. I have since been blocked from his Facebook page. Gonzales said he is running because he is a teacher although he was recently hired by a right wing radio station as an “education” consultant. So I don’t know if he is teaching any longer. He is deeply embedded with the Republican Party as an elected precinct chair, which by the way, he lost his seat just a few days ago being crushed by his opponent 4-1. He claims he will not raise or spend more than $1001 so he does not have to file financial reports which means some other, outside of the district, PAC will be campaigning for him. He doesn’t have much experience with the district. Much like Scott he is not married and has no kids in school.
So let’s keep Arturo and watch a good race between two well qualified candidates!
Posted by johncoby 
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