Election Turmoil: The Higginbotham and Hicks Saga

March 9, 2025

The signs are out on the streets yet City Council has not authorized an election to replace Justin Hicks who resigned last week after month of turmoil. Scott Higginbotham, who lost to Council Member Tom Crews in 2024, got a jump on City Council and has put up signs throughout the city. In that election he lost by just a few hundred votes while his buddy Justin Hicks easily won by 10 points, not vote, points. Go figure. I had expected the Higginbotham/Hicks team to win. Maybe Higginbotham didn’t have enough baggage like Hicks had. As I said in a previous post:

Justin ran on his credentials of being a MAGAt conservative and decorated Iraq war veteran. The voters gave Hicks a pass on his inability to be honest about his campaign finance reports, hold a job, pay his bills, or his filing for bankruptcy. Someone with this type of record should never get near an elected office. Yet the same voters who put Hicks back in office also re-elected a true conservative, Tom Crews. They voted from one extreme to common decency.

Higginbotham self financed his campaign with over $20,000 and a donation from Nick Long’s PAC. He has an Ethics Commission investigation for this donation. Higginbotham gave Long’s PAC $5000 who then gave $5000 to Parabellum Media LLC in support of Higginbotham. It’s very strange and worth looking into.

But make no mistake about it. Higginbotham is endorsed by Hicks, the Mayor and Council Member Tom Cones who refused to call for Hicks’ resignation. Higginbotham’s ethics complaint might be resolved this month before the election. Until then it is clear Hicks 2.0 is going to be on the ballot.


Update on Eric Dick and the dead guy

March 8, 2025

I don’t know what to believe.

Eric Dick, HCDE Trustee and an insurance attorney, was given till March 7th to explain why it looks like a dead guy signed documents that he submitted in a case against Allstate. According to a previous post:

Today a Judge signed an order claiming Dick filed an affidavit from an expert named Richard Gadnow. The affidavit claims Gadnow had inspected a home and found damage. The signed affidavit by Gadnow was filed almost a year AFTER Gadnow died from brain cancer.

Dick claimed the Richard Gadnow who inspected the property and signed the documents was not the deceased but his son who is quite alive. Yesterday Dick filed a response which included his response, a declaration from the son, and a declaration from the Notary Public who witnessed the signature process. None of these documents were notarized but then again I don’t believe that is required. You can view the response from Dick here.

So now the ball is in the Judges court.


Is Sheriff Fullen Above the Law? An Investigation

March 6, 2025

No Place But Texas. Literally.

OMG if Galveston County’s Sheriff Jimmy Fullen was named Hunter Biden he would have been cancelled yesterday. Instead Fullen has hired Tony Buzbee, the guy who got Texas Attorney General off the hook in his impeachment trial and has filed a lawsuit against the Commission On Law Enforcement (TCOLE). As you might remember TCOLE called for suspending Fullen’s law license because he did what Hunter Biden did, he falsified government documents. This is what TCOLE stated concerning Fullen:

Specifically, Respondent omitted, failed to disclose, or provided false or untruthful information related to job experience, having been disciplined at work, having been fired or asked to resign from a place of employment, having been accused of discrimination, having been the subject of a written complaint at work, having failed to make or been late on a court-ordered payment, having been part of a civil lawsuit, and failing to disclose two arrests.

You can read the entire letter from the TCOLE here. That should be enough for any law enforcement official to be suspended but Fullen is special. He is just like former City Council Member Justin Hicks. He thinks he is above the law and he is willing to file a lawsuit to prevent TCOLE from taking any action against him. It is disturbing that Fullen has NOT denied the allegations against him. Sure he did exactly what Hunter Biden did but then again he is a MAGAt. He is special.

If you can’t tell the truth as an office of the law how can anyone believe anything you say? Hopefully Fullen will be put on the stand, under oath, and have to defend his actions, or lie about them. He still has a pending ethics complaint against him for an illegal $100,000 loan.

You can read the lawsuit filed by Fullen here.


When Conservatives lose their party: Justin Hicks

March 1, 2025

It’s over. League City MAGAManiac Council Member Justin Hicks has resigned.

As I have said in the past I have $175 worth of reasons to oppose Justin Hicks but I’m not happy with the results. He is being investigated by the District Attorney and the burden of his fiasco has been put on his wife and kids. Unfortunately that is all on him. He did it. He is responsible for it. Still it is a sad ending to a problem caused by the so called “conservatives” of the Republic Party. You so called “conservatives” put him in office. You did this.

And now it’s difficult to watch City Council and the Mayor call for his resignation claiming they are “committed to to upholding the highest standards of conduct and integrity”, and accusing him of violating rules of procedures and conduct unbecoming of an elected official. They accuse Hicks of attacking law enforcement, being above the law, abusing his power as an elected official and yet they all probably voted for that rotten bastard Trump.

Trump, unlike Justin Hicks, is a convicted felon. He fucked a porn star, paid her off to keep quiet, and then lied about it to his constituents. He stole classified documents, hid them from the FBI, then lied about it. He was indicted for organizing a riot at the capitol which ended in a number of law enforcement officials being attacked, some dying. He watched for over 3 hours as he watched his mob attack law enforcement. He was impeached. Twice. And yet you fucking so called “conservatives” voted to put him in office. Again.

And now League City Mayor Nick Long has the balls to call a special meeting to sanction Hicks and call for his resignation all while he and others ignore what that fucked up Trump has done. What the fuck is wrong with you fucking people? Yes Hicks should have been sanctioned. He should have resigned but the hypocrisy of the so called conservatives on City Council is epic. Just fucking epic.

True conservatives need to admit it. You have lost your party. You have lost your morals. You have lost your balls. You have lost your common sense. But you have an opportunity to take back your party. Restore it to the part of Lincoln and Reagan. Restore it to the party of family values, common sense, and fiscal responsibility,

Or else just go fuck yourself.


Eric Dick: Legal Trouble over ‘Dead’ Expert’s Signature

February 21, 2025

This is bad.

I found an article titled “Texas Judge Threatens Charges Over ‘Dead’ Expert’s Signature” and thought could it be Eric Dick? It is and this is some pretty serious stuff. I know this not because I read the article (It’s behind a paywall) but because I was forward an order from the Judge of the District Court of the Southern District of Texas. You can read the order here but the last page is particularly damning:

Background:
Dick has been in the news for multiple sanctions by the Texas Ethics Commission for a total of $40,000, for a grievance filed against him at the Harris County Department of Education, for illegally soliciting clients in Hawaii after the fires, and other things. You can read about Dick here. Last year Dick was sanctioned by a Judge in Harris and Galveston County. Each Judge fined him $125,000. You can read the details here. Today a Judge signed an order claiming Dick filed an affidavit from an expert named Richard Gadnow. The affidavit claims Gadnow had inspected a home and found damage. The signed affidavit by Gadnow was filed almost a year AFTER Gadnow died from brain cancer.

Yep. Serious stuff. Dick has a hearing set for March 7, 2025 to defend his actions. It ought to be interesting. To compound all of this it looks like his wife might have gotten fed up with Dick:


Scott Bowen: A Threat to CCISD Education

February 17, 2025

Two terms of chaos is enough.

Scott Bowen has brought chaos, division, and stupidity to the CCISD School Board. Taxpayers, parents, teachers, and students deserve better. Prior to Bowen’s election the Board was populated with members of the community whose interests were solely educational. They had a background in education, kids in CCISD, or a skill needed by the district. Bowen had/has none of these. The Trustees put the district’s well being ahead of their political views. Bowen brought his political bullshit into the classroom.

It’s time to take Bowen out. Here is a list of good reasons to end Bowen’s time on the Board. Keep in mind while reading this Bowen always campaigns on “Keeping politics out of CCISD”.

Bowen’s Association with extremist organizations:

Nick Fuentes

CRT, DEI, Vouchers and more.

  • Bowen spearheaded the worthless effort calling for the end of “CRT” in the classroom. CRT or “Critical Race Theory” was never taught in CCISD and was never planned to be taught. It’s a graduate course taught in a few colleges, not k-12. It was a huge waste of effort, time, and money.
  • He spearheaded the book ban targeting the Gay community including parents, teachers, and students. (his family members are gay)
  • He was caught on camera advocating for school vouchers by sponsoring a resolution for the Texas Republic Party. It passed but not unanimously.
  • He was caught on camera testifying against public schools and claiming to representing the district (A formal grievance was filed against him for this)

Recruiting candidates to run against sitting Board Members

Katy ISD Trustee
  • Since being elected he has recruited 5 candidates to run for the board to advance his political agenda. Two won. One is currently sitting on the Board. (Larson)
  • He ran for President, Vice President, and Secretary but received just 3 votes on each, and was rejected by the Board. He continues to look for the 4th vote.
  • He solicited money from extremist PACs with one goal of taking over School Boards.
  • CCISD Voters have resisted the takeover of School Boards by extremist PACs unlike voters in Keller ISD, Katy ISD. They are in turmoil.
  • He recruited Christine Parizo to run against the sitting President. She lost by 25 points, called for a recount, claimed voter fraud, called for an investigation by the Texas Attorney General. She lost all claims.
  • He recruited Misty Dawson the most unqualified candidate to run for the School Board. She lost, called for a recount, then sued. Eventually she dropped her suit.
  • Bowen, as a sitting Trustee, meddled in the lawsuit Dawson brought against her winning opponent.
  • He recruited Pete Lauzon to run against the sitting President. Lauzon was mainly funded by Defend Texas Liberty, the PAC associated with the white supremacist. He also lost.
  • He has recruited a candidate (Joe Machol) to run against a sitting Board member.
  • He has solicited money and support from partisan organizations with unlimited money.

Other issues

Hicks, Long, Bowen

It’s time to end Bowen’s career at CCISD and let him start running for State Representative or Congress. These districts are so gerrymandered he will win no matter how much money he takes from white supremacists.


CliffNotes: Charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams

February 15, 2025

The following charges were dropped by the “law and order” President.

I took another one for the team and read the 57 page indictment against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. In return for dropping the charges against him Adams has agreed to help Trump with his immigration raids. So much for “Law and Order”. Here are the charges against him:

  • Accepted illegal “straw” contributions from donors who hid their donations through a 3rd party.
  • Applied for and received $10 Million in matching funds from the city using these illegal donations.
  • Adams received free meals, air travel, hotels, from a Turkish national who arranged these illegal contributions
  • Adams hid these illegal contributions and illegal benefits from the City
  • Adams deleted evidence of his corruption
  • In exchange for free travel Adams pressured the FDNY to open a Turkish consular building without the required permits. He threatened the FDNY’s inspector with being fired.
  • In 2015 Adams secretly began accepting free luxury travel from a Turkish Official amounting to over $66,000
  • Adams neglected to report the luxury travel and accommodations on his annual disclosure forms as required by law
  • Falsified his disclosure statements
  • In return for the travel benefits Adams granted political requests from the Turkish Official.
  • Adams traveled to Istanbul to solicit illegal donations
  • Adams solicits and accepts illegal donations from multiple New York construction companies
  • Adam’s staff directed the owner of construction company to direct his employees to donate to his campaign and then reimburse them.
  • Adam applied for matching funds using these illegal donations
  • Adams accept illegal donations from a Turkish University of $20,000 dividing it up amongst employees in appropriate amoutns
  • Adams accepted bribes from the Turkish official
  • After his election Adams favors those who provided illegal donations
  • Adams and his staff attempted to conceal their criminal conduct
  • Adams was charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud, Bribery, receiving donations from foreign nationals

The grand jury indicted Adams on all counts. The indictment is a very detailed read.


Candidates set for CCISD Elections

February 14, 2025

I have my favorites

Both CCISD Trustees Jessica Cejka and Scott Bowen have drawn opponents. Seabrook City Councilman Joe Machol will challenge Jessica Cejka and the Chairman of the Board of the Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce, Rebecca Lilley, will challenge Scott Bowen. You can find filing information about the candidates including financial reports at the CCISD Election site.

May the best women win!


Right wing blogger case dismissed

February 14, 2025

OMG! WTF? GOP!

The cases against Aubrey Taylor, some kind of political blogger, were dismissed yesterday. From a previous post:

A right wing blogger, Aubrey Taylor, who publishes an online publication called Houston Business Connections, (It’s a blog) was indicted yesterday for assaulting the chair of Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee campaign.

The case was dropped after the prosecutor claimed “Probable cause exists but cannot prove beyond a reasonable doubt.” Taylor is a strange dude. He has a serious criminal record and has served time. The Houston Chronicle wrote about the assault as well as the dismissal. According to the Chronicle Taylor filed a civil suit against the chair the day after the assault. He is demanding $100,000.

Taylor likes to parade around polling stations dressed up like someone in the press in a war zone, flack jacket and all. The flack jacket looks like a life jacket for skiing and it might well be. I don’t know which side of the aisle he is on but Democrats should stay away from him. Again from a previous post:

He has ties to Steven Hotze an extreme far right influencer of the Harris County Republican Party who also has been charged with a felony, although much more serious.

Taylor list Hotze as the “Man of the Year”. Hotze is under indictment for aggravated assault for his role in an attack on an AC repair man who Hotze claimed had thousands of illegal votes in his truck. (He didn’t) His case will be coming up this year.

Taylor’s lawyer claims the case was dismissed due to the incompetence of the previous District Attorney, Kim Ogg. Ogg has become like the jelly of the month club. She just keeps on giving.


Who funds True Texas Project?

February 13, 2025

For a group that has been around for 15 years I am surprised at their fundraising totals.

TTP over 15 years raised $315,612. $184,216 came from 7 donors donating at least $2,000. $116,731 was donated by Timothy Dunn and Defend Texas Liberty. Dunn and Farris Wilks created and funded Defend Texas Liberty. You can see the donation breakdown here. As you recall DTL was disbanded after Texas Monthly exposed them for meeting with a known white supremacist Nick Fuentes. Google Nick Fuentes. Here is a sample:

Fuentes is documented by the ADL including “On a livestream episode, Fuentes “jokingly” denied the Holocaust and compared Jews burnt in concentration camps to cookies in an oven.” 

Timothy Dunn also created Empower Texans which is also no longer in business. Empower Texans donated $31,000. Also our State Senator Mayes Middleton donated $13,000. The two billionaires Dunn and Wilks are all over this organization as well as others such as the new Texas United for a Conservative Majority. They donated $40,000 to TTP. Make what you will about this information. Here are the top donors:

Contributor NameAmount
TEXANS FOR A CONSERVATIVE MAJORITY40,000.00
Empower Texans PAC25,000.00
Defend Texas Liberty PAC24,731.97
Defend Texas Liberty PAC21,000.00
Dunn ,Timothy18,000.00
Dunn ,Timothy13,000.00
Middleton ,Mayes13,000.00
Saulsbury ,Dick12,000.00
Empower Texans4,000.00
Texans for Dan Patrick3,000.00
Mason  ,David2,400.00
Mason  ,David2,085.00
Empower Texans2,000.00
Mason  ,David2,000.00
Patrick ,Dan 2,000.00