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Texas To Reconsider Law Easing Graduation Requirements

Rick St. Nick — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 18:07:43 +0000

Boy, has education changed since I attended school. Can’t recollect too much government interference about course curriculum and testing requirements. What I do remember, is the first bell sounding at 7:45 a.m., and the last bell at 3:20 p.m. Interesting reading this week coming from the expose of the Texas House where law “HB5″ was [...]

Former President Bush Opening Presidential Library at SMU

Rick St. Nick — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 17:21:15 +0000

Need to raise funds for a worthwhile cause? There is only one man alive today who can master such a task, especially to a level so outrageously staggering. This person’s name is none other than former President George W. Bush I know, if a guess was in store, Bill Clinton would have been my first [...]

City of Lufkin Proposes Smoking Ban in Public Places

Rick St. Nick — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 19:37:52 +0000

Tobacco users pay attention. The Lufkin City Council is meeting tonight, and “smoking” is at the top of their agenda. The initial ordinance signed into law almost twenty years ago (1994) is seeking an updated version. In times past, lighting up was allowed in designated areas of dining establishments, pubs, and in the work place [...]

Applebee's Loses Bid to Extend Alcohol Service Hours in Nacogdoches

Rick St. Nick — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 21:22:32 +0000

The final score: 4-1 against Applebee’s. That was the vote by the city council on whether or not to make an exception to current law, and allow an interested Applebee’s franchise to break ground in Nacogdoches. At the heart of the matter was – one hour. The current ordinance on the books does not permit [...]

Ted Nugent Flies Over Texas Picking Off Pigs

Rick St. Nick — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 19:55:09 +0000

When it comes to speaking his mind, Rock God Ted Nugent isn't shy about holding his tongue, and while Ted could care less, his staunch beliefs have sent off firestorms in Washington, D.C.

For a lack of better words, in some political 'clicks', Nugent is considered a loudmouth of sorts, but while not the most eloquent speaker, some of what he believes in, actually makes sense.

Will Texas Unemployed be Required to Drug Test Before Receiving Benefits?

Rick St. Nick — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 18:21:57 +0000

There’s a new Texas bill on an Austin desk waiting to be signed, and it’s sure not to be sitting pretty with those that may need unemployment benefits in the future. The sponsor of the bill, Senator Tommy Williams, is proposing that those individuals seeking unemployment, should be required to undergo mandatory drug testing prior [...]

Which Famous Texas Name is Tackling Politics?

Rick St. Nick — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 14:48:57 +0000

He is an attorney and consultant based in Ft. Worth, with an eye to become the next Texas Land Commissioner, but it’s his name that carries all the weight. George P. Bush, the “P’ stands for Prescott, filed the necessary documents to head up a relatively obscure post, but one that may be the beginning [...]

Joe Biden on 'Gun Control' For Women [VIDEO]

Rick St. Nick — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 17:49:25 +0000

Now, this important message about women using firearms from the Vice President of our country, Mr. Joe Biden. Here’s the video (a MUST see):

Seven Things You May Not Know About President's Day

Rick St. Nick — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 22:17:51 +0000

Due to the “Uniform Monday Holiday Act” enacted in 1971, Washington and Lincoln’s birthday were combined into “President’s Day”. Here’s some little known facts regarding the people that “managed” our Country’s affairs. One famous tradition is for the Senate to read George Washington’s farewell address from 1796. Speaking of G.W., the folklore surrounding his wooden [...]

Heavily Funded 'Texas Cancer Trial Network' Shrouded in Controversy, Closes Its Doors

Rick St. Nick — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 23:55:42 +0000

The Clinical Trials network of Texas (CTNeT) got a grant worth $25 million in 2010, but it ran out of cash last month, and now the one time facility responsible for delving deeper into the crusade against Cancer, has folded. Speculating why CTNet was ever approved for funding comes to lightduring an audit which exposed [...]

Driving + Texting Debate Heats Up at Texas Capitol

Rick St. Nick — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 22:53:28 +0000

This one may get your blood boiling, since you can see, first hand, the impact of accidents associated with "texting while driving".

My drive to work is barely noticeable at 3.2 miles, yet three stop lights make it advantageous for me to peruse my fellow commuters.

Texas 'Dancers' May Soon Need a License to 'Shake Their Groove Thing'

Rick St. Nick — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 21:58:36 +0000

State Representative Bill Zedler is busy these day introducing new Texas law that would require “striptease artists” to publicly display a license to do such. But where would you put the document for all to see. How about on their “&^*%$#@)#”? Okay, so maybe the “piece of paper” will hang on a wall inside the [...]

Angelina County Tax Assessor Has Mystery Fee on Vehicle Registration Notice

Rick St. Nick — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 16:05:51 +0000

There's somethin' fishy going on in Angelina County, and I'm not talkin' about the myriad of lakes and streams.

Just got my Vehicle Registration Notice, and after reading, what can only be described as a printing press gone wild, I was appalled by the fact that an extra charge was added to the bill if I used the U.S. postal service to deliver payment.

Could Gambling Become Legal in Texas This Year?

Rick St. Nick — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 23:45:12 +0000

You're not an intoxicating gambler, but like the chance to add more dollars to the month end bank statement. So, Saturday rolls around, and you joy ride to LOU-siana, in hopes of having some fun at the casino's expense.

Everything's cool, but the ride to and from is still about 4 hours, and if you hit that proverbial losing streak, the trek home could feel like you're waiting for your flight to take-off after spending three hours on the tarmac without food or bathroom.

All things considered, you much rather have a shorter drive and keep it in the immediate family - the Texas family, of course.

Former President Bush Finally Leaves Houston Hospital

Rick St. Nick — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 17:30:31 +0000

Number 41 is doing okay, thankfully. While touch & go for nearly two months, former Pres George Herbert Walker Bush has been discharged from the hospital. Admitted to Methodist Hospital in Houston on November 23, the elder statesman was treated for complications of bronchitis. During his long admission, he was in intensive care for one [...]

New Sheriff + Old Money Place Burden on Angelina County Taxpayers

Rick St. Nick — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 17:22:36 +0000

I thought only the BIG elections were full of strife and discord, until I started poking my nose into the “comp time” abomination over at the Angelina County Sheriff’s office. Here’s how the story unfolds: (1) Sheriff elect Greg Sanches took over the gig from former Sheriff Kent Henson, who elected not to run for [...]

What One Texas Politician Said in Aftermath of Newtown Tragedy [VIDEO]

Rick St. Nick — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 06:33:53 +0000

On the streets yesterday speaking with folks about the Connecticut tragedy, six in ten that I spoke with, called the United States a permissive society. Maybe. I lean more towards a reactive culture.

The following may appear to be an insensitive comparison in wake of a lone gunman's heinous massacre, but by setting out to accomplish the goal, success has a better chance of sprouting.

George H.W. Bush Hopitalized in Houston [VIDEO]

Rick St. Nick — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 16:53:27 +0000

The medical wizards of our nation say there is no reason to be alarmed, and since I don’t have a shingle on my door that ends in M.D., or D.O., I too, shall stay the course. He led our country between 1989 and 1993, number 41 to be exact, and reports coming from the Texas [...]

Driver of Texas State Judge Vehicle Utilizes Bad Judgement

Rick St. Nick — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 14:26:09 +0000

I guess when your license plate indicates “State Judge”, you are allowed to tailgate other motorists allowing, at best, a roughly calculated, oh I’m guessing, a five percent margin of error in the event the lead vehicle must brake hard. Case in point this morning (November 28, 2012), heading northbound on 1st Street at approximately [...]

Vietnam War Memorial Statue Will Honor Texas Veterans [VIDEO]

Rick St. Nick — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 20:03:41 +0000

Arlington National Cemetery in Washington, D.C. is not the place to go to keep your emotions in check. The "Tomb of the Unknown" is also a highly somber experience designed (and well it should be) to drain every last tear from your eye duct, so if you are planning a trip to see the first official memorial to honor Texans who fought in the Vietnam War...brace yourself!