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Hello to all my friends here in Mesquite, Balch Springs, Sunnyvale, Pleasant
Grove, and all the surrounding area
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.
MISSION STATEMENT
To provide a new view for the Citizens of Mesquite,
so that they may better understand the issues and concerns
that drives the direction our community takes everyday.
You will find the most recent article at the top followed by older entries the
further you go down the page. Some of you may consider this as a weblog
style.
Opinions and commentary strive for accuracy. No lies or slander will be
tolerated. Difference of opinions and points-of-view are to be expected.
Forums are open to all. Please respect opposing views and ideas.
If your interests lean more toward state or National concerns, you can check
out my articles on the State and National topics page or Hispanic issues page,
by clicking on one of the following:
State and National
The Balch Springs Exchange Club
Hispanic Issues
I have also written several Essays on a varity of topics that you may be
interested in reading:
Essays
Please feel free to comment on anything, make use of the citizens' forum. I
look forward to hearing what you and all the residents of Mesquite have to
say about what matters most to you.
Thank you very much again, for visiting this site.
Grove, and all the surrounding area
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.
MISSION STATEMENT
To provide a new view for the Citizens of Mesquite,
so that they may better understand the issues and concerns
that drives the direction our community takes everyday.
You will find the most recent article at the top followed by older entries the
further you go down the page. Some of you may consider this as a weblog
style.
Opinions and commentary strive for accuracy. No lies or slander will be
tolerated. Difference of opinions and points-of-view are to be expected.
Forums are open to all. Please respect opposing views and ideas.
If your interests lean more toward state or National concerns, you can check
out my articles on the State and National topics page or Hispanic issues page,
by clicking on one of the following:
State and National
The Balch Springs Exchange Club
Hispanic Issues
I have also written several Essays on a varity of topics that you may be
interested in reading:
Essays
Please feel free to comment on anything, make use of the citizens' forum. I
look forward to hearing what you and all the residents of Mesquite have to
say about what matters most to you.
Thank you very much again, for visiting this site.
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Mesquite Exchange Club November 18, 2008
DACED Meeting November 19, 2008
Balch Springs Exchange Club Jan. 23, 2009
October 30, 2008
On Election Night next week there will be a Democratic Watch Party In the Bishop Arts
District at the intersection of N. Bishop Ave. and 7th St. in Dallas. There will be a street
festival that begins at 6:00 p.m. and a Rally that begins at 9:45 p.m.
Everyone there will watch the outcome of this historic election with Democratic
candidates, elected officials, and fellow citizens while the Election results are
broadcast on three large screens TVs.
There will be live music that will keep the energy going all night!
There will also be complimentary remote parking available at the Oak Cliff Tower building
(A.K.A. Bank of America building), located at 12th and Beckley. A complimentary shuttle
bus will run continuously to and from the festival.
Should be a great night!
On Election Night next week there will be a Democratic Watch Party In the Bishop Arts
District at the intersection of N. Bishop Ave. and 7th St. in Dallas. There will be a street
festival that begins at 6:00 p.m. and a Rally that begins at 9:45 p.m.
Everyone there will watch the outcome of this historic election with Democratic
candidates, elected officials, and fellow citizens while the Election results are
broadcast on three large screens TVs.
There will be live music that will keep the energy going all night!
There will also be complimentary remote parking available at the Oak Cliff Tower building
(A.K.A. Bank of America building), located at 12th and Beckley. A complimentary shuttle
bus will run continuously to and from the festival.
Should be a great night!
October 30, 2008
Hello my DACED friends,
At last night's meeting, you chose to nominate me as your next club President for the
upcoming year of 2009. I am very honored to know that the club believes that I would
make a good President.
It has been great this past year to be your vice-President. Working with Mary has been
wonderful.
I look forward to election next month at our next meeting on the 19th. Besides myself,
our club will be voting on the Re-elections of Connie as correspondence secretary and
Jim as Treasurer. The only other new nominated choice will be Fernando as our new
Vice-President. I'm am sure he will make a great Veep.
Let me finish this by reminding everyone to push hard on GOTV efforts, and wishing our
Presidential candidate Barack Obama and all Democratic candidates, especially our
own clubmember Robert Miklos, Good Luck in all their races.
I thank you all.
Hello my DACED friends,
At last night's meeting, you chose to nominate me as your next club President for the
upcoming year of 2009. I am very honored to know that the club believes that I would
make a good President.
It has been great this past year to be your vice-President. Working with Mary has been
wonderful.
I look forward to election next month at our next meeting on the 19th. Besides myself,
our club will be voting on the Re-elections of Connie as correspondence secretary and
Jim as Treasurer. The only other new nominated choice will be Fernando as our new
Vice-President. I'm am sure he will make a great Veep.
Let me finish this by reminding everyone to push hard on GOTV efforts, and wishing our
Presidential candidate Barack Obama and all Democratic candidates, especially our
own clubmember Robert Miklos, Good Luck in all their races.
I thank you all.
October 31, 2008
HAPPY HALLOWEEN !!!
HAPPY HALLOWEEN !!!
November 1, 2008
Next week, Thursday thru Saturday, the Friends of the Mesquite Public Library will be
holding their fall book sale. It will be held at the Mesquite main Library 300 West Grubb
Dr. in Mesquite.
On Thursday there will be the members-only sneak-a-peek sale 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM. The
sale then opens to the public for the following two days, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM on Friday and
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM on Saturday. Friends memberships will be made available at the door.
Since I am a Friends member, I plan to be attend the Sale before the Balch Springs
Chamber Gala Thursday evening. Hopefully, I will see you there as well, supporting the
Mesquite Public Library.
Next week, Thursday thru Saturday, the Friends of the Mesquite Public Library will be
holding their fall book sale. It will be held at the Mesquite main Library 300 West Grubb
Dr. in Mesquite.
On Thursday there will be the members-only sneak-a-peek sale 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM. The
sale then opens to the public for the following two days, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM on Friday and
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM on Saturday. Friends memberships will be made available at the door.
Since I am a Friends member, I plan to be attend the Sale before the Balch Springs
Chamber Gala Thursday evening. Hopefully, I will see you there as well, supporting the
Mesquite Public Library.
November 2, 2008
The graduation ceremony for the 2008 Mesquite Citizens Police Academy Class #24 and
annual Christmas Party will be held on December 11, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. The location is
TBA. Applebee's will cater the event.
I have RSVP my intention to attend.
The graduation ceremony for the 2008 Mesquite Citizens Police Academy Class #24 and
annual Christmas Party will be held on December 11, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. The location is
TBA. Applebee's will cater the event.
I have RSVP my intention to attend.
November 3, 2008
On Tuesday, November 18th U.S. Congressman Jeb Hensarling's office will host a forum
regarding Medicare Prescription Drug Program’s open season here in Mesquite.
The Medicare Prescription Drug Program’s open season runs November 15-December 31.
During these months, individuals are eligible to change their insurance plans. Hensarling’s
staff will be available to discuss general program information, new plan benefits, program
updates and answer any questions.
The forum will be held at 4:00 PM at Christian Care Center 1000 Wiggins Parkway in
Mesquite. I think I will try to attend, I'm not sure yet. We'll see when the day comes.
On Tuesday, November 18th U.S. Congressman Jeb Hensarling's office will host a forum
regarding Medicare Prescription Drug Program’s open season here in Mesquite.
The Medicare Prescription Drug Program’s open season runs November 15-December 31.
During these months, individuals are eligible to change their insurance plans. Hensarling’s
staff will be available to discuss general program information, new plan benefits, program
updates and answer any questions.
The forum will be held at 4:00 PM at Christian Care Center 1000 Wiggins Parkway in
Mesquite. I think I will try to attend, I'm not sure yet. We'll see when the day comes.
November 3, 2008
I worked on GOTV efforts today at the Miklos Campaign office, was on the phone most of
the afternoon trying to round up volunteers to work the polls here in District 101.
I will work the polls tomorrow afternoon, I'll see if I can work at one in Balch Springs.
Tomorrow evening the Miklos victory Party will be held at the Courtyard by Marriott in
Mesquite beginning after the polls close, everyone is invited. Of course, Shannon and I'll be
there, hope to see you there too.
I worked on GOTV efforts today at the Miklos Campaign office, was on the phone most of
the afternoon trying to round up volunteers to work the polls here in District 101.
I will work the polls tomorrow afternoon, I'll see if I can work at one in Balch Springs.
Tomorrow evening the Miklos victory Party will be held at the Courtyard by Marriott in
Mesquite beginning after the polls close, everyone is invited. Of course, Shannon and I'll be
there, hope to see you there too.
November 4, 2008
Congratulations to Democrat Robert Miklos on his election
as The next Texas State Representative from
House District 101. Representing the citizens of Mesquite,
Balch Springs, and Sunnyvale.
Way to go Robert !!!
Congratulations to Democrat Robert Miklos on his election
as The next Texas State Representative from
House District 101. Representing the citizens of Mesquite,
Balch Springs, and Sunnyvale.
Way to go Robert !!!
November 6, 2008
Tonight is the 2008 Balch Springs Chamber of Commerce Annual Gala and Awards
Banquet. I'll be one of 4 people nominated as new Chamber Board of Directors who are up
for election. But, before that happens, this afternoon I will be helping with the set-up at the
Double D Ranch. The Gala begins at 6:00 PM. I am really looking forward to tonight. T-Bryd
will be providing the music, both Deuell and Miklos should be their, a silent Auction, and the
Outback Steakhouse will be catering. It'll be great.
Tonight is the 2008 Balch Springs Chamber of Commerce Annual Gala and Awards
Banquet. I'll be one of 4 people nominated as new Chamber Board of Directors who are up
for election. But, before that happens, this afternoon I will be helping with the set-up at the
Double D Ranch. The Gala begins at 6:00 PM. I am really looking forward to tonight. T-Bryd
will be providing the music, both Deuell and Miklos should be their, a silent Auction, and the
Outback Steakhouse will be catering. It'll be great.
November 6, 2008
Today the Friends of the Mesquite Library held its Fall Book Sale at the Mesquite Main
Library this afternoon. I always look forward to the sale each spring and fall. And I'm not
the only one, when Shannon and I arrived, the place was packed, there was books
everywhere. I found a box worth of great books buy. I'm glad I became a member, so I can
take advantage of the first day of the sale.
Today the Friends of the Mesquite Library held its Fall Book Sale at the Mesquite Main
Library this afternoon. I always look forward to the sale each spring and fall. And I'm not
the only one, when Shannon and I arrived, the place was packed, there was books
everywhere. I found a box worth of great books buy. I'm glad I became a member, so I can
take advantage of the first day of the sale.
November 6, 2008
I would like to wish our newly-Elected State Representative Robert Miklos Happy Birthday.
Happy B-Day Robert !
I would like to wish our newly-Elected State Representative Robert Miklos Happy Birthday.
Happy B-Day Robert !
November 8, 2008
This morning I graduated from the Mesquite Citizen's Fire Academy. I completed the
9-week course with my classmates, after our final class was held at the Garland Fire
Department training facility, where we did our simulate burn training. This consisted of a
simulated burn of a one-store building, a two-story building, a car fire, a propane tank fire,
and a tour of the Garland Administration building.
I loved this class, it was very informative and eye-opening. I recommend it to anyone who
wants to better understand more about what it means to be a Firefighter.
I thank Chief Kerby, the Mesquite Fire Dept. and the City of Mesquite for allowing me this
opportunity to participate in the fire Academy.
This morning I graduated from the Mesquite Citizen's Fire Academy. I completed the
9-week course with my classmates, after our final class was held at the Garland Fire
Department training facility, where we did our simulate burn training. This consisted of a
simulated burn of a one-store building, a two-story building, a car fire, a propane tank fire,
and a tour of the Garland Administration building.
I loved this class, it was very informative and eye-opening. I recommend it to anyone who
wants to better understand more about what it means to be a Firefighter.
I thank Chief Kerby, the Mesquite Fire Dept. and the City of Mesquite for allowing me this
opportunity to participate in the fire Academy.
November 5, 2008
Once again, the people have voted and let there voices and desires be heard and know.
Congratulations to all that participated in our nation's democratic process. Our country is
surely better off because of it.
Once again, the people have voted and let there voices and desires be heard and know.
Congratulations to all that participated in our nation's democratic process. Our country is
surely better off because of it.
November 9, 2008
I would like to take a moment and wish my friend Richard a very Happy Birthday.
Happy B-Day Richard !
I would like to take a moment and wish my friend Richard a very Happy Birthday.
Happy B-Day Richard !
Thanksgiving Day November 27, 2008
November 14, 2008
The new newspaper in Balch Springs, The Sentinel, called me this afternoon. Jean from
the paper, wants to talk about advertising. So I set up a meeting next Weds. to discuss the
subject.
The new newspaper in Balch Springs, The Sentinel, called me this afternoon. Jean from
the paper, wants to talk about advertising. So I set up a meeting next Weds. to discuss the
subject.
November 13, 2008
Tomorrow the Mesquite Exchange club holds its annual One Nation Under God luncheon. It
will be held at the Mesquite Church of Christ 400 W. Davis St. in Mesquite at 11:30 AM
Me, Shannon and Kathy are all going. Over 100+ people are expected to attend. The
Keynote Speaker is Scott Sams from CBS Channel 11 News. I look forward to the
ONUG event.
Tomorrow the Mesquite Exchange club holds its annual One Nation Under God luncheon. It
will be held at the Mesquite Church of Christ 400 W. Davis St. in Mesquite at 11:30 AM
Me, Shannon and Kathy are all going. Over 100+ people are expected to attend. The
Keynote Speaker is Scott Sams from CBS Channel 11 News. I look forward to the
ONUG event.
November 14, 2008
Tomorrow is going to be a very busy day ! First, KMB's Mesquite Recycles Day starts at
8:AM. Then, at 1 O'clock, there is a BS Chamber event at the BS library - a seminar on
Consumerism presented by Bob Marlowe. Then at 2:PM there will be a BS Ambassadors
meeting at EL Jacilito, which one of the subjects I will bring up will be the BS XC. Then
come 5, is the Cedars Dinner (my 3rd one in a Row) and finally at 7:30 PM is Noche de
Suenos Gala at the DD Ranch. It's gonna be a great Day.
Tomorrow is going to be a very busy day ! First, KMB's Mesquite Recycles Day starts at
8:AM. Then, at 1 O'clock, there is a BS Chamber event at the BS library - a seminar on
Consumerism presented by Bob Marlowe. Then at 2:PM there will be a BS Ambassadors
meeting at EL Jacilito, which one of the subjects I will bring up will be the BS XC. Then
come 5, is the Cedars Dinner (my 3rd one in a Row) and finally at 7:30 PM is Noche de
Suenos Gala at the DD Ranch. It's gonna be a great Day.
November 10, 2008
On Saturday, Nov. 15th, a car and motorcycle show will be held at the Mesquite elks lodge
located at 4201 Gus Thomasson. The show will run from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM Registration
to be in the show is $20.00. Sponsorships opportunities are also available.
There will be music, food, children's activities, and door prizes. All proceeds will benefit
the Elk's Sweetheart fund helping children in need.
On Saturday, Nov. 15th, a car and motorcycle show will be held at the Mesquite elks lodge
located at 4201 Gus Thomasson. The show will run from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM Registration
to be in the show is $20.00. Sponsorships opportunities are also available.
There will be music, food, children's activities, and door prizes. All proceeds will benefit
the Elk's Sweetheart fund helping children in need.
November 18, 2008