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Socialist Running for State Senate in the Bay Area

January 28, 2026

This is not going to work out.

Cameron Rollwitz, a member of the extreme left wing of the Socialist Party, is running for Texas Senate in the Bay Area, Senate District 11. Maybe he thinks following the new Mayor of New York, who is a socialist, will work in deep red SD11. It’s not. It never will. Voters in SD11 are not like New York voters or Austin voters. Many of them are ignorant MAGAts and scare easily especially when approached by a socialist or “progressive”.

Rollwitz doesn’t have any money. He has $107 cash on hand for a race that will require $1 Million. Rollwitz can talk a great game. Calling for “Texas Medicare for All” which is not only a bad idea, a pipe dream, it is a legal nightmare. Bernie Sanders has tried to get some type of M4A for 40 years and has failed. Medicare is a federal program, not a State program. It’s not that the idea has merit it’s that Rollwitz has absolutely no political skills or experience to spearhead this effort and make this a reality.

The talking points of the election season is the cost of living in the district. Health insurance, auto, home, are skyrocketing making it difficult to buy a home or to sell a house or to buy a house. Groceries continue to rise and yet he is running on high speed rail, internet access, and unattainable ideas like M4A. WTF?

Rollwitz has been able to convince a few organizations to endorse him over his opponent including The Caucus and the far left Houston Progressive Caucus. Rollwitz voting record is questionable because I can’t find his voting record. His comments and signs are concerning. Is he a Democrat or not? It really doesn’t matter. If by chance he would win the nomination he will never get a chance to debate his republican opponent and if he did he would embarrass the crap out of the party. He is not a serious candidate and deserves nothing from his opponent.

Rollwitz should drop out and take his own advice. Go build your own party and keep us informed.

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Who is Running for CCISD Trustee and Why?

January 26, 2026

As my dad would say when I had the hood of the car propped open “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it!”

Our School Board is running well. There is no drama. There are no partisan conflicts. There is no Scott Bowen. This is good. Ever since Scott was removed from office the Board seems to be running on all cylinders, not perfect, but running well. Trustees Arturo Sanchez, Position 3 and Jamieson Mackay, Position 2 have filed for reelection. This is good for the community, the district, parents, teachers, and students.

Personally, as my dad would say, if it’s not broken, don’t fix it. And don’t run against a Trustee that is doing the job under extreme conditions. For the last 30 years education funding has been cut and that continues to this day with candidates (Scott)calling for abolishing public education funding without providing an alternative solution. Our Trustees will have a huge challenge in the next few years with vouchers expected to be expanded further eroding funding for our schools. This is the time for solid, experienced, leadership on the Board. We just can’t afford to change. Literally.

Unfortunately former CCISD Trustee Scott Bowen won’t go away. He has recruited another highly partisan candidate to run against Arturo Sanchez. Gabriel Frank Gonzales II, a precinct chair in the Republican Party, has filed to run against Sanchez. There are many reasons not to vote for Mr. Gonzales including his relationship to Bowen, his work history, and his position at a Charter School. God bless Gonzales for running but we really don’t need a challenge to a highly respected Trustee.

This isn’t the first time Bowen has recruited candidates to run against sitting Trustees. He recruited four unqualified candidates and the voters rejected them all and for very good reasons. Then in 2025 they rejected Bowen, for very good reasons. So once again, we will have to go to the polls to protect our public schools.

Trial Date Set for La Marque City Councilman

January 25, 2026

It’s another lawsuit against Lowry.

The case #202107817 filed in Harris County is set for trial on Feb 9, 2026 in the 333rd Judicial Court. This is Martin, Tomczak vs Six Brothers Concrete Pumping concerning “corporate and personal bullying”. Sound familiar? It was filed 5 years ago, was dismissed, then reinstated. Court cases are open to the public. It will be interesting to see if Lowry will take the stage then act like the victim. He is good at that.

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Lawsuit Against La Marque Council Member Delayed. Again.

January 23, 2026

It’s Lowry. Again.

La Marque City Councilman Joseph Lowry is being sued by a number of individuals as well as “all residents of Galveston County, Texas.” That is interesting. Case # 24-CV-2218 | Walter Burt, Et Al vs. Joseph Lowry trial date was set for 1/26/26 but has now been delayed till 5/18/26.

The Judge has issued the jury preliminary instructions. It is a very interesting read. You can read the entire instructions here. This looks like a summary paragraph:

“The plaintiffs allege that defendant has been posting harassing, defamatory, threatening and stalking statements on Facebook. The plaintiffs claim these posts have affected their daily lives and businesses. The defendant operates a news page, personal page, and numerous other pages on Facebook under various names where he posts statements about the plaintiffs.”

According to the instructions there are six counts the jury must make a decision on. Count six, Breach of Contract against Kimberley Yancy is interesting. Back in 2022 Lowry was sued for harassment by Council Member Yancy resulting in an agreement to refrain from threatening or harassing comments that would give rise to criminal action on social media, newspapers, and any media outlet not explicitly stated herein. Galveston County Case # 22-CV-0993 I bet count six is referring to Lowry’s breach of this agreement. The counts are:

Defamation
Harrassment
Stalking
Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress:
Public Disclosure of Private Facts:
Breach of Contract against Kimberley Yancy

So breakfast tacos will be delayed till May.

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Who is Funding Traci Gibson for Harris County Democratic Chair?

January 22, 2026

You might recognize some of these names. And you might be disappointed.

Traci Gibson is a newly appointed Precinct Chair with a sparse Democratic voting record. She didn’t vote in the 2020, 2022, or 2024 primary. She hasn’t been in the field. She hasn’t been involved with county politics. She woke up one morning and decided to lead the 3rd largest county in the United States as Chair of the Democratic Party. As one current Precinct Chair has said:

We should also ask ourselves: Why is she running? {But please don’t ask her why she’s running. She’s blown up on a few people for simply asking this simple question. And more importantly — who is behind her? The speed and style of her campaign suggest that she has powerful backers. Some have speculated about outside influences. Regardless of who’s funding or guiding her, it’s clear that her run is highly coordinated. Her lack of disclosure about her true intentions during meetings with Precinct Chairs — many of whom were invited under the impression that the meetings were not campaign-related — is especially troubling.

So who is funding her campaign. Gibson did outraise our current Chair who was busy raising money for our party and for the 2026 elections in November. According to her report she raised $70,028, spent $17,416, and has a Cash on Hand of $52,612. There are a couple of names on the list of donors that concern and surprise me. Here are the donors who gave $500 or more for a total of $42,000.

By the way, our Chair has provided steady leadership. He is doing what he is supposed to be doing, raising money. He pulled our Party out of a financial hole. He has served the Party honorably. As my dad used to say when I had the hood of the car open, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it!”.

5000	Gibson, Theresa
5000	Ayers, Tiecia
3312.5	Gibson, Traci
2500	Pittman, Aubrey Nick
2250	Brown, Jeremy
2000	LaMarr, BIvory
1500	Green, Ronald
1367	Ayers, Tiecia
1110	Gibson, Theresa
1050	Douglas, Durrel
1000	Bell, Je’Freshia
1000	Phillips, James
1000	Irvin, Cheryl
1000	Jones, Ashley
1000	Miles, Borris
1000	Branch, III, Theldon R.
1000	Riggs, Carolyn
865.46	Brown, Jeremy
500	Reid, Rachel
500	Gibson, David
500	Comer, Arielle
500	Blue, Alfred
500	Benoit, Alfred
500	Oginni, George
500	Demuren, Samantha
500	Ulmer, Gregory
500	Wesley II, Waymond
500	Bell, Je’Freshia
500	Anderson III, David
500	Blue, R. J.
500	Rios, Aleida
500	Jones, Rodney
500	Dunham, Mark
500	Ulmer, Gregory
500	Reid, Rachel
500	Jones, Dallas

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Buying the Texas AG’s Office by Candidate “Money” Mayes Middleton

January 20, 2026

This what happens when we allow christian nationalist billionaires control our lives.

Bay Area’s State Senator “Money” Mayes Middleton, after spending millions of his own money to secure his State House seat and State Senate seat, he now has his bank account set on becoming Texas Attorney General. In his first campaign finance report Mayes raised $973,735, spent $7,133,607, and has a Cash On Hand balance of $5,098,210. None of this makes cents but….

The $973,735, does not include Money’s personal fortune. Of the total raised $11,819,527, $10,000,000 came from his own pocket. Of the $973,735 actually raised, $720,393 came from out of the district including, Midland, San Antonio, Dallas, and others. This represents 74% of his total fundraising efforts. 54% of this actual fundraising, $526,653, came from deep pocket donations of $10,000 or more.

If elected Money has pledged to rid the State of “Sharia Law”, which doesn’t exist in the United States, and replace it with his Christian Nationalists ideologies whether you like it or not. He will promote law and order, except for the Jan 6 rioters and he will replace Ken Paxton’s on the ass of Trump. That is what money can do for “Money” Mayes Middleton.

Summary:

Total Raised as Reported	$11,819,527	100%
Personal Donation	$10,000,000	85%
Spent	$7,133,607
Cash On Hand	$5,098,210

Actually Raised	$973,735
Out of District Donations	$720,393	74%
Deep Pocket Donations	$526,653	54%
Donations From Constituents	187302	26%

Deep Pocket Donations:

Oberndorf ,William	50,000.00	Oberndorf Enterprises	San Francisco
Scharbauer ,Chris	25,000.00	Scharbauer Management	Amarillo
Hardeman ,Will	25,000.00	Continental Auto Group	Austin
Jauer ,Brad	25,000.00	GulfTex Energy LLC	Boerne
Montgomery ,Bennett	25,000.00	Uncaton Hospitality	Dallas
Rowling ,Robert	25,000.00	TRT Holdings	Dallas
Swinbank ,Joseph	25,000.00	The Sprint Companies	Houston
Elswick ,Roger	20,000.00	Community Auto	Houston
Gilliam Jr ,Frosty	15,000.00	AGHorn Operating Inc	Odessa
McGill ,John	10,331.00	Self	Cypress
Hankamer ,Emerson	10,331.00	Vacation Publications	Houston
Crew ,Paxton	10,330.58	Crew Law Firm	Friendswood
Hankamer ,Emerson	10,330.58	Vacation Publications	Houston
Scott ,James	10,330.58	Trans-Global Solutions, Inc.	Nederland
Oden JR ,Edwin	10,000.00	Oden Hughes	Ausitn
Gore ,Rex	10,000.00	CleanScapes	Austin
Gore ,Rex	10,000.00	CleanScapes	Austin
Hock ,Stacy	10,000.00	retired	Austin
Lonsdale ,Joe	10,000.00	8VC	Austin
Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC	10,000.00		Austin
Halili ,Raz	10,000.00	Business Owner	Bacliff
Popolo ,Joe	10,000.00	Charles� Potomac Capital, LLC	Dallas
Thompson ,Jim	10,000.00	Preston Hollow Community	Dallas
Hunt ,Woody	10,000.00	Hunt Companies	El Paso
Hunt ,Woody	10,000.00	Hunt Companies	El Paso
Jones ,Jonathan	10,000.00	Self	Hattiesburg
Austin ,Brian	10,000.00	Alliance Residential	Houston
Dennard ,Ryan	10,000.00	Criss Cross Commercial Group	Houston
Gulf States Toyota State PAC	10,000.00		Houston
Gulf States Toyota Inc State PAC	10,000.00		Houston
Nick Long Campaign	10,000.00		League City
E & S Joseph Family Partnership LTD	10,000.00		Longview
Frasken Management LLC	10,000.00		Midland
Poole ,Gregory	10,000.00	Barbers Hill ISD	Mont Belvieu
Isbell ,JJ	10,000.00	TTE	Pasadena
Isbell ,J.J.	10,000.00	Texas Transeastern	Pasadena
Lewis ,Rod	10,000.00	Lewis Energy Group	San Antonio
Del Papa ,Larry	10,000.00	Del Papa Distributing Company	Texas City

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Raising Campaign Cash: Bob Mitchell for Bay Area State Representative

January 19, 2026

Mitchell also has a $50,000 outstanding loan.

Since announcing for State Representative for the Bay Area Bob Mitchell has raised $91,831. 60% of the total, $55,719, came from Associated Republicans of Texas Campaign Fund out of Austin. They have provided research, mailers, push cards, and polling.

$25,000 came from Joan McKinney of Norman Frede Chevrolet. These two donors make up 88% of all his donations. 74% of his donations came from out of district. At least he isn’t taking money from billionaires with ties to Nick Fuentes.

There is a better choice in this race.

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Scott Bowen’s Billionaire Buddy’s Donations

January 19, 2026

Bowen’s Billionaire Buddies are back.

Scott Bowen continues to fund his campaigns with money from his billionaire buddies, Timothy Dunn and Farris Wilks. As you may remember Dunn and Wilks created Defend Texas Liberty PAC and funneled money into the CCISD elections after encouragement from CCISD Trustee Scott Bowen. The PAC later disbanded after being caught meeting with Nick Fuentes a known white supremacist. But they are back under a new name Texans United for a Conservative Majority. (TUCM)

Bowen raised a total of $122,751 since running for State Representative. Of that amount, 48% came from two donors. $25,000 came from TUCM and $35,000 came from Texans for Lawsuit Reform. TLR has raised millions to support candidates who will pledge to limit our rights to our civil court system. More on them later.

80% of his donations, $97,638 came from out of the district with about $1000 coming from out of State. Over $1000 came from Chris Russo. As was posted before:

Chris Russo. (More on Chris below) Director of Texans for Strong Borders. Was seen chauffeuring Fuentes to and from the meeting at Pale Horse Strategies this month. Multiple people, who asked not to be named to avoid drawing the attention of white nationalists, told the Tribune that Russo has ties to Fuentes’ so-called “groyper” movement.

Bowen also has a $50,000 outstanding loan. There are better choices for House District 129. Do your own research.

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Cartel Member Running for Congress?

January 18, 2026

What the living f***?

Alex Mealer, formerly known as Alexandria Del Moral Mealer, is running for Texas Congressional District 9. She is pictured here dressed up like a cartel member. Like a tough guy. Macho. This pic is from her TV ad. She is running against State Representative “Little Baby” Briscoe Cain. Both of them are gun nuts. Both have little regard for those killed by gun violence including the 19 children killed in Uvalde. It is sickening but this is the republican shoot first, forget later, party.

Mealer ran against Lina Hidalgo back in 2022 and lost by a slim margin. Mattress MAGAt Mac spent millions trying to get her elected. After losing, as many republicans did she whined and sued. And lost. So now she is going to run as a cartel member. There are better candidates to vote for. Go do your own research.

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It’s Officially Over. La Marque Recall Fails. Legal Action May Follow

January 17, 2026

Don’t hold your breath for Councilman Lowry to file a suit against the city. He is like a constipated two year old. He can’t do shit.

The Chicken Little of La Marque Texas has failed. Womp Womp. The Galveston County News had an excellent article about the failed recall of the Mayor. If you can, take a few minutes to read it, but let me summarize. Lowry is blaming the City Clerk for not giving him enough signature sheets. He had plenty and wasn’t able to even fill those up. He is blaming the city and threatening a lawsuit as I posted earlier, demanding 100 billion dollars. (actually it is $750,000) He acknowledged the recall effort failed. According to the article:

Lowry late Tuesday had not provided documentation supporting his allegation of criminal conduct. The city clerk had not been charged with any offense, and no law enforcement agency had announced an investigation related to the matter.

So now what? Lowry ain’t going to sue anyone for anything. If he does he will have to go through a process called discovery and disclose all of his so called “evidence” of the crimes the Mayor committed as Lowry claimed on the recall petition. Lowry ain’t that stupid. If he is and does file suit then his 5 years of undercover investigative journalism against the Mayor will finally pay off, for everyone but Lowry. It will probably show he was passing around false information on the petition, possibly a felony offense. But don’t hold your breath. He has made threats before and hasn’t done shit. Much like Chicken Little yelling “The sky is falling” Lowry is yelling “Criminal Activity”.

Lowry is now in deflection mode and has resorted to posting pictures of himself with wads of cash, cash he could have used to pay his damn taxes and liens by the IRS, the State, and the City.