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Mesquite Lion
Hello to all my friends here in Mesquite, Eastern Dallas County,
SE Dallas County, and the surrounding area as well.
My name is Sergio Garcia and I want to thank you for taking the
time to visit, read, or write to the Mesquite Lion.
Mesquite lion is a Mesquite-Centric website dedicated to
serving the citizens of Mesquite by providing information and
sparking debate on political and social issues here in our city,
as well as throughout the state of Texas and the nation.
For it is through our Constitution which gives us all the Right to
free Speech and the freedom of the Press that I may undertake
this endeavor.
SE Dallas County, and the surrounding area as well.
My name is Sergio Garcia and I want to thank you for taking the
time to visit, read, or write to the Mesquite Lion.
Mesquite lion is a Mesquite-Centric website dedicated to
serving the citizens of Mesquite by providing information and
sparking debate on political and social issues here in our city,
as well as throughout the state of Texas and the nation.
For it is through our Constitution which gives us all the Right to
free Speech and the freedom of the Press that I may undertake
this endeavor.
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July 11, 2010
Throughout the summer months at the Mesquite Championship Rodeo, the
Mesquite Citizen's Police Academy Alumni Association (MCPAAA) will be providing
Free childrens' identification to the Public.
Identifying Photo and fingerprinting of children, will be given to anyone who would
like to have it done for their children. This service will be provided every Saturday
night at the Mesquite Championship Rodeo during the Summer.
The remaining dates at the Rodeo for this service, is July 24th & 31st, and August
7th, 21st, and 28th.
If you would like further information or have a question, please contact the
Mesquite Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association (MCPAAA) 972-329-8376
Throughout the summer months at the Mesquite Championship Rodeo, the
Mesquite Citizen's Police Academy Alumni Association (MCPAAA) will be providing
Free childrens' identification to the Public.
Identifying Photo and fingerprinting of children, will be given to anyone who would
like to have it done for their children. This service will be provided every Saturday
night at the Mesquite Championship Rodeo during the Summer.
The remaining dates at the Rodeo for this service, is July 24th & 31st, and August
7th, 21st, and 28th.
If you would like further information or have a question, please contact the
Mesquite Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association (MCPAAA) 972-329-8376
July 11, 2010
Free Fingerprinting for children identification will be made available to the Public
every Saturday night at the Mesquite Championship Rodeo during the Summer. This
service will be provided by the Mesquite Citizens Police Academy Alumni
Association (MCPAAA) If you would like further information or have a question,
please call 972-329-8376
Free Fingerprinting for children identification will be made available to the Public
every Saturday night at the Mesquite Championship Rodeo during the Summer. This
service will be provided by the Mesquite Citizens Police Academy Alumni
Association (MCPAAA) If you would like further information or have a question,
please call 972-329-8376
July 11, 2010
Free Fingerprinting for children identification is provided by the Mesquite Citizens
Police Academy Alumni Association (MCPAAA)every 2nd Saturday 10:00 AM - 12:00
PM at the CPAAA Office located in the Mesquite Police Department 777 N Galloway
Ave, Mesquite, TX 75149 if you would like futher information or have a question,
please call 972-329-8376
Free Fingerprinting for children identification is provided by the Mesquite Citizens
Police Academy Alumni Association (MCPAAA)every 2nd Saturday 10:00 AM - 12:00
PM at the CPAAA Office located in the Mesquite Police Department 777 N Galloway
Ave, Mesquite, TX 75149 if you would like futher information or have a question,
please call 972-329-8376
July 7, 2010
No politician should ever be seen as untouchable. Least of all someone like
Hensarling whom arrogantly will look you in the face and tell you he will never be
representing you, with a smile even. Tom Berry may be ahead of his time, be he is
head and shoulders a better chance of actually having someone in the Congress
that actually does work for the people, not for his own political interest. Do not
forget how Mr Hensarling basicly laughed in our face during the healthcare talks..
No politician should ever be seen as untouchable. Least of all someone like
Hensarling whom arrogantly will look you in the face and tell you he will never be
representing you, with a smile even. Tom Berry may be ahead of his time, be he is
head and shoulders a better chance of actually having someone in the Congress
that actually does work for the people, not for his own political interest. Do not
forget how Mr Hensarling basicly laughed in our face during the healthcare talks..
June 28, 2010
This past weekend several members of the Dallas County East Democratic Club
(DACED), serving as delegates, attended the Texas Democratic Party state
convention held in Corpus Christi.
At this year's convention the TDP voted to retain the Texas Two-step caucus
process, Re-Elect Boyd Ritchie as TDP Chairman, and formally nominated all
Democratic statewide Candidates, which included former Houston Mayor Bill White
for Governor, Linda Chavez-Thompson for Lieutenant Governor, and Jeff Weems for
Railroad Commission.
There will be short report on the convention, as well as discussion from those
DACED members who attended the convention, at this week's club meeting on
Wednesday night at Martinez Restaurant in Mesquite.
This past weekend several members of the Dallas County East Democratic Club
(DACED), serving as delegates, attended the Texas Democratic Party state
convention held in Corpus Christi.
At this year's convention the TDP voted to retain the Texas Two-step caucus
process, Re-Elect Boyd Ritchie as TDP Chairman, and formally nominated all
Democratic statewide Candidates, which included former Houston Mayor Bill White
for Governor, Linda Chavez-Thompson for Lieutenant Governor, and Jeff Weems for
Railroad Commission.
There will be short report on the convention, as well as discussion from those
DACED members who attended the convention, at this week's club meeting on
Wednesday night at Martinez Restaurant in Mesquite.
July 14, 2010
Had an interesting precinct matters meeting tonight, So many exciting things going
on between OFA , Miklos, and the Coordinated Camp, have to find some way to
make them all work smoothly together without burning out our resources here in
101..time to find some more eager bodies to help carry the load, so we all make it to
November.
Had an interesting precinct matters meeting tonight, So many exciting things going
on between OFA , Miklos, and the Coordinated Camp, have to find some way to
make them all work smoothly together without burning out our resources here in
101..time to find some more eager bodies to help carry the load, so we all make it to
November.
July 16, 2010
Here in Mesquite there are always opportunities for residents to help out their
neighbors, and as I looked over my calendar for the coming week, four such
opportunities to do good caught my eye.
First, on July 19th between 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM, there will be a fundraiser at the
Texas Roadhouse 1420 N. Peachtree Rd. for Kenny Antuna, a 2 year old boy with
Hemophilia.
10 % of your total food purchase that evening will be donated to his cause.
On Thrusday July 22nd there will be two good deed opportunities. Beginning at
11:00 AM and going on till 3:00 PM, at Eastfield College, the American Red Cross will
be holding a Blood Drive in Room C-135. Please contact Cynthia Taylor @
972.860.7190 to schedule an appointment.
Then that night, there will be a fundraiser for Mrs. Carol Bland held at the Spaghetti
Warehouse Italian Grill 3855 W. Emporium Cir.. Carol is a Breast Cancer Patient
who is in need of financial assistance, and will be having surgery in August. 20% of
your total food purchase will go to help Carol. You may also contribute by sending
donations to:
Carol Bland 4119 Hyde Park Mesquite TX 75150 She can also be reached
by email: carolbland@hotmail.com
The last one I'm pointing out will be a Garage Sale being held in Mesquite on
Saturday July 24th Benefiting Patti Kelley, wife of Michael Kelley. She has been
diagnosed with colon cancer, and the The two of them are holding the Garage sale
to help offset medical costs. The Sale will be held at Shamrock Pest Control 1515
E. Hwy 80 Starting at 9:00 AM and going all day long.
These are but four of any of a number of Good deed opportunities to be found in our
community any given week. Hopefully you will be able to make one of them.
Here in Mesquite there are always opportunities for residents to help out their
neighbors, and as I looked over my calendar for the coming week, four such
opportunities to do good caught my eye.
First, on July 19th between 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM, there will be a fundraiser at the
Texas Roadhouse 1420 N. Peachtree Rd. for Kenny Antuna, a 2 year old boy with
Hemophilia.
10 % of your total food purchase that evening will be donated to his cause.
On Thrusday July 22nd there will be two good deed opportunities. Beginning at
11:00 AM and going on till 3:00 PM, at Eastfield College, the American Red Cross will
be holding a Blood Drive in Room C-135. Please contact Cynthia Taylor @
972.860.7190 to schedule an appointment.
Then that night, there will be a fundraiser for Mrs. Carol Bland held at the Spaghetti
Warehouse Italian Grill 3855 W. Emporium Cir.. Carol is a Breast Cancer Patient
who is in need of financial assistance, and will be having surgery in August. 20% of
your total food purchase will go to help Carol. You may also contribute by sending
donations to:
Carol Bland 4119 Hyde Park Mesquite TX 75150 She can also be reached
by email: carolbland@hotmail.com
The last one I'm pointing out will be a Garage Sale being held in Mesquite on
Saturday July 24th Benefiting Patti Kelley, wife of Michael Kelley. She has been
diagnosed with colon cancer, and the The two of them are holding the Garage sale
to help offset medical costs. The Sale will be held at Shamrock Pest Control 1515
E. Hwy 80 Starting at 9:00 AM and going all day long.
These are but four of any of a number of Good deed opportunities to be found in our
community any given week. Hopefully you will be able to make one of them.
July 20, 2010
We had planned on making the MACE meeting & luncheon @ WCID # 6 today in
Balch Springs, But it didn't work out due to work. We'll send them an email and
explain why we couldn't make it, and that we'll see the next month.
We had planned on making the MACE meeting & luncheon @ WCID # 6 today in
Balch Springs, But it didn't work out due to work. We'll send them an email and
explain why we couldn't make it, and that we'll see the next month.
July 20, 2010
This week's Democratic Social on July 24th will be held at Rep Robert Miklos
Campaign Office 2201 Gus Thomasson Rd. Mesquite TX 75150 8am-10am we'll be
back at Panera Bread the following week July 31st
This week's Democratic Social on July 24th will be held at Rep Robert Miklos
Campaign Office 2201 Gus Thomasson Rd. Mesquite TX 75150 8am-10am we'll be
back at Panera Bread the following week July 31st
July 21, 2010
So why is there no repercussions for FOX news who continually ruins people's lives
with bad media practices, not even bothering to research stories before they air
them and get people fired. I think that when FOX news is given enough power to
pressure the Dept of Agriculture to make knee jerk decisions to keep from ending
up on Glen Beck ,, there is a problem. This lady was wronged on so many levels,
somebody needs to make it right, I don't know how,, but seriously, someone has to
be held accountable.
So why is there no repercussions for FOX news who continually ruins people's lives
with bad media practices, not even bothering to research stories before they air
them and get people fired. I think that when FOX news is given enough power to
pressure the Dept of Agriculture to make knee jerk decisions to keep from ending
up on Glen Beck ,, there is a problem. This lady was wronged on so many levels,
somebody needs to make it right, I don't know how,, but seriously, someone has to
be held accountable.
July 21, 2010
Denise Scott is Executive Assistant to the Secretary Thomas J. Vilsack. Her phone
number is: 202-720-3631. Her email address is: Denise.Scott2@usda.gov. Take a
min or 2 to send an email telling them how unacceptable their actions were and that
they need to do whatever they have to do to get her to come back , because honestly
we can't afford to lose people with the personal integrity of Ms Sherrod in our
government.
Denise Scott is Executive Assistant to the Secretary Thomas J. Vilsack. Her phone
number is: 202-720-3631. Her email address is: Denise.Scott2@usda.gov. Take a
min or 2 to send an email telling them how unacceptable their actions were and that
they need to do whatever they have to do to get her to come back , because honestly
we can't afford to lose people with the personal integrity of Ms Sherrod in our
government.
July 22, 2010
A very Happy Birthday today to Texas Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison.
A very Happy Birthday today to Texas Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison.
July 26, 2010
I'd like to wish a very Happy Birthday today to my friend Don Williams
I'd like to wish a very Happy Birthday today to my friend Don Williams
July 26, 2010
As I look at the Calendar, I see that not only is the next General membership meeting
of the DACED is this Wednesday, but that it is only 99 Days till Election day, and Six
weeks till Labor day weekend. --- Wow.
At this week's Club meeting, the subject will be on the environment. This is a subject
I care about very much, and undoubtedly many of you consider this a very important
issue. Our speaker for the evening will be Michael Hess.
Last Saturday our Democratic Social was hosted by Rep. Robert Miklos at his
campaign Re-Election Headquarters. We had a excellent turnout, and I want to thank
Robert very much for hosting the Social. We had a great time.
I hope to see many of you Wednesday evening.
As I look at the Calendar, I see that not only is the next General membership meeting
of the DACED is this Wednesday, but that it is only 99 Days till Election day, and Six
weeks till Labor day weekend. --- Wow.
At this week's Club meeting, the subject will be on the environment. This is a subject
I care about very much, and undoubtedly many of you consider this a very important
issue. Our speaker for the evening will be Michael Hess.
Last Saturday our Democratic Social was hosted by Rep. Robert Miklos at his
campaign Re-Election Headquarters. We had a excellent turnout, and I want to thank
Robert very much for hosting the Social. We had a great time.
I hope to see many of you Wednesday evening.
July 27, 2010
This past Saturday, (July 24) Justice of the Peace Candidate Wesley Johnson
attended the local Democratic Social held each weekend in Mesquite. This most
recent Social was hosted by State Rep. Robert Miklos, at his Campaign Re-Election
headquarters.
The event was well attended, and Candidate Johnson met and spoke with several
members of the local community.
Wesley would like to Thank Rep. Miklos for being so gracious in hosting the event,
and looks forward to the next Social when it returns to it's regular meeting spot at
Panera Bread in Mesquite next Saturday.
This past Saturday, (July 24) Justice of the Peace Candidate Wesley Johnson
attended the local Democratic Social held each weekend in Mesquite. This most
recent Social was hosted by State Rep. Robert Miklos, at his Campaign Re-Election
headquarters.
The event was well attended, and Candidate Johnson met and spoke with several
members of the local community.
Wesley would like to Thank Rep. Miklos for being so gracious in hosting the event,
and looks forward to the next Social when it returns to it's regular meeting spot at
Panera Bread in Mesquite next Saturday.
July 26, 2010
This past Saturdy morning, Rep. Robert Miklos, D-TX HD 101, hosted our weekly
Democratic Social at his campaign Re-Election Headquarters. We had a excellent
turnout, and We want to thank Robert very much for hosting the Social. We had a
great time.
Next weekend, we'll be back at our regular place, Panera Bread 18641 LBJ Fwy (@
Towne Centre) 8:AM-10:AM We hold this Social every Saturday morning, and is open
to whomever wants to come.
Come Join us for some Breakfast, Good Coffee, and Great Conversation.
This past Saturdy morning, Rep. Robert Miklos, D-TX HD 101, hosted our weekly
Democratic Social at his campaign Re-Election Headquarters. We had a excellent
turnout, and We want to thank Robert very much for hosting the Social. We had a
great time.
Next weekend, we'll be back at our regular place, Panera Bread 18641 LBJ Fwy (@
Towne Centre) 8:AM-10:AM We hold this Social every Saturday morning, and is open
to whomever wants to come.
Come Join us for some Breakfast, Good Coffee, and Great Conversation.
July 28, 2010
Today we'll be holding our General Membership meeting for the month of July.
At this evening meeting we'll be taking a moment to remember our friend and fellow
Democrat Annie Lesser who passed away this past Monday.
We will also be welcoming Democratic Statewide Candidate for Texas Railroad
Commissioner Jeff Weems. If you haven't yet had a chance to meet him or hear him
speak, you will not want to miss this opportunity.
Our Program and Speaker for this evening will be Mike Hess, who will talk on the
subject of Environment and Climate Change. I'm looking forward to this discussion.
Today we'll be holding our General Membership meeting for the month of July.
At this evening meeting we'll be taking a moment to remember our friend and fellow
Democrat Annie Lesser who passed away this past Monday.
We will also be welcoming Democratic Statewide Candidate for Texas Railroad
Commissioner Jeff Weems. If you haven't yet had a chance to meet him or hear him
speak, you will not want to miss this opportunity.
Our Program and Speaker for this evening will be Mike Hess, who will talk on the
subject of Environment and Climate Change. I'm looking forward to this discussion.
August 17, 2010
A week ago today, Mesquite Resident and Community leader Rachel Lopez hosted a
morning Reception for former Houston Mayor and Texas Gubernatorial Candidate Bill
White.
Mr. White was in Dallas County Tuesday campaigning for the Governorship. He is in a
tight race with Gov. Perry and the D-FW area will be crucial to any victory. His visit to
Mesquite, and Texas House District 101 underscores the importance that Eastern
Dallas County plays in choosing the next Governor of Texas.
The Reception, held at the home of Mrs. Lopez and her husband Sal, was attended by
a wide cross-section of the community. Among many local residents in attendance
to meet Candidate White, included State Rep. Robert Miklos, State Representative
Carol Alvarado, Mesquite City Councilman Bill Porter, Justice of the Peace Candidate
2-2 Wesley Johnson, and Pastor Bruce Archer.
In the living room of the Lopez home, Mr. White spoke of how and why Texas needs a
new Governor. A Governor who is not in it for himself and not influenced by special
interests. That Texas needs to get it's economy back on track, and that a good
Public Education system is part of that solution. Other issues discussed included
insurance rates, energy, and Border security.
Many people who attended the morning event, were very happy with the opportunity
to meet Mr. White and ask him questions on issues that were important to them. Deb
Brimer, of Mesquite, expressed her gratitude to Mrs. Lopez on the invitation and
opportunity to meet Bill White. Barbara Rojas, also of Mesquite, thanked Rachel for
opening up her home to host the event.
"It was indeed an honor to have Bill White at our home today;" Mrs. Lopez said.
"What a gracious man he is. I want to thank all of you who attended, as well. We had
a wonderful turnout. In hosting this event I wanted to give our community the chance
to meet a man who really cares about our great State of Texas...and not only that, but
cares enough to come to Mesquite..to our home and meet my friends, neighbors and
fellow community leaders."
CLICK HERE to See Photos.
A week ago today, Mesquite Resident and Community leader Rachel Lopez hosted a
morning Reception for former Houston Mayor and Texas Gubernatorial Candidate Bill
White.
Mr. White was in Dallas County Tuesday campaigning for the Governorship. He is in a
tight race with Gov. Perry and the D-FW area will be crucial to any victory. His visit to
Mesquite, and Texas House District 101 underscores the importance that Eastern
Dallas County plays in choosing the next Governor of Texas.
The Reception, held at the home of Mrs. Lopez and her husband Sal, was attended by
a wide cross-section of the community. Among many local residents in attendance
to meet Candidate White, included State Rep. Robert Miklos, State Representative
Carol Alvarado, Mesquite City Councilman Bill Porter, Justice of the Peace Candidate
2-2 Wesley Johnson, and Pastor Bruce Archer.
In the living room of the Lopez home, Mr. White spoke of how and why Texas needs a
new Governor. A Governor who is not in it for himself and not influenced by special
interests. That Texas needs to get it's economy back on track, and that a good
Public Education system is part of that solution. Other issues discussed included
insurance rates, energy, and Border security.
Many people who attended the morning event, were very happy with the opportunity
to meet Mr. White and ask him questions on issues that were important to them. Deb
Brimer, of Mesquite, expressed her gratitude to Mrs. Lopez on the invitation and
opportunity to meet Bill White. Barbara Rojas, also of Mesquite, thanked Rachel for
opening up her home to host the event.
"It was indeed an honor to have Bill White at our home today;" Mrs. Lopez said.
"What a gracious man he is. I want to thank all of you who attended, as well. We had
a wonderful turnout. In hosting this event I wanted to give our community the chance
to meet a man who really cares about our great State of Texas...and not only that, but
cares enough to come to Mesquite..to our home and meet my friends, neighbors and
fellow community leaders."
CLICK HERE to See Photos.
August 22, 2010
Did some phonebanking for OFA at Liz Walley's house this afternoon. Good group of
people working together to GOTV for the President and our Party. CLICK HERE to see
Pictures.
Did some phonebanking for OFA at Liz Walley's house this afternoon. Good group of
people working together to GOTV for the President and our Party. CLICK HERE to see
Pictures.
August 23, 2010
The next meeting of the DACED is this coming Weds evening, Aug 25. I hope many of
you will make plans to attend.
This month's Speaker and Program will be Kristina Hahsler, Founder/Executive
Director of Dallas Can Do Better. The Subject will be the Death Penalty. Certainly an
issue that many of you have an opinion on.
While I have your attention, I want to mention a few things that we'll talk about further
when I see Y'all at the meeting, and in the next couple of months. ---- our club will be
having a table at the DCDP Labor Day Picnic on Sept. 6th, Our club meeting in
October will begin at 8:00 PM, instead of 7:00 PM Due to Early-Voting, and our
November meeting will be held on November 17. There are more future event Dates
to come, such as our Xmas Party, But I wanted to go ahead and get some of this
information out to all of you in a some-what timely manner. We'll discuss more as
needed, thank you for understanding.
The next meeting of the DACED is this coming Weds evening, Aug 25. I hope many of
you will make plans to attend.
This month's Speaker and Program will be Kristina Hahsler, Founder/Executive
Director of Dallas Can Do Better. The Subject will be the Death Penalty. Certainly an
issue that many of you have an opinion on.
While I have your attention, I want to mention a few things that we'll talk about further
when I see Y'all at the meeting, and in the next couple of months. ---- our club will be
having a table at the DCDP Labor Day Picnic on Sept. 6th, Our club meeting in
October will begin at 8:00 PM, instead of 7:00 PM Due to Early-Voting, and our
November meeting will be held on November 17. There are more future event Dates
to come, such as our Xmas Party, But I wanted to go ahead and get some of this
information out to all of you in a some-what timely manner. We'll discuss more as
needed, thank you for understanding.
September 1, 2010
Justice of the Peace 2-2 Candidate Wesley Johnson, joined in on this morning's
Business networking event at Carino's Italian Grill in Mesquite, which was put on by
the Mesquite Chamber of Commerce.
Mr. Johnson mingled and spoke with several of Mesquite's small-business leaders.
Mr. Johnson appreciates the Chamber for holding these morning breakfasts, for they
are an excellent way to meet small businessmen and women, and learn about what
issues they think are most important concerning the Mesquite Business community.
CLICK HERE for Photos.
Justice of the Peace 2-2 Candidate Wesley Johnson, joined in on this morning's
Business networking event at Carino's Italian Grill in Mesquite, which was put on by
the Mesquite Chamber of Commerce.
Mr. Johnson mingled and spoke with several of Mesquite's small-business leaders.
Mr. Johnson appreciates the Chamber for holding these morning breakfasts, for they
are an excellent way to meet small businessmen and women, and learn about what
issues they think are most important concerning the Mesquite Business community.
CLICK HERE for Photos.