Kenedeno’s Political Pulse

Monday, July 31, 2006

Local “Loophole Candidates” and Local “Loophole “Yanqui” Power Broker held Chair Massage Seminars this week.

Local “Loophole Candidates” Solomon Ortiz Jr. and Danny Noyola Sr. have been courting the HD #33 Precinct Chairs in an attempt to solidify a majority vote of 44 precinct chairs who will be voting on ????????. Local “Loophole Yanqui Extraordinaire” / Power Broker Mikal Watts, recently held his own Chair Massage (Whataburger Field) as well.

Capelo Still In The Craw Of the Trial Lawyers

Texas State House District #33 Precinct Chairs are currently very popular since the July 4^th Fireworks of the resignation of Incumbent HD #33 Representative Vilma Luna. In all appearances of spontaneity and quality family time explanations it really turned out to be an accurately tossed piece of tough meat into a pack of ravenous who currently rank lower on the food chain. This was not a woman changing her mind but a coach pulling one of his players after exhausting herself completely on the field of play. I commend her and I wish her the best. Thank you for everything Vilma. You did your JOB and IMO you walked the line with a trueness and loyalty. One must realize Mr. Watts does not like to lose and with respect to the Capelo legislation he is still fighting. This is the one thing that has made Mikal’s goal to be the next Hayden Head. Patron WATTS is not a justiciable title but then again he has a long way to go towards the Hayden Head Award. So WATT is it about him that screws the little people? Well, here is one example where our Primary Vote is USURPED. Another scenario to conceptualize, would be the Judicial arrogance resulting in a denial of justice for the rest of us; as attorneys who did not get their way in another case and the knowledge of the technical maneuvers rendered due to the innate feeling of invincibility our Judges develop due to the effectual relief they provide for Mikal as a “Corporate Predator”. Well that’s enough of that.

Local Politicos Rock & Roll on the Corpus Christi Bay

Solly held his event on the Captain Clark Flagship. Chili was served, Tejano music, an extended cruise around the Corpus Christi Bay and of course free beer. There was a very festive attitude and quite a turnout. I spoke with Solly for the first time. He was a very good host. We didn’t talk that much about the nomination except that he is truly interested and he still believes he can get the votes. It was kind of rough water and a couple of big tough men developed a mild case of seasickness. That stuff will make one kiss mother earth upon return. Who was there? Many I knew but many more I did not know the faces but knew their names. It is kind of nice to put a name with a face. I seen a few Precinct Chairs mainly Susie Luna, Nancy Vera, Rowland Andrade and other Politicos such as René Rodriguez, Rene Saenz and his wife Stephanie, John Kelly, Joe Benavides, Oscar Ortiz (Nueces County Commissioner) and many children running around having a wonderful time.

“that chair is already taken”

by Dannoynted1

We almost decided against going to the LULAC Barbeque for Danny Noyola senior today but I am glad we did the food was delicious!

Especially the pinto beans, I have to get that recipe.

For those of you who missed it, you missed out on a tasty meal, but there was no place to sit as I looked around there was a half a table empty so I went over there to see if I could sit down and the women said yes.

Well, I ate alone while Jaime talked with Danny and his wife Alma. There were pictures along the wall of previous/current LULAC presidents and/or members but I definitely recognized DR. Hector P. Garcia as one of them.

After I scooted over the beer cans to put my plate down, several men arrived and they just stared at me. When my husband whistled and I showed him where I was. He came and sat next to me when the man on my left then told US rudely “that chair is already taken”.

Well, rather than start crap, we got up and left the table. We went and hung out in the front entry by the kitchen where Jesse Olivarez (no relation to Larry) was cutting the brisket. I went to get my husband and his brother a plate of food. His girlfriend was working at the hospital and wanted a plate but Danny’s sister and another woman refused to give me another plate. I told my husband and his brother when Mr. Jesse Olivarez (who was right there cutting brisket) told one of the little girls who were helping him to bring a plate.

Thank you Jesse!

I saw a few of the regulars on the political front Joe Benavides, Brian Miller, Coretta Graham, and Nancy Vera and as we were leaving, we shook hands with DMC Board of Regents Member Gabriel Rivas.

Got some documentation highlighting some precinct chairs statements of their commitment to Danny Noyola. I counted 11 plus Alma Noyola for a total of 12.

Danny Jr. spoke he said, “they already have more than the 22 they need; but they were not all accounted for on the blue handout.

Some serious Partying goin down at the LULAC #1

Danny Noyola held his event at the LULAC #1. Barbeque was served with rice beans and potato salad and of course free beer. It was delicious. The beans were delectable. Danny and his wife Alma treated us with all of the dignity and respect of royalty. During Danny’s speech is when I decided to get a plate and sit down (while all eyes were glued on Danny). At least that is what I thought till I sat down in a vacant row of chairs next to my wife. Some older man, well let’s just say he didn’t like me sitting next to my wife. Out of respect for Danny & Alma and the privilege; I made myself defer. The only thing I did not do, that I wished I had done; was get that guys name. I chalk it up to old school Molina. It is not a big deal and in no way does it affect my respect for Danny or Alma. I believe both Democrats (Danny Noyola & Solomon Ortiz Jr.) are very capable and electable as HD #33 is a Democratic District. The Noyola Event was definitely a serious event and to most of them I am an outsider. I am troubled by the loophole method that the November Candidate will be chosen. After meeting them both I will vote for one of them in November. Good luck to both and should you prevail, we will expect full responsiveness to us the constituency of HD #33. When we call, we want to speak with our Representative or at least return the call. You know? Like it is right now.

Chair Massage cost Mikal much more than “TWO FER A NICKEL”

And Mikal’s bash?

Well, we wouldn’t know; since it was such an elite Chair Massage.

Only the best Massages for our HD #33 Precinct Chairs.

Right Mikal?

Nueces De La Parra: Founder's daughter says financial records will be sent to national office

Nueces De La Parra: JK: Juan Garcia could donate "JUAN HALF" of his "war chest" to the Foundation (on which he sits as Board member) while personally managing the expenditures / projects / financials in a transparent operation. This act of good faith would single handedly restore the Doctor's name, restore the Landmark Building, produce a reaction of engagement in South Texas, and bring enormous masses of HD #32 Democrats to vote for him. He would blow a Sea Man completely out of the water. Pardon the pun?

Nueces De La Parra: In a final decision Ram Chavez has been expelled from the GI Forum

Nueces De La Parra: In a final decision Ram Chavez has been expelled from the GI Forum

Nueces De La Parra: G I Forum Solution Suggestion

Nueces De La Parra: G I Forum Solution Suggestion

G I Forum Solution Suggestion

Project name: G I Forum Solution Suggestion

List the objectives for the piece: Re instate Founding Chapter, force them to unify, put the money out in front of the membership for all to control (not just a few people), return National Administration to Corpus Christi (perfect example of Brain Drain)

Who will receive or see the piece?

South Texas, South Texas Politicos, GI Forum Founder Hector P Garcia Familia, Ram Chavez (Founding Chapter GI Forum ex Commander / re-elected Commander), Joe Ortiz (National GI Forum Civil Rights Director), Agnes Horne (title) , Tony Morales (National GI Forum Commander)

Explain the concept in one or two sentences:

Two Options; either the Founding Chapter will be erased or it will be reinstated.

Defiance will destroy, disband and certainly bring forth litigation on both civil and criminal fronts.

The path towards reinstatement begins with a very proud man swallowing a little pride and taking one for the team.

What themes or images come to mind?

A productive modernized Hector P Garcia building / program in Unity with Al Gonzalez Center a skatepark at the Memorial Coliseum and a boardwalk from Oso Pier to Cole Park

What are the main messages for the copy?

Supporting Ram Chavez is noble but will not produce positively for the Founding Chapter of the National GI Forum.

What kinds of illustrations will be used?

Hector P Garcia building with high grass

Timeline selected & created from Caller Times Articles

Nueces Democrats: Roland Barrera vows, "I will diligently serve my "Progressive Democratic

Nueces Democrats: Roland Barrera vows, "I will diligently serve my "Progressive Democratic

Del Mar Electronic Anonymous Input Forum: A BLUEPRINT for POSITIVE CHANGE (In the order it was binded as recieved)

Del Mar Electronic Anonymous Input Forum: A BLUEPRINT for POSITIVE CHANGE (In the order it was binded as recieved)

Texas State Representative House District 33: El Sol y La Luna

Texas State Representative House District 33: El Sol y La Luna

Vilma Luna's Resignation Letter

"Vilma Luna's Resignation Letter"

On Verdades y Chismes (Truth and Gossip), Vicente Carranza's radio show asked the question of the day

Solomon Ortiz Jr., Continues To Be Coy On Future Intentions
Today's "Political Pulse" section of the Corpus Christi Caller Times tells the story of Solomon Jr.'s dance about the question of whether he is going to run against state Rep. Vilma Luna. On Verdades y Chismes (Truth and Gossip), Vicente Carranza's radio show asked the question of the day - whether he is going to run against state Rep. Vilma Luna. Ortiz' answer: he will consult with friends, supporters and family before making a decision. Here is an insider's view: The rumor that Solomon Ortiz Jr. was interested in running against Rep. Vilma Luna has been widely known. As far back as the beginning of this past session, people in Austin and certainly both potential candidates, were aware of the rumor.To those who do not follow Corpus Christi politics, it should be noted that each of these individuals come from opposing political camps within the Democratic Party in Nueces County. Although not solely based on disputes originating out of the race for Texas Senate between Juan Hinojosa and Barbara Canales, disputes from that race play a key role in the divisions of these two camps.Despite the rumors, Rep. Vilma Luna is seemingly confident that she would win a race against any challenger in her district. Solomon Ortiz, Jr. has held on to the difficult job of leading the different factions in Corpus Christi and by most accounts is ready to move on.This leaves most observers watching to see what happens. The readers of this blog should know that this writer knows both individuals personally. Although I will maintain our discussions in confidence, I can't help from observing the circumstances raised. Much of the speculation on this match-up seemed to have died off until the recent announcement that County Judge Shamsie was not seeking re-election. Speculation arose in the Ortiz camp that Rep. Luna would possibly run for County Judge or as a district judge. Ortiz' decision not to seek re-election as Democratic Party Chair has added to the speculation.Challenging the Vice-Chair of Appropriations and one of the most powerful legislators is a daunting task, which probably explains the hesitation to announce. Many Ortiz supporters would probably rather see the powerful legislator move on to another interest on her own before they see Ortiz announce for the job.For the moment all eyes will be on who files for what in Nueces County as the game of musical chairs continues in the Coastal Bend community

Texas State Representative House District 33: Cast your vote daily: E Vote@kenedeno.com

http://vilmaluna.blogspot.com/2006/07/cast-your-vote-daily-e-votekenedenocom.html#links

I Love My Corpus Christi: House District 33 Democratic Precinct Chairs. Who will vote which way?

I Love My Corpus Christi: House District 33 Democratic Precinct Chairs. Who will vote which way?

John M
"Noyola will get the Democratic nomination, and you heard it from me first. Countywide Solly would easily take the nomination from Noyola. However, it is only the precinct chairs from Dist. 33 that get a vote. He only needs 23 out of 44 precinct chairs to vote for him to get the nod."


Curtis Rock
"I just know that if Soli gets the nod in this traditionally Democratic district, then Republicans shouldn''t even try."

I Love My Corpus Christi: Was there a National search for this position?

I Love My Corpus Christi: "I assure you and everyone else that I'll strive everyday to uphold the honor and integrity of the corpus christi police dept. And the offfice of chief of police," said Commander Bryan Smith."

Nueces County Aristocrat Society: Well..it seems the words hadn't even gotten out of Luna's mouth yet,and already the buzzards started circling

Nueces County Aristocrat Society: Well..it seems the words hadn't even gotten out of Luna's mouth yet,and already the buzzards started circling

Nueces County Aristocrat Society: If Danny Noyola gets the nod, then the Republicans can bring a fight

Nueces County Aristocrat Society: If Danny Noyola gets the nod, then the Republicans can bring a fight

Danny giving us the details means nothing without supporting documentation

South Texas Chisme: Luna to resign


Danny giving us the details means nithing without supporting documentation
Wednesday, July 05, 2006Luna to resignVilma Luna has announced she will resign from the Texas House of Representatives, effective July 31. She was mum on her future plans. Looks like elwhatsamatta got it first!posted by GulfCoastLeftie @ 11:33 AM 15 Comments:
At 12:56 PM, John Coby said...Was she that bad?
At 5:49 PM, Tejana Dem said...YES. She was Craddick's trustiest sellout Democrat and we don't like her. You don't get to be Vice Chair of Appropriations, sit on Calendars & Ways & Means by being disagreeable.I wonder what committee assignments Solly will get...
At 6:20 PM, nochisme said...I'm curious to see if her successor wanna be, Danny Noyola, can get us over his tragic scandals if he were to be selected by the precinct chairs as our nominee. Mr. Noyola's recent scandal will damage this party in the November election as the dirt begins to flow out. He is very vulnerable and could cost this party to lose a seat. File an open records request with CCISD and learn in detail what Danny Noyola's incompetency has caused him. Go find out how many teachers have asked for transfers out from the school just this year. The candidate should be selected by the precinct chairs who is electable in November and unfortunately Mr. Noyola is not electable. I wonder if he will still continue his grievance that he recently filed with the board? Danny Noyola is damaged and if you select him, you can bet that he could be the cause of Democrats defeat this November. Think about it? If you love this party, don't choose a loser, crook, and incompetent principal that lasted only one year at Miller
At 7:01 PM, TheRedState.com said...I have a better candidate than either Junior or Noyola. Her name is Gloria Perez and has an impressive history and background (and she actually works for a living). Check out my post on her
At 7:06 PM, herownself said...One cannot file an open records request on personnel records. This school district has a long record of dumping on and blaming people for policies and procedures that they had nothing to do with. Look at how often the principals at Carroll, a supposedly excellent school, change.Now, quick, let's you and him fight. I'll stand over here and win.
At 7:26 PM, Jaime Kenedeño said...Mr WATTS beleives Danny is electable or he would finding somebody else. IMO, Danny is not a bad person and maybe a good choice?
At 8:47 PM, TheRedState.com said...I bet you we will see 5-7 candidates show up by the time this is done.
At 9:06 PM, nochisme said...So then why do you not ask Danny for the details of his transfer? Why does he not publicly provide all of us with those details? We know that an assistant principal at the school became a whisleblower on how grades were and absences were changed at the school. We know that Noyola allowed an assistant prinicpal to take excessive time with out documenting her absences. Tell noyola to release the documentation on his dismisssal as Miller Principal and you will all find the truth. Tell CCISD to let the public know about his incompentency at Miller or unless you really don't want to know the truth. You want to lose this november then vote for Noyola. Remember this man has a history of displaying incompetency. First with West Oso ISD and now CCISD. Wake up Democrats! Noyola will destroy this party.
At 9:29 PM, Jaime Kenedeño said...I was a permanent sub at Miller 2000 - 2002. The class I inherited had ran off the Teacher and 4 other Subs. Nobody wanted the JOB and the CCISD was called 2 or 3 or even 4 time per day. The first day when the security had not received any calls; they came to check on me. I grew to those kids and they to me. I had four or five that just refused to do the work, I was forced to pass them as well. If you can produce the documentation I am prepared to address it.Miller has been going on like this for quite a while now and the orders are coming from the top. Miller was my favorite school to work at. The absence policy is flawed from the beginning. It is being used to generate revenue off of the poor.And once again Mr Noyola has the blessing?Or does he?
At 9:30 PM, Jaime Kenedeño said..."We know that Noyola allowed an assistant prinicpal to take excessive time with out documenting her absences."This happens all the time. And what about the time they spend before and after hours?
At 9:31 PM, lapolitica5 said...Hello, No Chisme, for your information the issues at Miller's tragic scandals are nothing new. How many teachers do the same thing even more so you don't have to be a teacher things always occur. They choose the almighty dollar instead of the student. Regardless of what happen at the high school teachers resigning is nothing new, teachers leaving to take care of business is nothing new and more How would any of us know anything without the almighty whistle blower the problem they have they just got caught due to this person this is what you should report on or live up to your name the (no chisme) my foot what irony. I would have not known if it was not for you. Thanx!!! What does that have to do with anyone wanting to run for a State office? The district which only has 44 pcts will have to rely on a good person you tell me What person has no problems I will show you a perfect person.Just remember:A Lo Dado No Se le busca el lado.
At 9:51 PM, Jaime Kenedeño said...Red StateWhen will Gloria sit down and talk to us?What is her position on some of the key issuesEducationThe Beach BlockadeCraddickDel Mar College Fiasco?
At 10:56 PM, CC_Politico said...The Democrats need a nominee free of any controversy. Whether Mr. Noyola is innocent or not of the charges the fact that he failed to keep track of his subordinates falls directly on him as an Administrator. At least that is what is alleged. It is bad timing for Mr. Noyola that he has an ongoing lawsuit against CCISD and was reassigned to another high school campus only after one year at Miller HS as the head principal. I ask all true Democrats. What if he receives the nomination and the true source of his re-assignment comes out? Then what? Allow the Republican nominee have an easy ride to Austin because we selected someone with legal baggage? Mr. Noyola should do the honorable thing and not seek this position until it is cleared up, if it clears up.
At 11:29 PM, nochisme said...Couldn't agree with you more cc politico. What will happen is that he will be nominated and the true extent of his activities is revealed. One can always place blame on all the higher ups but in the end it was Noyola who lost track of his school. I agree with you that Texas Truancy Law is a joke, but the issue dealt with Special Ed. and an insubordinate administrator tried to cover it up. Bottom line is that he leads the school and is resonsible for the actions of his insubordinates.As far as time spent before and after school by administrators, that no excuse for failing to be present at work. Contracts should state the time of a work day and it is the responsiblity of that individual to be present during that time. If you have presonal issues then you need to take the day off. Just because you are an administrator doesn't mean you are above the hard working laborer of an instructor.If Mr. Noyola had nothing to do with what took place at Miller then he needs to provide an explanation as to what the violation was that he committed and he must do so quickly before he causes this party to lose a Democratic seat.Furthermore, how can you say that a teacher chooses the almighty dollar over the student? Do you know that ths was the case at Miller? I doubt it! Maybe teachers are fat up with this Noyola administration and his incompetency. All could be cleared up if Noyola would just let everything out. So I challenge each and everyone of you who defends this false prophet to tell him to reveal the documentation so that his blind disciples know the truth about their patron.I understand in life that people have problems, this is nothing new. But the man is currently under the microscope and some people want him to be their nominee. well I must give the man credit, he attempts to expand his empire and many idiots fall for it. Wake up people! The ship has hit an iceburg and it is sinking, and all you can say is he did nothing wrong. Again, I ask the Noyola defenders to bring it all out or let the people know the truth about the tragedy that took place at Miller.
At 11:56 PM, Jaime Kenedeño said...Once again, if there is documentation of wrongdoing; then by all means, let us open the can of worms.I have no allegiance to any of these people.If a candidate has a certain muscle behind him, there is not a Republican that can compete with this well oiled machine, with or without the baggage.Soli, best of all knows this.A Republican dont have a snowball's chance in hell of sitting where Vilma vacated.Furthermore, Vilma's district loves her and they will follow who she supports. It is that simple like it or not.


Wednesday, July 05, 2006

Luna to resign
Vilma Luna has announced she will resign from the Texas House of Representatives, effective July 31. She was mum on her future plans. Looks like elwhatsamatta got it first!
posted by GulfCoastLeftie @ 11:33 AM

15 Comments:
At 12:56 PM, John Coby said...
Was she that bad?
At 5:49 PM, Tejana Dem said...
YES. She was Craddick's trustiest sellout Democrat and we don't like her. You don't get to be Vice Chair of Appropriations, sit on Calendars & Ways & Means by being disagreeable.I wonder what committee assignments Solly will get...
At 6:20 PM, nochisme said...
I'm curious to see if her successor wanna be, Danny Noyola, can get us over his tragic scandals if he were to be selected by the precinct chairs as our nominee. Mr. Noyola's recent scandal will damage this party in the November election as the dirt begins to flow out. He is very vulnerable and could cost this party to lose a seat. File an open records request with CCISD and learn in detail what Danny Noyola's incompetency has caused him. Go find out how many teachers have asked for transfers out from the school just this year. The candidate should be selected by the precinct chairs who is electable in November and unfortunately Mr. Noyola is not electable. I wonder if he will still continue his grievance that he recently filed with the board? Danny Noyola is damaged and if you select him, you can bet that he could be the cause of Democrats defeat this November. Think about it? If you love this party, don't choose a loser, crook, and incompetent principal that lasted only one year at Miller
At 7:01 PM, TheRedState.com said...
I have a better candidate than either Junior or Noyola. Her name is Gloria Perez and has an impressive history and background (and she actually works for a living). Check out my post on her
At 7:06 PM, herownself said...
One cannot file an open records request on personnel records. This school district has a long record of dumping on and blaming people for policies and procedures that they had nothing to do with. Look at how often the principals at Carroll, a supposedly excellent school, change.Now, quick, let's you and him fight. I'll stand over here and win.
At 7:26 PM, Jaime Kenedeño said...
Mr WATTS beleives Danny is electable or he would finding somebody else.IMO, Danny is not a bad person and maybe a good choice?
At 8:47 PM, TheRedState.com said...
I bet you we will see 5-7 candidates show up by the time this is done.
At 9:06 PM, nochisme said...
So then why do you not ask Danny for the details of his transfer? Why doe he not publicly provide all of us with those details? We know that an assistant principal at the school became a whisleblower on how grades were and absences were changed at the school. We know that Noyola allowed an assistant prinicpal to take excessive time with out documenting her absences. Tell noyola to release the documentation on his dismisssal as Miller Principal and you will all find the truth. Tell CCISD to let the public know about his incompentency at Miller or unless you really don't want to know the truth. You want to lose this november then vote for Noyola. Remember this man has a history of displaying incompetency. First with West Oso ISD and now CCISD. Wake up Democrats! Noyola will destroy this party.
At 9:29 PM, Jaime Kenedeño said...
I was a permanent sub at Miller 2000 - 2002. The class I inherited had ran off the Teacher and 4 other Subs. Nobody wanted the JOB and the CCISD was called 2 or 3 or even 4 time per day. The first day when the security had not received any calls; they came to check on me. I grew to those kids and they to me. I had four or five that just refused to do the work, I was forced to pass them as well. If you can produce the documentation I am prepared to address it.Miller has been going on like this for quite a while now and the orders are coming from the top. Miller was my favorite school to work at. The absence policy is flawed from the beginning. It is being used to generate revenue off of the poor.And once again Mr Noyola has the blessing?Or does he?
At 9:30 PM, Jaime Kenedeño said...
"We know that Noyola allowed an assistant prinicpal to take excessive time with out documenting her absences."This happens all the time. And what about the time they spend before and after hours?
At 9:31 PM, lapolitica5 said...
Hello, No Chisme, for your information the issues at Miller's tragic scandals are nothing new. How many teachers do the same thing even more so you don't have to be a teacher things always occur. They choose the almighty dollar instead of the student. Regardless of what happen at the high school teachers resigning is nothing new, teachers leaving to take care of business is nothing new and more How would any of us know anything without the almighty whistle blower the problem they have they just got caught due to this person this is what you should report on or live up to your name the (no chisme) my foot what irony. I would have not known if it was not for you. Thanx!!! What does that have to do with anyone wanting to run for a State office? The district which only has 44 pcts will have to rely on a good person you tell me What person has no problems I will show you a perfect person.Just remember:A Lo Dado No Se le busca el lado.
At 9:51 PM, Jaime Kenedeño said...
Red StateWhen will Gloria sit down and talk to us?What is her position on some of the key issuesEducationThe Beach BlockadeCraddickDel Mar College Fiasco?
At 10:56 PM, CC_Politico said...
The Democrats need a nominee free of any controversy. Whether Mr. Noyola is innocent or not of the charges the fact that he failed to keep track of his subordinates falls directly on him as an Administrator. At least that is what is alleged. It is bad timing for Mr. Noyola that he has an ongoing lawsuit against CCISD and was reassigned to another high school campus only after one year at Miller HS as the head principal. I ask all true Democrats. What if he receives the nomination and the true source of his re-assignment comes out? Then what? Allow the Republican nominee have an easy ride to Austin because we selected someone with legal baggage? Mr. Noyola should do the honorable thing and not seek this position until it is cleared up, if it clears up.
At 11:29 PM, nochisme said...
Couldn't agree with you more cc politico. What will happen is that he will be nominated and the true extent of his activities is revealed. One can always place blame on all the higher ups but in the end it was Noyola who lost track of his school. I agree with you that Texas Truancy Law is a joke, but the issue dealt with Special Ed. and an insubordinate administrator tried to cover it up. Bottom line is that he leads the school and is resonsible for the actions of his insubordinates.As far as time spent before and after school by administrators, that no excuse for failing to be present at work. Contracts should state the time of a work day and it is the responsiblity of that individual to be present during that time. If you have presonal issues then you need to take the day off. Just because you are an administrator doesn't mean you are above the hard working laborer of an instructor.If Mr. Noyola had nothing to do with what took place at Miller then he needs to provide an explanation as to what the violation was that he committed and he must do so quickly before he causes this party to lose a Democratic seat.Furthermore, how can you say that a teacher chooses the almighty dollar over the student? Do you know that ths was the case at Miller? I doubt it! Maybe teachers are fat up with this Noyola administration and his incompetency. All could be cleared up if Noyola would just let everything out. So I challenge each and everyone of you who defends this false prophet to tell him to reveal the documentation so that his blind disciples know the truth about their patron.I understand in life that people have problems, this is nothing new. But the man is currently under the microscope and some people want him to be their nominee. well I must give the man credit, he attempts to expand his empire and many idiots fall for it. Wake up people! The ship has hit an iceburg and it is sinking, and all you can say is he did nothing wrong. Again, I ask the Noyola defenders to bring it all out or let the people know the truth about the tragedy that took place at Miller.
At 11:56 PM, Jaime Kenedeño said...
Once again, if there is documentation of wrongdoing; then by all means, let us open the can of worms.I have no allegiance to any of these people.If a candidate has a certain muscle behind him, there is not a Republican that can compete with this well oiled machine, with or without the baggage.Soli, best of all knows this.A Republican dont have a snowball's chance in hell of sitting where Vilma vacated.Furthermore, Vilma's district loves her and they will follow who she supports. It is that simple like it or not.

South Texas Chisme: HD 33 shuffle

South Texas Chisme: HD 33 shuffle

Jaime Powell's Political Pulse: 07.02.06

Political Pulse: 07.02.06

July 2, 2006

Council meeting becomes heated on talk of street

Last week's City Council meeting got heated when the NAACP's Joel Mumphord apparently misunderstood Councilman Mark Scott.

During a discussion of the proposed renaming of one block of Winnebago Street, Mumphord, local president of the National Associated for the Advancement of Colored People, was making the point that if he owned all the land along a block of any city street, he could ask the City Council to change the name on that portion of the street. Scott said, "But he's not going to get it," because the council would not want to break up a street by renaming the middle portion of it.

Mumphord responded, "Why? Because I'm a poor black man? You all don't care about black people."

After Mayor Henry Garrett called order and waved off an approaching security guard, the meeting calmed back down.

"We can 'what if' till the moon falls out of the sky," Garrett said. He later offered to meet with people on both sides of the issue to try to find a compromise.

Scott later apologized to Mumphord, saying he was talking in generalities, not about Mumphord specifically.

Marez gets promoted, then quickly demoted

During an awards recognition break at the council meeting, Mayor Garrett inadvertently referred to Councilman John Marez as "congressman."

"Oh, I mean counselor," the mayor swiftly corrected.

"You've been demoted," other council members blurted while cackling.

Garcia campaign dubs plane 'Air Force Juan'

Democratic House candidate and former Navy pilot Juan Garcia is getting a little help meeting constituents in the outlying areas of District 32 from island developer Glenn Lyons.

At a fundraiser last weekend held at Eddie and Berta Garcia's, Juan Garcia said Lyons has given carte blanche use of Lyons' and wife Crystal's twin-engine airplane, which the Garcia campaign team has dubbed "Air Force Juan."

Former SA mayor supports Garcia run

Former San Antonio Mayor and U.S. Secretary of Housing Henry Cisneros was on tap to be the guest star at Garcia's June 23 campaign events. But when his father fell critically ill the day before, Cisneros instead appeared at the events via telephone PA system, doing so during what he stated were his father's final hours.

Afterward, Garcia opined, "This campaign is about family, and all present understood that Henry needed to be with his father. That he insisted on calling in to support our campaign, from his father's hospital bedside, is something I'll never forget."

Friedman talks Texas to his many supporters

Local architect Raymond Gignac, developer Leon Loeb and legendary criminal defense lawyer Doug Tinker were among the more than 100 guests gathered at the Barbecue Man to support Kinky Friedman for governor.

Toting his trademark cigar, Friedman waxed poetic about the sad state of Texas affairs, posed for pictures and sold a heckuva lot of T-shirts and posters.

Gignac summed up why he was there by saying, "He makes sense."

Strayhorn good with names, superstition

Independent gubernatorial candidate Carole Keeton Strayhorn had an uncanny way of remembering names and faces Thursday at the state Veterans of Foreign Wars convention, hugging at least 25 VFW members and recalling their names and personal details. On stage, Strayhorn drew wild cheering when she commented, "I've never lost an election the year a grandbaby was born, and that grandbaby is one month old."

Demo chairman Garcia uses partisan timepiece

At the Associated Builders and Contractors candidates forum last week, Democratic Party Chairman Alex Garcia stared at his watch and said he would keep an eye on the time so all of the gathered candidates - Democrats and Republicans - would get equal stump time.

"I'll be using my Democratic watch to keep time," Garcia joked.

Larry Olivarez, the Democrat in the county judge's race, grinned, "It's a Mickey Mouse watch, right?"

Simpson ready to stick a fork in Terry Carter

Walking around slapping backs and shaking hands at the release of Citgo's 2006 Gray Book resource guide, Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce director Terry Carter came up behind San Patricio County Judge Terry Simpson.

"Hi, Mr. Shamsie," Carter joked. "Oh! No! It's San Patricio County, isn't it?"

A grinning Simpson turned sideways in his chair and wielded his lunch cutlery, "Have you been forked lately?"

Political Pulse is compiled and written by Caller-Times politics reporter Jaime Powell. This week's contributors include Powell, Denise Malan and Mike Baird. Have a tip? Contact Powell at 886-3716 or powellj@ caller.com

LULAC Reps Gambi Gamboa & Joe Ortiz bring home National support for Local LULAC humanitarian issues

Local LULAC issues favored

Support for soldiers, Ramsey Muniz passes

By Anthony Martinez Beven Caller-Times
July 2, 2006

Locally supported resolutions What passed An initiative calling for the humanitarian release of former area lawyer Ramsey Muniz. A call for community support, particularly among area employers, for soldiers returning from the war in Iraq. What was tabled A resolution asking for a boycott of Telemundo after former television host Johnny Canales claimed the network canceled his program because of his Mexican origin. Area advocates say talks between LULAC and Telemundo are currently under way; however, if talks fail, advocates expect a resolution in favor of Canales to be passed.

Both local LULAC chapters reveled in support shown Saturday by the national organization for two resolutions tied to Corpus Christi.

Delegates at the national League of United Latin American Citizens convention passed without dissent a resolution calling for the release of Ramsey Muniz, a former area lawyer and candidate for governor in the early 1970s.

Muniz, 64, is serving a life sentence in federal prison after three drug-related felony convictions during a 17-year period. Arguing his health is failing and adequate health care services are lacking, LULAC approved a call for his release during the national convention in Milwaukee. The convention ended Saturday.

LULAC Council 1, based in Corpus Christi, had been leading the initiative, and chapters across Texas have passed a similar statewide resolution.

"For the state of Texas, I was very happy. For the national level, I was very surprised because 1,000 members voted unanimously for the humanitarian release of Ramsey," said Gambi Gamboa, Council 1 civil rights chairman.

The organization wants to see, for humanitarian reasons, that he gets let out and spends the last few years with his family, Gamboa said from Milwaukee. He said the national council is requesting the U.S. Justice Department intervene and help facilitate the release of Muniz.

Another resolution passed that seeks community support, particularly among employers, for soldiers coming back from the war in Iraq.

Nancy Vera, president of LULAC Council 4444, said national support for the resolution highlights that though LULAC is a Hispanic civil rights organization, it stands behind the United States.

"We hold true our traditions and our heritage, there's no question of our loyalty to the United States," Vera said. "This is our home. This where we were born, many of us."

Vera said Council 4444 is working closely with the local chapter of Blue Star Mothers, a national group of moms whose sons and daughters are soldiers in Iraq and other places who offer support to families whose children have been killed in the war.

A third resolution regarding the boycott of Telemundo television network and its advertisers after TV personality Johnny Canales claims he was discriminated against for his Mexican origin was tabled, said Gonzalo Tamez, Council 4444 vice president and a convention delegate.

Joe Ortiz, district director for area LULAC chapters, recently said discrimination prompted Canales' music show to be canceled earlier this year.

"Because it's under negotiation they think they are going to be able to come to some kind of agreement," said Tamez, who attended the convention on behalf of Council 4444. However, if negotiations fail, LULAC may consider a national resolution in favor of Canales, he said.

Contact Anthony Martinez Beven at 886-3792 or bevena@ caller.com

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