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I encourage you to write about anything that you want to share with the
community. Be it good, bad, or ugly.
But remember, Opinions and commentary are to 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.
August 26, 2008
As a member of the DACED, I would like to have your assistance with this
problem. We really need you input and assistance concerning the lack of
transportation from the Balch Springs community (VILLAS OF THE HICKORY
ESTATES) to doctors appointments, etc. Many of us became aware of this, only
after situations beyond our control caused the need for seeking public/private
transportation. Some of the residents (with use of their scooters) get
to-and-from the store on Elam Road. Without even having sidewalks on either
side of the street, they are in danger of being struck be other much larger
vehicles. NO ONE SEEMS TO CARE, but once someone looses their loved one as
a result of this apathy and the news media reports a big LAWSUIT. Then we will
get actions from the Balch Springs (politicians).
Since our zip code shows Mesquite, why does the Mesquite Senior Citizens
transportation bus not allow us the use of getting from Balch Springs to
doctors, labs, dialysis etc. in the Mesquite area, yet that same transportation
privilege is afforded those in Mesquite - transport to the doctor in Balch
Springs. DO YOU THINK MAYBE THE US ATTORNEYS Office with a Class Action
Lawsuit, is where we should take this? Knowing you, and the fact that you are a
very caring guy, I hope we will get some honest direction from you about how
we can receive a resolution to this problem. The new mayor was scheduled to
speak to us last month, but didn't and we don't know why? Many of the
residents here who are familiar with him, had said he would not be here. Being
new to this complex, I honestly thought he would show up. I WAS WRONG! See
you Wednesday 8/27/08 @ Paula Sue's I hope.
God Bless,
L.E. Logan
As a member of the DACED, I would like to have your assistance with this
problem. We really need you input and assistance concerning the lack of
transportation from the Balch Springs community (VILLAS OF THE HICKORY
ESTATES) to doctors appointments, etc. Many of us became aware of this, only
after situations beyond our control caused the need for seeking public/private
transportation. Some of the residents (with use of their scooters) get
to-and-from the store on Elam Road. Without even having sidewalks on either
side of the street, they are in danger of being struck be other much larger
vehicles. NO ONE SEEMS TO CARE, but once someone looses their loved one as
a result of this apathy and the news media reports a big LAWSUIT. Then we will
get actions from the Balch Springs (politicians).
Since our zip code shows Mesquite, why does the Mesquite Senior Citizens
transportation bus not allow us the use of getting from Balch Springs to
doctors, labs, dialysis etc. in the Mesquite area, yet that same transportation
privilege is afforded those in Mesquite - transport to the doctor in Balch
Springs. DO YOU THINK MAYBE THE US ATTORNEYS Office with a Class Action
Lawsuit, is where we should take this? Knowing you, and the fact that you are a
very caring guy, I hope we will get some honest direction from you about how
we can receive a resolution to this problem. The new mayor was scheduled to
speak to us last month, but didn't and we don't know why? Many of the
residents here who are familiar with him, had said he would not be here. Being
new to this complex, I honestly thought he would show up. I WAS WRONG! See
you Wednesday 8/27/08 @ Paula Sue's I hope.
God Bless,
L.E. Logan
September 2, 2008
e-mails over the last few years, I thought that you stood for Christian values for
our mesquite community - and would be supporting McCain for President !
Fred D. Cawyer
e-mails over the last few years, I thought that you stood for Christian values for
our mesquite community - and would be supporting McCain for President !
Fred D. Cawyer
Everyone is so focused on the Palin woman, and the type of eye-glass frames
she's wearing (estimated to cost approximately $600 - $800). To me, it's just
another example of her foolish spending. Her glasses haven made her a clearer
vision to those of us AMERICANS sharp enough to smell and see the difference
between "CHICKEN S . . . AND CHICKEN S . . . . We had better keep our eyes on
the real deal - and know what is going on back in the BUSHES? Example: We
need to check out the candidates closer to home too. How well do we know the
candidates running for office RIGHT HERE IN TEXAS? Let's not get all caught up
in the Palin HYPE - - her real skin will be shed soon. I just have to keep in up
with this "tough sister's website for our REAL woman in the know and one that I
have tremendous respect for: http://speaker.house.gov/
LOVE,
L.E. Logan
September 2, 2008
Come be a part of the CHANGE!
The ObamaDallas campaign in House District 101, which consists of Mesquite,
Balch Springs, and Sunnyvale, will be holding an organizing meeting on
September 6th, and will be seeking volunteers to participate on its Precinct
Development Team.
Team members will participate in voter registration drives, Get Out The Vote
events and recruit volunteers within Precincts.
The meeting for Precinct leaders and volunteers will be held on Saturday,
September 6th At the campaign office of State Representative Candidate
Robert Miklos in Mesquite. The Address is: 714 N. Galloway Ave., Suite 106,
across the street from the Mesquite Police Dept. Beginning at
9:00 am till 11:00 am.
Again, the Address and time for the September 6th meeting is:
714 N. Galloway Ave.
Suite 106
Mesquite, TX 75149
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
If you are interested in joining the effort to make Texas BLUE, please contact
Sharron Steele at steele4obama@yahoo.com.
Come be a part of the CHANGE!
The ObamaDallas campaign in House District 101, which consists of Mesquite,
Balch Springs, and Sunnyvale, will be holding an organizing meeting on
September 6th, and will be seeking volunteers to participate on its Precinct
Development Team.
Team members will participate in voter registration drives, Get Out The Vote
events and recruit volunteers within Precincts.
The meeting for Precinct leaders and volunteers will be held on Saturday,
September 6th At the campaign office of State Representative Candidate
Robert Miklos in Mesquite. The Address is: 714 N. Galloway Ave., Suite 106,
across the street from the Mesquite Police Dept. Beginning at
9:00 am till 11:00 am.
Again, the Address and time for the September 6th meeting is:
714 N. Galloway Ave.
Suite 106
Mesquite, TX 75149
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
If you are interested in joining the effort to make Texas BLUE, please contact
Sharron Steele at steele4obama@yahoo.com.
I just wanted to send a quick email to those of you who, even tho you may not
be interested or available, might pass the word on to your friends about
auditions for Mesquite Community Theatre's next play, The Clown Prince of
Wanderlust! It is a show FOR children, not acted by children, and I am directing!
It is a rather short, fun show, with a fairy tale type setting, and fun characters.
Did I mention FUN??? I am in need of approximately 23 cast members to be the
people of Wanderlust!!! So PLEASE............as I said, even if YOU are not here,
available or interested, PASS THE WORD!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am trying to avoid casting
anyone under 18 so we don't have to do the whole background check thing, but
I may consider it if I have no one else.
Auditions are at the Black Box next Monday & Tuesday, Sept. 8 & 9. PLEASE
spread the word!!! Thanks for your time!
Hope you are well & having a good "end of summer" weekend!
Lois
It is with great pleasure that the Hispanic Forum of Mesquite, Inc. announces
its First Annual "Noche de Sueños" (Night of Dreams) Scholarship Dance
benefiting graduating Latino and Latina students from Mesquite ISD. This event
will take place on Saturday the 15th of November, 2008 at the Double D Ranch in
Mesquite, TX. Individual pre-sale tickets for this event will be $25 and individual
tickets at the door will be $30. Attire for this gala will be 'Denim & Diamonds.'
Music will be provided by a professional DJ.
Please join us in helping to make the dreams of some of our students come
true by supporting this event.
Call me/email and let me know how many tickets you would like to purchase for
this event. Tell your friends/family about this and come out and join us! It
promises to be a very fun time for a wonderful cause. We will be giving out our
first HFM Scholarships in April and are very excited!
Thank you in advance for your support!
Rachel Lopez
President, Hispanic Forum of Mesquite, Inc.
214.668.2896
August 30, 2008
Community activist Carlos Quintanilla showed up at a Thursday hearing on the
future of the Vista Del Lago Apartments in Irving, but was arrested on three
outstanding Dallas County warrants.
The city shut down the apartments earlier this month because of hazardous
code violations. As the president of Acción America, Mr. Quintanilla is helping
some of the displaced tenants pursue a lawsuit against the owner for
negligence. Irving police spokesman David Tull said Mr. Quintanilla was
arrested without incident. He posted $900 bail and was released. The warrants
were for charges involving theft by check, lack of motor vehicle insurance and
failure to wear a seat belt.
This is the second time Mr. Quintanilla has been arrested in Irving. In November,
he was arrested on seven outstanding warrants.
Deborah Fleck
Community activist Carlos Quintanilla showed up at a Thursday hearing on the
future of the Vista Del Lago Apartments in Irving, but was arrested on three
outstanding Dallas County warrants.
The city shut down the apartments earlier this month because of hazardous
code violations. As the president of Acción America, Mr. Quintanilla is helping
some of the displaced tenants pursue a lawsuit against the owner for
negligence. Irving police spokesman David Tull said Mr. Quintanilla was
arrested without incident. He posted $900 bail and was released. The warrants
were for charges involving theft by check, lack of motor vehicle insurance and
failure to wear a seat belt.
This is the second time Mr. Quintanilla has been arrested in Irving. In November,
he was arrested on seven outstanding warrants.
Deborah Fleck
April 15, 2009
Domingo Garcia gets trial date in alleged fraud suit
A Dallas civil judge on Tuesday set a June 22 trial date in a lawsuit alleging that
prominent lawyer Domingo Garcia used fraud to get a multimillion-dollar
wrongful death settlement.
Garcia has denied any wrongdoing and says his accusers are rival attorneys
angry that they were fired by a woman whom he eventually helped get a $2.5
million settlement in a 2006 industrial accident.
At issue is whether Garcia's client was really the victim's surviving spouse and
thus entitled to any settlement money. The woman had another husband in
Mexico, and her original attorneys accuse Garcia of knowing that but filing false
paperwork showing the marriage had been annulled.
Garcia denies the fraud allegations. He has also denied that he was behind the
beating of a 25-year-old legal assistant last month in Monterrey. The assistant
is a key witness in the fraud allegation against Garcia.
Jesse Diaz
Domingo Garcia gets trial date in alleged fraud suit
A Dallas civil judge on Tuesday set a June 22 trial date in a lawsuit alleging that
prominent lawyer Domingo Garcia used fraud to get a multimillion-dollar
wrongful death settlement.
Garcia has denied any wrongdoing and says his accusers are rival attorneys
angry that they were fired by a woman whom he eventually helped get a $2.5
million settlement in a 2006 industrial accident.
At issue is whether Garcia's client was really the victim's surviving spouse and
thus entitled to any settlement money. The woman had another husband in
Mexico, and her original attorneys accuse Garcia of knowing that but filing false
paperwork showing the marriage had been annulled.
Garcia denies the fraud allegations. He has also denied that he was behind the
beating of a 25-year-old legal assistant last month in Monterrey. The assistant
is a key witness in the fraud allegation against Garcia.
Jesse Diaz
April 15, 2009
I am very excited to be a part of March for Babies, please support my
participation by making a donation of any size, no amount is to small.
Why March for Babies? Because the March of Dimes champions the needs of
moms and babies in our community and across the nation. The money we raise
for March for Babies will help:
- support all-important research offering preventions and solutions for babies
born too soon or with birth defects
- educate women on things they can do to increase their chances of having a
healthy baby
- provide comfort and information to families with a newborn in intensive care
- push for newborn screening and health insurance for all pregnant women and
children
Won`t you please help me in this worthy cause? Contributing to my walk online
is fast, easy and secure. You can donate directly from my personal webpage
with a credit card or PayPal. If you prefer, I can also accept cash or check. Just
click the appropriate box on my webpage.
My personal web page address for donations is ...
http://www.marchforbabies.org/btu01
Would you like to see what March for Babies is and why I'm walking?
Click http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5P_dFD0J47I to see the video.
The March of Dimes mission is to improve the health of babies by preventing
birth defects, premature birth, and infant mortality.
Brad Underwood
I am very excited to be a part of March for Babies, please support my
participation by making a donation of any size, no amount is to small.
Why March for Babies? Because the March of Dimes champions the needs of
moms and babies in our community and across the nation. The money we raise
for March for Babies will help:
- support all-important research offering preventions and solutions for babies
born too soon or with birth defects
- educate women on things they can do to increase their chances of having a
healthy baby
- provide comfort and information to families with a newborn in intensive care
- push for newborn screening and health insurance for all pregnant women and
children
Won`t you please help me in this worthy cause? Contributing to my walk online
is fast, easy and secure. You can donate directly from my personal webpage
with a credit card or PayPal. If you prefer, I can also accept cash or check. Just
click the appropriate box on my webpage.
My personal web page address for donations is ...
http://www.marchforbabies.org/btu01
Would you like to see what March for Babies is and why I'm walking?
Click http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5P_dFD0J47I to see the video.
The March of Dimes mission is to improve the health of babies by preventing
birth defects, premature birth, and infant mortality.
Brad Underwood
March 6, 2009
As a citizen and taxpayer of Mesquite, I am disappointed to hear of excessive
spending on recent bond rating trips by Mesquite city officials. If what has been
published is true, officials traveled to New York in high style supposedly to get
ratings for bonds the city was preparing to issue. Once such trips were
standard for bond issuers because the rating agency offices were located in
New York, but around 10 years ago they all established satellite offices in Dallas
and Austin so there is no longer any business reason to make trips to New York
for ratings – the rating presentations could have been made right here locally
where the analysts are. If published reports are true, the real reason for the
trips was obviously to have a good time at taxpayer expense. The fact that the
expenses were buried so deep that it’s taking weeks to dig them out is evidence
enough that the people involved knew taxpayers would be upset if they came to
light. The rule for people in government should always be that if you know
something you are about to do would be embarrassing if it came to light, then
you shouldn’t do it.
As a citizen and taxpayer of Mesquite, I am disappointed to hear of excessive
spending on recent bond rating trips by Mesquite city officials. If what has been
published is true, officials traveled to New York in high style supposedly to get
ratings for bonds the city was preparing to issue. Once such trips were
standard for bond issuers because the rating agency offices were located in
New York, but around 10 years ago they all established satellite offices in Dallas
and Austin so there is no longer any business reason to make trips to New York
for ratings – the rating presentations could have been made right here locally
where the analysts are. If published reports are true, the real reason for the
trips was obviously to have a good time at taxpayer expense. The fact that the
expenses were buried so deep that it’s taking weeks to dig them out is evidence
enough that the people involved knew taxpayers would be upset if they came to
light. The rule for people in government should always be that if you know
something you are about to do would be embarrassing if it came to light, then
you shouldn’t do it.
April 21, 2009
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
State Representative Robert Miklos
District 101. Capitol Office: E2.816. 512-463-0464 (o). 512-463-9295 (f).
Contact: Brian Hodgdon, 512-463-0464 (o)
State Representative Robert Miklos
Austin, TX - During the 19 hour marathon budget session, Representative Robert
Miklos (D-Mesquite), introduced and passed an amendment that prohibits
TXDOT from using appropriated funds to convert existing roads to toll roads,
convert existing lanes into toll lanes, or add toll lanes to existing non-toll roads.
"This amendment is an issue of fairness. The citizens have already paid for
these roads and to turn them into toll roads would be double taxation."
Representative Miklos stated.
The amendment sparked some debate during the cordial budget discussions.
Some of the other Representatives needed clarification on which projects would
be affected. Representative Miklos defended his amendment saying that this
would not affect any road projects that have already been approved and for
which funds have been allocated. It also does not affect projects where new toll
roads are to be built.
"I didn't want to harm any road projects that are approved and funds have been
allocated. You don't switch surgeons in the middle of an operation." Miklos
explained. He continued, "Once a road is paid for, I think that road needs to be
turned back over to the public, be a free road, and remain free."
State Representative Robert Miklos is a freshman member of the Texas House
of Representatives, and a member of the Criminal Jurisprudence and Urban
Affairs committees. Residents of District 101 are encouraged to contact Rep.
Miklos at (972) 285-9270
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
State Representative Robert Miklos
District 101. Capitol Office: E2.816. 512-463-0464 (o). 512-463-9295 (f).
Contact: Brian Hodgdon, 512-463-0464 (o)
State Representative Robert Miklos
Austin, TX - During the 19 hour marathon budget session, Representative Robert
Miklos (D-Mesquite), introduced and passed an amendment that prohibits
TXDOT from using appropriated funds to convert existing roads to toll roads,
convert existing lanes into toll lanes, or add toll lanes to existing non-toll roads.
"This amendment is an issue of fairness. The citizens have already paid for
these roads and to turn them into toll roads would be double taxation."
Representative Miklos stated.
The amendment sparked some debate during the cordial budget discussions.
Some of the other Representatives needed clarification on which projects would
be affected. Representative Miklos defended his amendment saying that this
would not affect any road projects that have already been approved and for
which funds have been allocated. It also does not affect projects where new toll
roads are to be built.
"I didn't want to harm any road projects that are approved and funds have been
allocated. You don't switch surgeons in the middle of an operation." Miklos
explained. He continued, "Once a road is paid for, I think that road needs to be
turned back over to the public, be a free road, and remain free."
State Representative Robert Miklos is a freshman member of the Texas House
of Representatives, and a member of the Criminal Jurisprudence and Urban
Affairs committees. Residents of District 101 are encouraged to contact Rep.
Miklos at (972) 285-9270
Citzen's forum
I regret not being able to show up. The last few days I've been under the
weather and opted to not get everyone else sick. Therefore, I apologize for my
absence from this event but I've been combating the flu. Please send my
deepest regrets to everyone and good luck to the meeting at hand. Thank you
for the invitation, members of The Club. I would also like to wish good luck to all
the other candidates and to their campaigns.
Sincerely
Jeremy G. Ritchie
In 1776, the signers of our Declaration of Independence announced to the world
the proposition that a government is established to secure for their citizens
certain inalienable rights among which are life, liberty, and the pursuit of
happiness. Unfortunately, powerful groups within the society of the framers of
our Constitution prevented them from creating a new government that
abolished slavery and remained faithful to the Declaration. The argument of
those powerful groups was that our government could not afford to set free
black people in the country. It took a bloody and costly civil war fought by our
ancestors to later abolish slavery and to secure liberty for black people.
In 2009, powerful groups within our society are preventing the leaders of our
country from creating legislation that will provide healthcare for all. The
argument of those groups is that our government should not and can not afford
to care for all the people. However, only by providing healthcare for all its
citizens, will our government secure their inalienable rights and remain faithful
to the Declaration. Let us all join our legislators to defeat the efforts of those
powerful groups and not leave the job for our descendants.
Fernando Rojas