List of Police Complaints Filed by La Marque Councilman

July 21, 2026

This is just insane. This is coming from a sitting, elected, Council Member.

La Marque City Councilman, Joseph Lowry, is well known for running to the La Marque police department and filing a police report for everything from name calling to pigs eating people (seriously). Below is a list of complaints filed from 1/1/2023 – 3/20/2025. You can view the entire list of complaints with all the investigation details here. It is a searchable PDF file and you can easily find each case by searching for the case number.

This list will be updated once La Marque releases the data for the time period 3/20/25 – 6/30/26. BTW he filed another report with the Texas City police just yesterday claiming harassment at an oil change business. Some of the most notable complaints include:

  • Lowry received a postcard with a picture of pigs. He believed that was a threat because pigs eat people. He asked for the postcard to be taken and dusted for fingerprints. (seriously)
  • Multiple reports concern a child refusing to go with Lowry. These are disturbing to say the least. Reference case #24-02297
  • He has various complaints concerning name calling and being approached at a restaurant claiming harrassment
  • He has a number of complaints about phone calls.

This list does not include the now famous complaint about someone destroying his garden gnomes. I am sure the police department has issued a BOLO for the alleged perpetrators.

DateOffenseStatusCase #OfficerNotes
1/26/23Intimidationinactive23-00128Aaron SkaggsPigs eating people
6/15/23All Other Offensivesinactive23-01132Cpl. J.GuzmanCustody Case
6/26/23Larcenyinactive23-01208K StanfordTheft of a powerwasher
10/15/23Intimidationinactive23-02047H WaltonVerbal name calling
11/2/23Intimidationinactive23-02176G MadgettScrews in tires
2/8/24Family offensivesinactive24-00114A RojasCustody Case
1/18/24Family offensivesinactive24-00114J PetersonCustody Case
3/21/24All Other Offensivesinactive24-00610A CastilloPublic info release
3/28/24Family offensivesinactive24-00674H EllisCustody Case
4/8/24All Other Offensivesinactive24-00763G MadgettKnome damaged
4/30/24Identity theftinactive24-00941H EllisSSN posted
7/14/24All Other OffensivesSuspended24-01582F GandyVarious complaints 
9/1/24Intimidationinactive24-01968F GandyVarious complaints 
10/7/24IntimidationActive24-02262N GalindoGross pictures
10/10/24All Other Offensivesinactive24-02297K HeathChild refuses to go w Lowry
10/20/24IntimidationActive24-02391D ThomassonName calling
11/19/24Intimidationinactive24-02641G Madgett* Threats by 3rd party
1/13/25All Other OffensivesActive25-00071D CantuDisclosure of information
1/23/25IntimidationActive25-00147A GarciaText sent to his mom
2/17/25Intimidationinactive25-00331J PetersonReceived silent calls
2/23/25All Other Offensivesinactive25-00370A CastilloApproached at a restaurant
3/20/25All Other OffensivesActive25-00611D CantuHarrassing phone call

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NASA Requiring Loyalty Oath to Trump for all New Hires

July 20, 2026

This is some sick, unsafe, shit.

Back in April Trump called for a 24% cut in the NASA budget. This would have cut a number of programs including Gateway, a station around the Moon. Employees have spent 5 years working on this project and although it is not cancelled, it is not Gateway. Instead the project is being reformed into two separate projects, converting the living module to a lunar habitat and sending the power unit on a trip to Mars. Along with these “cancellations” comes cuts to NASA employees.

This cut in funding and the failed DOGE cuts resulted in the loss of many NASA jobs but just months later those jobs are now being filled by contractors. Contractor jobs are being converted to Civil Service jobs but the conversion comes with a catch. On the application applicants must pledge loyalty to Trump’s executive orders. Here is the specific question:

NASA is a different kind of workforce. We stress safety because there is little room for error. We cannot be forced or coerced to making decisions that may cause a safety issue. If we see something we say something without fear of retaliation. If Trump gave an executive order to land on the moon before he is out of office and NASA employees believe the schedule would require cutting corners and would be unsafe they are required to speak up and possibly get fired for doing so. Don’t think this won’t happen.

BTW landing on the Moon safely is not going to happen before Trump is impeached.

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Turning Point Attempting to Infiltrate CCISD

July 20, 2026

There is an easy way to stop this crap.

Turning Point USA seems to have a club at Clear Springs High School, at least according to a Facebook post. TP is the organization led by Charlie Kirk who was gunned down by a right wing MAGAt. Governor Abbott vowed in 2025 to establish TP in every high school in Texas and to take action against any school that attempts to stop the club from forming. According to his press release:

“There has been no moment in time during the course of this century when there was such an urgency and a need for an organization like TPUSA and Club America,” said Governor Abbott. “TP is a great organization to push white wing Christian Nationalism.”

Ok that last sentence he didn’t say, but it would be right if he did. Maybe Abbott ought to also start KKK Klubs or Proud Boy clubs. The students in Clear Springs ought to take this into their own hands, join the club, then vote to disband it.

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Raising Campaign Cash: Candidates for Harris County Judge, Orlando Sanchez and Letitia Plummer

July 17, 2026

Neither have great fundraising numbers.

The Houston Chronicle has a good article on the two candidates running for Harris County Judge if you like the 30,000 ft level. Here are some more details. You can review campaign finance reports for Harris County candidates at https://ethics.harrisvotes.com/CampaignFinanceReports/COR.aspx. The amounts are not very impressive. In 2022 Alex Mealer spent about $10 Million in his losing effort against Lina Hidalgo. Abbott has pledged $20 Million to win seats in Harris County.

Orlando Sanchez
Sanchez raised $107,165, spent $141,418, and has a Cash on Hand balance of $32,527. He has an outstanding loan of $234,513. In this period he added a personal loan of $15,000 to this total but I cannot find any report going back 8 years where this $234,513 loan was reported. I can only assume it came from his own pocket and spent it along the way. In 2018 he ran for County Treasurer, spent most of this loan, and lost. He carries this balance to be able to be reimbursed at a later date. That usually happens after a candidate wins. They continue to fundraise, paying off their loan first. Of the $107,165 $75,000 came from the 9 individuals below.

DonorAmount
Joseph Swinbank$25,000
Simon Kukes$10,000
Carey McNair$10,000
Kriss Cloninger$5,000
Lisa Cloninger$5,000
CM Carver$5,000
Kevin Matocha$5,000
Terry Shaikh$5,000
Richard Weekley$5,000
$75,000

Letitia Plummer
Plummer raised $145,881, spent $70,492, and has a Cash on Hand balance of $70,161. She has a personal loan of $45,000. Out of the $145,881 raised $75,000 came from 8 individuals/PACs below.

Commissioner Rodney Ellis$25,000
Judge Lina Hidalgo$10,000
Dr. John Calhoun$10,000
Loeb Margery$10,000
Across the Track PAC$5,000
Husch Blackwell LLP$5,000
Linebarger Goggan Blare & Sampson$5,000
Sabouni Mourhaf$5,000
$75,000

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Not Raising Campaign Cash: Scott Bowen for State Representative

July 16, 2026

Bowen is the heir of the throne.

Former CCISD Trustee Scott Bowen, after being ousted from the Board, is now the republican nominee for State Representative of the Bay Area. In March he easily beat his Republican conservative, Robert Mitchell, even though Mitchell was a far better candidate. In that period Bowen financed his campaign with a $50,000 personal loan and major donations from out of district PACs. Bowen is the new PACMAN of the Bay Area. Bowen raised over $200,000 for his primary race but for the general election he has raised significantly less.

His mid year report filed on 7/15/2026 shows he raised only $12,000 with more than half coming from various out of district PACs. He also added $15,000 to his personal loan amount. He has only $16,000 cash on hand. For Bowen winning the primary was all he needed to win the general election. He probably thinks he is entitled to be the heir to the throne held by a Republican for over 30 years. He doesn’t need to raise money to earn the votes of those in the Bay Area, after all he is PACMAN and his devotion will be to Greg Abbott and his PAC buddies not to the citizens of the district.

Bowen is running against Albert Wittliff who is depending on donations from those in the community. Wittliff has met with the business community as well as voters in the district. If you listen to Albert speak on any issue affecting the community, insurance, electricity prices, education, vouchers, etc you will leave very impressed. Wittliff has applicable experience for the job. He is an excellent speaker. Bowen, on the other hand, is awkward, has a failed record of leadership on the CCISD Board, and stands out in a crowd like a duck doing the chicken dance.

There are a number of forums scheduled between the town where voters will see the difference between the two.

BTW. I donated to Wittliff. Take 4 minutes and watch a video of him speaking about his background.

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Will Harris County Commissioner Tom Ramsey vote for an Independent Investigation?

July 14, 2026

Many believe he will not vote to fund an independent investigation of the ICE killing. I beg to differ.

According to Fox26 Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis seeks to fund an independent investigation into the murder of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by ICE. It seems like all Commissioners are onboard except for Commissioner Tom Ramsey. He has been silent, as every Republican in the State. But Ramsey is a “Republican”conservative” and the only Republican on Harris County Commissioners Court. In the past if a member of a Federal agency shot and killed people in Harris County Conservatives would be yelling about “Jack booted thugs”. Unfortunately this is a new Republican Party and Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was a Mexican. (Republicans don’t like Mexicans. Or Jews. Or Muslims, gays, teachers, etc etc) If Lorenzo was a Larry and had a boatload of guns Ramsey would jump on this investigation like Ken Paxton jumping the bones of his christian, married, mistress. (eww)

So will the real conservative vote to reign in ICE? Will he vote in favor of funding an independent investigation into the senseless shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo? Needless to say ICE investigating ICE is a non starter and a no brainer. Anytime someone is murdered in the County the County is in charge of the investigation NOT the agency responsible for the shooting.

But will Ramsey return to being a conservative with conservative values or will he stick his nose up Trump’s ass and vote no on funding an independent investigation?

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What Progressives Could Learn from Lindsey Graham

July 13, 2026

Just one important thing.

There is little if anything I can agree on with Lindsey Graham. Even prior to Trump Graham wasn’t the best human being in the Senate. As someone said he was a political parasite much like some of the progressives always performing for a camera, always looking for attention, always looking for the sound bite. But unlike progressives Graham was successful in creating relationships on both sides of the aisle which in the end helped move legislation.

Don’t get me wrong. I think Graham was an incredible ass kissing, bottom feeding, coward. He will always be remembered as the Senator who made awful, truthful, comments about Trump calling him a kook, unfit for office, a coward. That was until Trump was elected in 2016 then Graham sewed his lips to Trump’s ass. He briefly took a breath after the Jan 6 riots then reattached himself voting against removing him from office. Graham will never get that stain off of his nose.

But as John McCain’s wife said on MSNOW shortly after his death, Graham forged relationships with members of both sides of the aisle, when it suit his needs. He created friendships that lasted even after insulting one another in a “respectful” manner. He created gatherings with other Senators and their spouses. He fought them every step of the way on legislation then arranged for dinner. It’s hard to make personal insults towards another knowing you will be eating at their table along with both families.

And that is what progressives could learn from Graham. (it’s the only thing) You can’t be the lightning rod of the party spewing insults and then expect the other side or even your side to work with you on significant legislation. It’s like kicking someone in the balls and then asking them to shake hands and be friends. That’s not how politics works. Ask Bernie Sanders who has worked for over 40 years on universal healthcare or single payer, or medicare for all, or whatever he calls it now. Ask the members of The Squad who has a horrible record of legislative accomplishments much like the extreme right of the Republican Party.

Progressives could learn one thing from Graham to help them make progress. If you can’t make progress you can’t call yourself a progressive.

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The Who’s Who of Who has been Harassed by La Marque City Councilman

July 12, 2026
Ain’t that some SHIT

Before tomorrow’s city council meeting I thought I would compile this list. I will not name names except for the obvious. These are the people La Marque Councilman Joseph Lowry has harassed over the last few years. Some have filed for protective orders. Some have sued. Some are expected to do so in the near future.

I am sure I missed some.

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Harassment Charges by La Marque Councilman are Dropped

July 10, 2026

You can smell a lawsuit a mile away.

As I wrote a few days ago, Harvey Freebird was arrested on July 4th for a harassment complaint by La Marque City Councilman Joseph Lowry. It probably was due to the incident in the parking lot of the Galveston County Courthouse which Harvey recorded. Lowry called the police who investigated Harvey, viewed his video, and cleared him. Later Lowry entered the courtroom with a police escort much like a whiny ass little bitch.

But today those charges have been dropped by the District Attorney’s Office, but not forgotten. There are a lot of questions remaining to be answered. Was law enforcement illegally using the FLOCK cameras to track Harvey? Who signed the warrant for his arrest? Who wrote the warrant? Why was a warrant approved? What was the basis for granting a warrant in the first place? And what did Lowry and/or his wife have to do with this?

If I was Harvey I would be asking these questions and demanding answers.

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WTF ICE? Houston Mayor MIA in ICE Shooting

July 9, 2026

I rarely agree with Congressman Al Green but he is spot on this issue.

According to the Houston Chronicle Mayor Whitmire declined to get involved in the investigation concerning the shooting by ICE agents of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo. The Mayor claims the city is powerless in a federal investigation. I have to join many on City Council and across the County and Congressman Al Green. This is an all hands on deck moment and our city needs the resources of all levels of government because we have seen how ICE conducts their investigations.

ICE is corrupt and must be reformed to a functioning immigration agency. They are simply out of control. They are killing people because they have botched so many enforcement raids. In Salgado’s situation they could have waited till he was in the open, or at his house. Or they could have simply made a phone call requiring him to turn himself in. Salgado wasn’t a criminal. He wasn’t dangerous. Regardless of his immigration status he did not deserve to die.

If Whitmire is not going to take action then we should. We should learn the identities of those involved in the shooting. We should find videos documenting the incident. We should crowdsource an investigation into these individuals to learn their background, training, and experience. There needs to be an open, transparent investigation and charges brought if warranted.

ICE is dangerous. They should be given a choice. Take off your face masks, put on a name tag, follow the law, and stop killing human beings or leave the g**damn city. It should be that simple.

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La Marque Councilman Loses Lawsuit Against the City (Again)

July 8, 2026

UPDATE: Looks like Lowry has to pay the appeals court costs. See page two below.

What an incredible waste of tax dollars.

Back in April of 2022 City Councilman Joseph Lowry filed suit against the City of La Marque, members of the Council and the Police Chief. He lost that case and appealed it. Today the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals Case #25-40519 affirmed the lower court’s decision against Lowry. In his original lawsuit Lowry alleged under 42 U.S.C. (\S ) 1983 that officials retaliated against and censored him by removing yard signs, verbally attacking him, and banning him from posting on the city’s Facebook page. Yes, he sued the City for someone allegedly removing his campaign signs, probably calling him a fat ass, and banning him from myspace. (LOL)

The United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas Case# 3:22-CV-112 issued a summary judgement against Lowry back in April of 2022. For over 4 years the City had to litigate this case spending tax dollars on such a worthless case. Lowry has a habit of being sued and filing frivolous suits like this one. Lowry likes to mess with peoples campaign signs as well as verbally attacking people and banning them from his own Facebook pages.

Well now he lost. Again. He could be a fool and appeal it to the Supreme Court but what kind of an idiot lawyer would take such a worthless case?

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Galveston County Law Enforcement. Is it About Race?

July 8, 2026

You have to wonder.

You have to wonder why Galveston County and La Marque Police ignore complaints filed concerning harrassment by people of color concerning La Marque City Councilman Joseph Lowry but when Mr. Harrassment himself files a complaint they issue a BOLO, jump into action, activates the SWAT team and jumps on the alleged perpetrator like Lowry on a box of cinnamon sugar donuts.

There have been many complaints filed with the La Marque Police Department and the District Attorney’s Office asking for help yet they take no action. People of color have called press conferences asking law enforcement to take action and curb the abuse by Lowry before there is violence. They have filed complaints of being harassed at home, church, on the street, and even while trying to enjoy a family dinner at Roadhouse. Yet they do nothing. Many have spoken at City Council detailing accounts of harrassment by Lowry. There are complaints filed with the DA’s office about impersonating a law enforcement officer and filing false documents with the county. Yet nothing. Suits have been filed against Lowry for harrassment and defamation and yet law enforcement is silent. This abuse been going on for years all documented by The Mark, a Facebook page and yet no action is taken. But….

When they received a complaint concerning harrassment from Mr. Harrassment himself they jump into action. This weekend it looks like Lowry filed a complaint against a 1st Amendment Auditor, Harvey Freebird which resulted in a warrant being issued and an arrest once he crossed the Galveston County border. All of this for a Class B Misdemeanor. Many questions are being asked like which Judge signed the warrant, and what did the warrant say. Also why was the Facebook page “Freebird Exposed and Unhinged” deleted immediately after posting the picture above? This page was managed by members of Galveston County law enforcement. Why did they take such drastic action on behalf of a fat white guy while ignoring the pleas of people of color concerning harrassment by Lowry? It’s almost as if law enforcement in Galveston County is in full support of what Lowry is doing towards the Black community.

You really have to wonder.

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La Marque Councilman Files Harassment Charges. Law Enforcement Descends.

July 7, 2026

You have to get up pretty early in the morning to make up stuff like this. Mr Harassment, La Marque City Councilman Joseph Lowry, whined to the Galveston County Sheriff’s Office about….wait for it….being harassed.

But the videos taken of the so called harrassment will probably end in the charges being dropped. Harvey Freebird is a “1st Amendment Auditor”. He follows the police and videos them to make sure they are not abusing their power. Harvey attended the trial against City Councilman Joseph Lowry who was being sued for…..wait for it again…..harrassment. In that suit he settled with one of the plaintiffs, won on a technicality on one, and one was dismissed. Harvey made two videos when he became aware of Lowry sitting in his minivan in the parking lot instead of attending his own trial. He also videoed him walking into the courtroom with a police escort.

His first video was from a distance in the courthouse parking lot. Of course Lowry didn’t like to be harassed much like the dozen of people who he has harassed so he did what he does best, he called the police. Unfortunately for Lowry the police came, talked with Harvey, and cleared him of any wrong doing. They attempted to talk with Lowry but he was ugly crying in his minivan and was too verklempt to talk. (ok I made that up)

His second video was taken in the Courthouse as Lowry was walking down the hall, with a police escort, to enter the courtroom. That video would have shown no one was harassing anyone but the Judge required Harvey to delete the video. Later a member of the media approached the judge and made her aware that she had also taken pictures. She was required to delete those pictures. The Courtroom has signs prohibiting videos or picture but I do not remember signs for the entire Courthouse. Regardless, the video was deleted.

So after settling his suit for harassment Lowry calls his police buddies in Galveston County and files a harassment complaint against Harvey. The Sherriff’s office issues an APB, a BOLO, activates their SWAT team, and alerts the National Guard as the FLOCK cameras detects Harvey’s truck crossing into the County. Law enforcement quickly descended upon Harvey’s location and served a warrant on him for a class B misdemeanor offense all while there was chaos and frivolity abound.

(OK. I made most of that up, except it did take 4 officers, and it was just a Class B misdemeanor) Harvey was arrested, released, and charges will probably be dropped, and then hopefully he will sued the living shit out of the Galveston County Sheriff’s Office for wait for it…..harrassment.

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Texas Congressman on Affordability “Let’s them eat cake”

July 3, 2026

Remember Marie Antoinette? There is no evidence she actually said “Let them eat cake” as the citizens of France were starving.

But…there is evidence, and it’s on film, of Texas Congressman Troy Nehls saying he is going to sit back and eat lobsters and ribeyes on July 4th when he as asked about the affordability issue of Americans. Take a minute to watch him below.

Troy also couldn’t help but kiss Trump’s ass claiming he is the best president in his lifetime. Troy is well known for ass kissing. He is probably the biggest ass kisser in Texas overshadowing Senator John Cornyn and Senator Ted Cruz. Troy isn’t running for reelection, but his brother is. Troy comes from a family of ass kissers so don’t expect anything different from his twin brother, Trevor. Trevor will have his lips sewn to Trump’s ass on day one if elected. Troy was involved in an incident requiring the Jaws of Life:

“Our brave first responders took decisive action with the jaws of life and tried to pry Congressman Nehls lips off of Donald Trump’s ass, but he was stuck. 

Troy is also an asshole. He was criticized for stolen valor, claiming he was in combat. He claimed Trump was the “second coming”. He was caught profiling Latinos. From a previous post:

Nehls was fired from the Richmond Police Department. He is now the Sheriff of Fort Bend. How in the world can this happen? Nehls should have been banned from law enforcement not elevated. Compound this with the fact that his department was caught profiling Latinos in speed traps. 

So on this 4th, as you are celebrating the 250th birthday of American, think about Marie and Troy and enjoy your fucking cake.

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Another Dick Running for Harris County School Board

July 2, 2026

It’s bad enough we have one Dick on the Harris County Department of Education.

HCDE Trustee Eric Dick’s wife, Denise or Danielle Dick, is running for HCDE. This is the same woman who called the police on her husband for domestic violence back in March of 2025 as documented by Houston Public Media:

Dick’s wife, who is not being named because she is the victim of alleged domestic violence, filed for divorce in January, court records show.

A Houston Police Department spokesperson told Houston Public Media that Dick was arrested following a welfare check at his residence. 

“It was about 5:40 a.m. on March 7; a 39-year-old female stated that she had argued with him and was pushed to the ground and punched,” the spokesperson said. “He then locked himself in the bathroom. We managed to talk him out and he told the officer that they had both argued and then he was taken into custody.”

The charges were eventually dropped. Danielle has ran for office twice before and lost. This time she is running using her middle name, Denise, per the article by the Houston Chronicle. This is par for the Dick family. There is always some kind of controversy surrounding the Dicks especially Eric. Eric is currently serving on the HCDE. He has had a grievance filed against him for a number of reasons concerning the $40,000 file he received from the Texas Ethics Commission. Instead of sanctioning Dick he agreed to donate $40,000 to HCDE programs. As of today he hasn’t and there is no record of Dick paying the fine to the TEC. He is the poster child of malpractice. He has a long record of controversy. You can review it here.

Dick is running against a well qualified Trustee Silky Joshi-Malik, who is a former Houston ISD teacher and a public policy researcher. I wish Dick would just pull out.

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Catholics Condemn Protestant Versions of the Bible in Texas Schools

June 28, 2026

Praise the Lord.

Catholics across the State have risen up against the State Board of Education’s inserting bible verses into the curriculum for public schools. According to Catholic Monthly, Father Sergio Benítez Gonzales said “If the State wants to insert biblical verse into public schools then it should be Catholic verses and nothing else. Catholics created Christianity. We dominate Christianity. and therefore we rule over all alternative religions such as Baptist, Methodists, and especially Protestant.”

According to the Texas Almanac Catholics make up the vast majority of Christians in the State of Texas with about 21% of the total while Southern Babtist make up about 17%. The leader of the Christian faith is the Pope and most Christians follow the Pope and the rulings of the Catholic Church. Church members of the Catholic faith have condemned posting the Protestant version of the 10 Commandments in schools and the forced teachings of non Catholic bible verses in public schools.

“If Texas wants to insert religion into schools then it must be the true and only Christian religion, that being Catholicism. All the other bastard religions can sit down and be quiet if they do not agree with the teachings of the Catholic Church g**damnit.”

Welcome to Satire Sunday.

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The new Face of the Texas Democratic Party?

June 27, 2026

Oh F** no .

This is a historic time for Democrats in Texas. The Republican party has lost touch with the electorate, a party taken over by vile, hateful, racist MAGAt politicians. There is talk, yet again, of a blue wave, one we thought was coming in 2024, 2022, 2020, 2018,, and 2016 (but emails).

Independent voters are looking for stability, common sense, no drama. They have had enough of extremists and all the Democratic Party needs to do is reach out to them. For those of us in red districts we can’t win with only votes by Democrats. We aren’t fucking New York. We need those voters who can be convinced to not switch parties but to switch their values and their votes.

Unfortunately the TDP decided instead to put Senator Bernie Fucking Sanders the guy who gave us Trump in 2016, and created “Democratic Socialists” as the face of our party. And you can count on the media and the Republican Party to jump on this like Ken Paxton jumping on another mistress. (Gross)

For fuck sakes. How stupid is that? Sanders is a far left socialist who runs as an Independent in his own State, and a Democrat when it suits him. He doesn’t represent our party.

And he should be on the gdamn stage lecturing us.

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Sharia Law is just like the Ten Commandments

June 24, 2026

Sharia Law is a set of rules followed in predominantly Muslim countries. The Ten Commandments is a set of rules followed in predominantly Christian countries. Both have absolutely nothing to do with laws governing Texas or the United States.

The Republican Party is running on ending Sharia law because they literally have nothing else to run on. The abortion issue is over. Their immigration policy has exploded in their face. Their fiscal policies have created a $39 Trillion debt. They have lost control of their own party and of Donald Trump. Their foreign policies have united our allies against us. As they turned their attention to Sharia law, our home insurance is out the roof, electricity bills are shocking, and our schools continue to be underfunded due to their voucher scam. But there is more, healthcare costs have skyrocketed leaving many unable to afford it. Texas has become one of the worst states to retire in. Rural hospitals are closing. In short after 30 years of Republican rule, our great state of Texas sucks.

But Sharia law, like the 10 commandments, are not enforceable in Texas or the United States. You can have as many affairs as you want and lie every single hour of the day and not be held legally accountable. Ask Ken Paxton and Donald Trump.

Don’t be an idiot and fall for this Sharia Law stupidity.

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Move Over La Marque. Pearland is Entering the Chaos.

June 22, 2026

Chaos has bounced around the Bay Area. Pearland is next in line.

The chaos in the Bay Area started with League City and Councilman Justin Hicks who eventually resigned in disgrace. Then Seabrook was about to take over the media attention but the citizens voted down the extremists of Save Our Seabrook. Then Joseph Lowry, Councilman of La Marque took over and has a death grip on creating chaos in the city. Tonight Pearland may enter the chaos.

Word has it that tonight at the Council meeting the Members will vote to limit the power and participation of their newly elected Mayor, Quentin Wiltz. Wiltz was elected with 52% of the vote in an area carried by Trump by 59%. Although this is a non-partisan election both candidates were endorsed by their respective parties.

Wiltz is a very well qualified individual for the office. In a non partisan race that should be the first priority for office. You can read his background here. Unfortunately the Republicans on council is considering limiting the Mayors power and participation in committees leaving him to be a sitting Mayor, literally. Why? That is a good question.

The meeting is tonight with citizens expected to address the Council during community input. City Hall Council Chamber, 3519 Liberty Drive, Pearland, Texas 77581. 6:30 PM.

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A Newbie’s Guide to the Texas Democratic Convention

June 22, 2026

My first convention was in El Paso back in 1992!

I’ve been to every Texas Democratic Party Convention since 1992 (or 1994). They are fun, energizing, and informative. You can find all the information for the convention at the Texas Democratic Party website texasdemocraticconvention.com. Here are some suggestions for those new to the Convention to be held in Corpus Christi.

Dress Comfortably
Most of the time at the convention requires dressing comfortably with walking shoes. The events on Thursday evening and the breakfast requires a little more dressy. Suit and ties are not necessary or cocktail dresses.

Petitions
Do yourself and everyone else a favor. Don’t sign any petitions to get a resolution on the floor of the convention. If a resolution is important it will go through the proper channels for resolution. Fringe groups use this tactic to get controversial subjects brought to the floor for debate and voting. It’s usually a long, drawn out process, which results in a hill of beans. I am sure there will be something concerning the Israeli/Gaza situation or possibly the “I just don’t like her” rule change.

Stay away from Fringe Groups
Stay away from the fringe groups trying to infiltrate the party. They are usually the ones trying to get you to sign a petition. Years ago we had the “LaRouche Youth Movement”. They are literally a cult. I made the newbie mistake of meeting with them and was hounded for a few years. They were like stepping on gum. Today it is the members of the Democratic Socialist of America or DSA who are the fringe of the party. Do yourself a favor and just stick to being a Democrat. 

Speakers
There is a lot of time devoted to speeches by elected officials and/or candidates. Pick and choose what you want to listen to. Most of your time will be spent listening to them. It is a great rah-rah session but can become boring.

General Schedule.
Thursday is the kickoff party. 
Friday is the State Democratic Executive Committee (SDEC) meeting in the morning. Various Caucus and training meetings will take place. Speeches by elected officials will take place at night.
Saturday the Congressional District Delegates will convene. There will be more speeches Saturday night. The convention ends on Saturday evening but the parties will continue.

Kick Off Party
Thursday evening is the kickoff party of the convention. I always find it to be fun. It is a fundraiser so they will have a little food and a cash bar. Usually there is a speaker or more. It’s a good way to mingle with other like minded people. Plan for dinner before or after. Lots of elected officials usually attend this party.

Check in
You will find the check in desk at the convention center. I believe we will be checking in by congressional district this year. Find your district, and check in. You will also receive a delegate badge, then find an organization that sells a lanyard and plastic holder. They usually sell them for a few dollars. You will also receive a tote bag with a program for the weekend.

Party Business
The State Democratic Executive Committee meets on Friday. The meeting is open if you care to attend. You will get an idea of what the party does at the SDEC meetings. (hint: It’s boring) Delegates will break out into Congressional Districts (Or Senate Districts) to elect people to various committees and positions such as SDEC members. You also may have to vote on various proposed rule changes and resolutions that shape the party. Usually what is voted on tends to be in the news.

Lady Bird Breakfast
Early in the morning on Saturday is another fundraiser. Personally I would skip it especially if you had a late night on Friday. 

Parties and hospitality suites
Many organizations will hold parties or hospitality suites with food and drinks. Find one that interests you and go meet like minded people. The Young Democrats usually put on a good event as well as the LGBTQ organization. Elected officials, counties, cities, and others will host at a suite in a hotel or at a local bar. Look for invitations in your convention bag or advertisements. Go meet your elected officials!

Caucuses and training
On Friday and Saturday there will be a number of organizations that will meet up. In the past I have been disappointed because the entire 2 hours are taken over by candidates wanting to talk. Some orgs put the candidates at the end of business. Some are very informal and others actually conduct business of electing leadership etc. Find one and attend. I personally like the Hispanic Caucuses (yes there are multiple) and the Gun Safety Caucus. There will also be training for VAN, how to run a campaign, etc. Again find one and attend.

Exhibits
Bring some money! There will be an Exhibit Hall area selling t-shirts, lanyards, etc as well as informational booths. Many years ago I had a booth concerning consumer issues. It was a very fun way to talk with people about issues concerning new home constructions, electricity, and home insurance.

Enjoy the convention!

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