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Thursday, November 12, 2009
The Democratic instinct to crush free speech is surpassed only its sister predisposition to crush religion. http://ping.fm/qBkAk
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Friday, October 30, 2009
Monday, October 26, 2009
Friday, October 16, 2009
Tell him to call a conservative, at least they'd have a clue... http://bit.ly/3pNcWs
Friday, October 2, 2009
THE SITUATION ROOM with Wolf Blitzer
REF: http://bit.ly/pK48V
Aired May 19, 2006 - 19:00 ET
[EXCERPTS:]
BLITZER: There's an investigation of what happened at Haditha. ...you've suggested this week that there in effect was a massacre. …
MURTHA: Well there was. There's no question about it...
BLITZER: The Marines say they're still investigating. They don't know what happened yet. The pentagon says the same thing. How do you know what happened?
MURTHA: Wolf, you read the "Time" magazine articles. There are pictures, there are photos. You don't have to talk to the military about the proof.
Need I say more?
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Remember Congressman John Murtha? The jackass who accused Marines of murder before the facts came out? Here is the story of yet another hero he has defamed.
Monday, September 28, 2009
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Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Friday, September 11, 2009
Where Everybody Is Somebody...
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If you haven't been to Hico, Texas, you are missing out.
Located at the junction of the classic US Highway 281 and Texas Highway 6, on the Northern edge of the Texas Hill Country, Hico is a small town that is a fascinating blend of the old and the new: part of the "Old West", part Main Street and part mini-"strip mall", all in one.
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This town manages to connect two arteries that cross Texas, US Highway 281, and highway 6 , along with highway 220 and a couple of farm to market roads all in this small town known as Hico.
Hico is an interesting place to pass through, and for years, that is exactly what I did. I have blown through there so many times, rushing to get to somewhere else: Stephenville, Brownwood, even Dallas and home again to San Antonio, stopping there only to get gas or coffee and snacks.
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What I didn't know then is that Hico is a really great place to spend the day and escape the rush of the city. It is also an excellent place to help you escape the pressure of everyday life, if only for a few hours.
All that rushing around and blowing through town changed a few years ago, when we had a family reunion in Hico. That afternoon when it was over, several of us decided to stay and check out the local scenery. Wandering around town with my wife and parents, little by little, I began to discover Hico.
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Check out Hico Chamber of commerce: Tons of useful information concerning the town and local attractions
It also home to the Billy the Kid Museum.
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I've heard that one of the best coffee shops in Texas is in Hico - the famous Koffee Kup itself! I also understand they serve one of the best pieces of pie for miles around as well!
Mexican food can be found at Jersey Lilly's Restaurant - a medium priced venue with friendly waitresses and large plates! Excellent food in a rustic atmosphere - see the tax receipts for some of the city's more infamous residents, you may be surprised!
No visit would be complete without a trip to Wiseman House Chocolates, one of the finest chocolatiers in Texas, even recently featured in Southern Living Magazine!
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You can see the chocolate being made for Wiseman's further down the block on Pecan Street.
For the Masons among us, there is one of the oldest continuously chartered lodges in Texas located in Hico as well: Hico Masonic Lodge no. 477, AF & AM located on Pecan Street, across from Jersey Lillies Restaurant. It is always good to find friends in new places and the Lodge is a great starting point.
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If you enjoyed this brief photo-travelogue, stop into Hico sometime when you get the chance.
For more information about visiting Hico, click Here or follow the link: http://hico-tx.com/
Lost Cities on the '281
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I love traveling on highways that take me to places I've never been before - I also love traveling these same highways when they take to favorite places I have visited before: Beginning with this article, I am planning an on again/off again series of articles about the small and large towns and cities along these highways and the areas surrounding them that help to shape who or what they are now.Through the years, in my travels (with rare exception), my favorite highway has been the '281.
US Highway 281 is a highway that bisects the United States, connecting Boca Chica Blvd in Brownsville, Texas to the International Peace Garden at the Canadian Border, just north of Kelvin, North Dakota.
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The '281 is a legendary highway to me, filled with memories of quiet late night drives taking me home to San Antone, and early morning runs outward from San Antonio to various destinations both on the '281 or on nearby highways that connect to it.
Destinations South of San Antonio include cities like McAllen, Alice, and Pleasanton. Passing through beautiful San Antonio, continuing Northward for the far greater portion of the highway's length: Blanco, Johnson City, Hamilton, Hico and Stephenville.
"These are a few of my favorite things..."
I've left out too many to name and am only covering the part of '281 where I have done most of my traveling (primarily in central Texas). Small town hamburger stands full of homemade goodness, and Tex-Mex mom and pop shops, roadside fruit stands and historical markers of Texas history.
"It's Bluebonnets and Indian Paint Brushes,"
More to come later....
GDW
Monday, July 13, 2009
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Sunday, July 5, 2009
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Thursday, April 30, 2009
'Scene in the Hill Country
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May 1-3, 2009, Luckenbach will host it's 13th Annual Hill Country Run . Featured: The bike show, live Texas Music, cold beer, games and general Hill Country craziness.
On May 8th, Cory Morrow along with Mickey & The Motorcars will heat up the Luckenbach Dance Hall - this will be a killer show! Tickets are only 14 Bucks each for a night of great music!
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In the mean time, over in Gruene, Charlie Robison takes the stage at Gruene Hall on May 9th, at 9PM - tickets are $22, and this show will be well worth it - If you are unfamiliar with Charlie, this artist easily holds his own in the Texas Music scene - his video "My Hometown" was recently featured on cable's Great American Country channel.On May 17th, Gruene Hall plays host to the Americana Music Jam featuring a literal Who's Who of modern Texas & Americanna Music including: the legendary Ray Wylie Hubbard, Jason Boland, Stoney LaRue, Micky & the Motorcars, Slaid Cleaves, Walt Wilkins & The Mystiqueros, Seth James, Cody Canada, Big House, Tom Gillam & Tractor Pull, Sean McConnell, Zack Walther & the Cronkites, Kevin Welch and the Reckless Kelly band among others. Radio New Braunfels, KNBT 92.1FM is hosting this charitable event with the proceeds going to the Hope Hospice.
Check out the multiple great artists all day long and have a blast too! All this for only 40 bucks!
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Down in San Antonio, (technically in Helotes, TX), John T. Floore's Country Store features two rising stars the Eli Young Band and the Scott Wiggins Band back to back on May 1st.
As if that's not enough Texas Music to get your feet wet, on May 2nd, Texas Music legend Ray Wylie Hubbard heats up the joint along with Jonny Burke - $15.
On May 16th hard rockin' gravelly voiced Gary Allan appears along with Rich O Toole - another great show, well worth seeing.
Stay tuned for more info - Robert Earl Keene is coming to San Antonio in June!
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
San Antonio's Famous River Walk Doubles in Size
From: San Antonio Convention & Visitors Bureau Sent: Monday, April 27, 2009 8:10 PM
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Monday, March 2, 2009
Texas is a state of mind....
nation in every sense of the word.
- John Steinbeck
Subject: TEXAS INDEPENDENCE DAY - Thanks to Adrian Juarez of San
Antonio, TX for forwarding the following immortal quote:
"I am besieged with a thousand or more Mexicans under Santa Anna. I have
sustained a continual Bombardment and cannonade for 24 hours and have
not lost a man. The enemy has demanded surrender at discretion otherwise
the garrison is to be put to the sword, if the fort is taken. I have
answered the demand with a canon shot and our flag still waves proudly
over the wall. I shall never surrender or retreat. Then I call on you in
the name of Liberty, of patriotism, of everything dear to the American
character, to come to our aid with all dispatch. The enemy is receiving
reinforcements daily and will no doubt increase to three or four
thousand in four or five days. If this call is neglected I am determined
to sustain myself as long as possible and die like a soldier who never
forgets what is due his honor and that of his country - VICTORY OR
DEATH.
- William Barrett Travis, Lt. Col Commander
March 2nd is TEXAS INDEPENDENCE DAY - Brave and honorable men have given
all on our behalf. NEVER FORGET!! (Sent from the Grand Lodge of Texas)
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Please join Texas in the celebration of our independence from Mexico!
- Here is an article titled "The Myth and Meaning of Texas
Independence" taken from an outstanding speech by Dr. Stephen L. Hardin,
Professor of History at the Victoria College in Victoria, Texas.
http://www.texianlegacy.com/march2.html
Please view this article and consider donating to:
The Texian Legacy Association http://www.texianlegacy.com
as well as to:
Save Texas History, home of the illuminating radio series "THIS WEEK IN
TEXAS HISTORY"
http://www.savetexashistory.org
Please consider visiting San Antonio and see the Alamo Shrine for
yourself.
If you are a Mason and will be visiting San Antonio, please contact me
via the contact link here or via the Alamo Masonic Lodge #44 AF & AM
Website at: http://www.masoniclodgesofsatx.com/alamo44/index.php
May good men everywhere experience freedom.
Greg Wright
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
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Sunday, February 8, 2009
SA Rodeo news from the Most Wanted Band
We were called again to represent Bud Light on Feb 18th, 2009 at 6:00pm on the BIG BUDLIGHT STAGE of the AT&T Center Plaza area. Should be a blast!
We have added a couple of new band members: The Band members are: Joe Vickers (Lead Vocals / Acoustic Guitar) Gary Cumpian (Drums) Roger Gillespie (Fiddle) Randy Gilliam (Steel Guitar) Jim Clecker (Bass Guitar / Backup Vocals) Beaver Thomas (Lead Guitar / Vocals)Check out the new sound of the Most Wanted Band.
Thanks,
The Most Wanted Band
www.themostwantedband.com
Saturday, February 7, 2009
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Wednesday, February 4, 2009
April 25, 2009 - Waterloo Park - Austin, TX
Artists already confirmed: Aaron Watson, Cory Morrow, Roger Creager, Wade Bowen, Ryan James, & Django Walker!
Keep checking back for more announcements at www.lonestarjam.com
Politico.com:
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0209/18374.html
Finally, some comedians that don't assume we are all want abortion "rights", gay marriage, open borders, gun control and anything else our parents warned us about...
Thank you,
THE POLITICO
Politico.com
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Monday, February 2, 2009
Lord Save Us From Your Followers-The Tour
Get the full info on where it is showing here: www.lordsaveusthemovie.com
Lord, Save Us From Your Followers – the product of an amazing three-year journey behind the front lines of America’s so-called Culture Wars. The film is scheduled for limited theatrical release in fall of 2008. More information can be found at lordsaveusthemovie.com.
He is also on MySpace and Facebook - I consider him to be a phenomenal musician and excellent song writer - Please give him a listen.
Sunday, February 1, 2009
Frank Chang-ting Hsieh (speaking of Taiwan), National Press Club, Washington, DC July 23, 2007