Political Pulse: 06.25.06
June 25, 2006
Shamsie tells sheriff that jail ordeal is politics
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County Judge Terry Shamsie, who phoned in to this week's commissioners court meeting, hinted that the brouhaha over the jail is nothing but politics. "I would like to welcome the sheriff again to politics. She doesn't run a prison like George Bush runs Guantanamo Bay," he said while calling in from his vacation.
Several district judges, including Jose Longoria, Jack Hunter and Rose Vela, disagreed, saying prisoners were being treated "like animals" and that the conditions at the jail are inhumane.
Ortiz resents comment about jail's prisoners
A memo from Hunter saying jail prisoners were being treated like animals drew fire from County Commissioner Oscar Ortiz, who said, "That's uncalled for. I really resent the judge saying that."
Living conditions are not comparable
Taking a shot at Vela, who blasted the conditions in the Nueces County Jail this week, Shamsie said, "She lives on Ocean Drive. Anything less than that probably does look like a Third World country."
Strange coincidence as Shamsie phones in
Shamsie, out of the country on vacation, phoned in right as the minister was walking up to the podium to give the invocation at this week's commissioners court
meeting.
County Commissioner Oscar Ortiz intoned, "You have a direct line to God."
Media at presentation, confuses Banales
Walking into the Nueces County Commissioners courtroom for a presentation on conditions at the Nueces County Jail, District Judge Manuel Banales looked around the room, which was chockfull of reporters and cameras, and asked District Judge Tom Greenwell, "Are we in the right place?"
"Did you say you were going to close the meeting," Greenwell joked, alluding to Banales' role, along with Judge Nanette Hasette, in closing a meeting media member protested should be open.
Pharmacy comment strikes a nerve
After that meeting concluded, Longoria, angered by the "sorry state" of affairs at the jail, opined that the $5 million Shamsie and the Commissioners Court wanted to give to Texas A&M Kingsville Pharmacy School earlier this year should have been used to fix the jail.
"Don't go there," growled Banales, who is married to County Commissioner Peggy Banales.
Brewster's was spot for pre-concert party
The party before Wednesday night's Sheryl Crow concert was at Brewster's, with Regional Transportation Authority board member John Buckley and businessman Dusty Durrill playing host to a big crowd at their table. Across the room, District Judge Jana Whatley, who presides over San Patricio, Aransas and Bee counties, was hanging out with friends.
Strayhorn says race between her, Perry
Now that Carole Keeton Strayhorn is on the ballot, she had one message for Gov. Rick Perry on Friday: Let the race begin!
"It does not matter what games they play, I had 250,000 people sign the petition and Texas knows it's a two person race," she said. "I have the resources and I can get people to the polls. I can and will end Rick Perry's regime."Both Strayhorn and Kinky Friedman are on the ballot as independents.
Political Pulse is compiled and written by Caller-Times politics reporter Jaime Powell.
This week's contributors include Powell and Denise Malan.
Have a tip? Contact Powell at 886-3716 or powellj@ caller.com
Sunday, June 25, 2006
Saturday, June 24, 2006
Friday, June 23, 2006
Subject: Press Release : City Council Elections
Contact: Brandi Williams
Phone: (361) 443-0079
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
9 P.M. CT, June 23, 2006
CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATE ANNOUNCEMENT
Corpus CHRISTI,TX : On June 19, 2006, Local Attorney Coretta Graham announced her intent to seek the city council at large seat vacated by Brent Chesney in 2007. The press conference was held at the Annual Juneteenth Celebration at Portis Kountry Kitchen located in the Wells Fargo bank bldg ground floor. Campaign volunteers are needed.
Thank you for your help in spreading the word !
Phone: (361) 443-0079
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
9 P.M. CT, June 23, 2006
CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATE ANNOUNCEMENT
Corpus CHRISTI,TX : On June 19, 2006, Local Attorney Coretta Graham announced her intent to seek the city council at large seat vacated by Brent Chesney in 2007. The press conference was held at the Annual Juneteenth Celebration at Portis Kountry Kitchen located in the Wells Fargo bank bldg ground floor. Campaign volunteers are needed.
Thank you for your help in spreading the word !
Thursday, June 22, 2006
Wednesday, June 21, 2006
I can't believe the fallout from............
we are pissed @ our trops being tortured and hung out to dry!
how big is iraq?
like, is it as big as texas?
want to bar code aliens but not iraqi's?
that is the gop mentality or is it, rationale?
how big is iraq?
like, is it as big as texas?
want to bar code aliens but not iraqi's?
that is the gop mentality or is it, rationale?
Tuesday, June 20, 2006
Graham announces she's running for council
June 19, 2006 08:25 PM
CORPUS CHRISTI - Local attorney Coretta Graham announced Monday evening that she is a candidate for the city council.
During her announcement at a Juneteenth celebration at Portis Kountry Kitchen Graham said she'll be running for an at-large seat. She said she wants to use her knowledge and experience to help the city grow.
City council elections will be held next April.
CORPUS CHRISTI - Local attorney Coretta Graham announced Monday evening that she is a candidate for the city council.
During her announcement at a Juneteenth celebration at Portis Kountry Kitchen Graham said she'll be running for an at-large seat. She said she wants to use her knowledge and experience to help the city grow.
City council elections will be held next April.
Saturday, June 17, 2006
Friday, June 16, 2006
Garcia sees Democrats as Davids poised to slay GOP Goliaths this fall.
Garcia, 40, is a former Navy aviator with a Harvard law degree challenging GOP state Rep. Gene Seaman of Corpus Christi. At the Dems' do in Fort Worth, he made light of Vice President Dick Cheney's February shooting of a hunting pal with references to Cheney's defense of Bush, his student deferments that let him avoid the draft during the Vietnam conflict and past delays in protecting U.S. troops in Iraq.
"There are a few details the mainstream media missed," Garcia said of the South Texas mishap. "For example, very few people know that before the vice president shot Mr. (Harry) Whittington, he actually tortured him for an hour and a half.
"You might not know that the vice president . . . was actually signed up to take the mandatory hunter safety course, but he took five deferments to avoid going.
"And perhaps most tragically of all, you might not know that before the trip, Mr. Whittington had actually requested body armor and Kevlar but had been turned down by (Defense) Secretary (Donald) Rumsfeld."
But seriously: Garcia sees Democrats as Davids poised to slay GOP Goliaths this fall. Voters are skeptical of promised cuts in school taxes, he said this week, and some are stunned that Republican leaders have yet to require that all legislative votes be recorded.
"People get that," he said. "We're going to hold (House) members accountable.
"There are a few details the mainstream media missed," Garcia said of the South Texas mishap. "For example, very few people know that before the vice president shot Mr. (Harry) Whittington, he actually tortured him for an hour and a half.
"You might not know that the vice president . . . was actually signed up to take the mandatory hunter safety course, but he took five deferments to avoid going.
"And perhaps most tragically of all, you might not know that before the trip, Mr. Whittington had actually requested body armor and Kevlar but had been turned down by (Defense) Secretary (Donald) Rumsfeld."
But seriously: Garcia sees Democrats as Davids poised to slay GOP Goliaths this fall. Voters are skeptical of promised cuts in school taxes, he said this week, and some are stunned that Republican leaders have yet to require that all legislative votes be recorded.
"People get that," he said. "We're going to hold (House) members accountable.
Thursday, June 08, 2006
Island Surf & Wear: Just because it''s Von Wade''s show doesn''t mean a sole agenda is being pushed. He may push a viewpoint, but he''s not the only o
Island Surf & Wear: Just because it''s Von Wade''s show doesn''t mean a sole agenda is being pushed. He may push a viewpoint, but he''s not the only one.
Island Surf & Wear
This became the place for all as Spring Break '84 and John Trice should remember. Do you remember the Skateboard Ramp and Contest. The Bikini Contest and all the hoopla? How about it Rick Trevino, Steve Cooke, Duane Hansen, Matthew Hearndon and all you other forgetful "big timers". John Trice is now the president of Frost Bank on the Island. Waz up Johnny? Speak up "Mr make all that money off of an open access beach" ?
Island Surf & Wear
This became the place for all as Spring Break '84 and John Trice should remember. Do you remember the Skateboard Ramp and Contest. The Bikini Contest and all the hoopla? How about it Rick Trevino, Steve Cooke, Duane Hansen, Matthew Hearndon and all you other forgetful "big timers". John Trice is now the president of Frost Bank on the Island. Waz up Johnny? Speak up "Mr make all that money off of an open access beach" ?
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