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Mertzon City Council Meeting December 18 2023
It was a light meeting, but for my public comments about street closures and flooding…
Dec 18, 20233 min read
City Closes Fleming for Flood Cleanup
The City of Mertzon is cleaning up a mess that has been years in the making. Who is responsible?
Dec 8, 20233 min read
The Fast Lanes in Mertzon
The City is purchasing a radar sign to control speeders.
Nov 4, 20233 min read
School Districts Win First Round STAAR Challenge
Read the judge’s ruling on Government in the Sun.
Oct 29, 20231 min read
Street Flooding August 23 2023
A welcomed 1/2 inch turns into a reminder of bad governance…
Aug 24, 20231 min read
Should Mertzon City Council Members and the Mayor be Paid for their Service
Yes, these are paid positions. Are we getting the best bang for our buck?
Aug 16, 20231 min read
Stormwater from the Roof of City Gym
The architect’s drawings offer some insight on how bad it could be…
Aug 10, 20233 min read
Audio of ICISD Presentation to Close Street for New Gym and City Council Vote
Here is what Athletic Director Jacob Conner said back in 2020 to get 4th Street closed for the new gym…
Jul 30, 20234 min read
ICISD and City of Mertzon meetings July 17 2023
Here’s what’s happening at their meetings…
Jul 16, 20232 min read
ICISD Board Meeting to Hire Interim Superintendent
Meeting on an interim is June 30. I also provide flood ins info.
Jun 28, 20231 min read
DeSpain Submits Resignation Leaving Legacy of Stormwater Flooding and Huge Budget Deficit
The damage done is permanent, and now there is a budget deficit to boot!
Jun 20, 20231 min read
The Grand Mistake Parking Lot
The school board busts the budget to build a parking lot that will flood the school. You can’t make this stuff up…
May 14, 20231 min read
May 12 2023 Flood on 4th Street
Here’s what it’s like to drive 4th Street at ICISD…
May 13, 20231 min read
Blackout Happens as DeSpain Counts the Days for His New Job and ICISD Meets Again in Exec Session
These are the darkest of days…
Apr 25, 20233 min read
Mayor Taylor Takes Parting Shots at Penultimate Council Meeting just as Supt. DeSpain Snubs City
Mayor Taylor gets some things off his chest, just as Supt. DeSpain claims the streets.
Apr 23, 20234 min read
April 17 2023 Mertzon City Council Agenda
What do you look for at the April 17 2023 Mertzon City Council meeting?
Apr 15, 20231 min read
Alley Oops
Oops! An ordinance was required to close the alley too?! Yes.
Apr 13, 20234 min read
Fleming Floods
Here’s where to look…
Mar 29, 20231 min read
The Sun Shines on Street Flooding
The sun is bright after a rain.
Mar 24, 20231 min read
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