Bay Area Houston

I wrote about the cost of contact lenses in 2022 and 2024.

Back in 2022 the cost of contact lenses seemed to be reasonable but the companies added processing charges, insurance, and other fees. Sometimes the fees were more than the cost of the lenses themselves. The following chart shows the changes from 2022-2026. This year the clear winner is OptiContact. The prices were for 8 boxes, 24 lenses, Acuvue w Astigmatism long term wear (2 weeks).

Here is the list from 2024.

And 2022

It’s a good question and one that he has not been willing to answer. I have attempted to have a discussion with him but he has refused.

Gabriel is a buddy of former Trustee Scott Bowen and was recruited by Scott to run against Arturo Sanchez, one of the best Trustees the district has ever had. Even after a sound defeat in his reelection Bowen continues to meddle in CCISD elections as he did while on the board. As you might recall Bowen recruited 4 candidates to run against his fellow Trustees, everyone one of them were rejected by CCISD voters and they rejected Bowen himself. The board has been without chaos ever since.

So who is Gabriel and why is he running? It’s hard to understand since he is quick to block anyone who asks. Gabriel is/was a republican precinct chair until recently when he was wiped off by a 75/25 vote in the Republican primary. He is a firm supporter of Scott Bowen. He has filed paperwork claiming he will not raise or spend more than $1001 which should make you wonder who is going to finance his campaign. He claims to be a teacher although there is no evidence of him being certified. He has had a number of jobs lasting anywhere from a few months to a couple of years. He is currently associated with a Charter school in Houston and also has a job with a new media outlet KGTX in Galveston County. He has a Facebook page but will block you if you ask hard questions. His campaign ads are all AI generated and he does not have a website.

It is sad that the Republican Party and Scott Bowen hasn’t gotten the hint yet. CCISD does not want chaos. We want Trustees who are focused on parents, teachers, students, and taxpayers, not a political party. We want Trustees who focus on the district no matter what party they associated with.

Gabriel is not that candidate.

NOTE: I am a supporter of Arturo Sanchez and have volunteered for his campaign in the past.

Texas Congressman Brian Babin returned to the district from Congress last week and has not been seen since.

Brian Babin is in hiding. Instead of taking advantage of this Easter holiday and meeting with his constituents and business leaders Babin is probably hiding in someone’s basement afraid of having to defend Trump’s war with Iran. Since being elected over 10 years ago Babin has never met with his constituents instead focusing on the business community. Now with the stock market tanking, price of gasoline on the rise, and the Middle East in turmoil even meeting with the business community is risky. As one business owner said “That stupid ass kissing son of a bitch better not step foot in my restaurant!”.

Ok. No one said that but if he would step in a restaurant he probably wouldn’t get a warm welcome. If by chance you know where Brian Babin is going to be contact me at johncoby@sbcglobal.net so I can relay the information for those who wish talk with him.

BOLO: Bay Area Congressman Brian Babin. Approach with caution as he is armed with lies and misinformation.