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Not sure if anyone has been following, but we had a rare occurrence this week. Two district foes met in the finals for a state championship. After finishing first and second at the district tournament AND AGAIN at the regional tournament, Sabine Pass’s Travis Mistry and Deweyville’s James Menard met in the final match at the 2A State Tournament. As was the case the previous two times, Mistry again came out on top. But what an incredible accomplishment for both young men - congrats! [Hidden Content]

For the last several legislative sessions (once every two years) at least one member of the Texas legislature has submitted a bill commonly called “constitutional carry” or basically carrying a handgun without any kind of license required. It normally does not get much traction however it has pushed Texas from the no handgun allowed to open carry with a license. Going back in history, basically since the Civil War Texas has not allowed the carrying of handguns in public. In the early 1990s the Texas legislature passed a concealed handgun license bill however Ann Richards vetoed it. That was significant. The significance of it was that she was defeated in the next election because of that and it ushered in the era of George W. Bush. That in turn propelled him to the presidency. Thanks Ann!! But back on topic… I believe in 1995 the legislature again passed a concealed handgun license and this time George Bush, as promised, signed the law. Texas for the first time since The Civil War allowed civilians to carry handguns in public. That original law required about a 16 hour class and a $240 license which like a drivers license had to be renewed every few years. The handgun had to be concealed and there were other limitations on locations such as not in hospitals, large amusement parks, racetrack, etc. For the most part however, a person wishing to take the class and pay the fees, could carry a handgun for protection. Over the years they have slowly eased up on the requirements and fees. Then they passed the license to carry which now allowed open carry a handgun as well as concealed. They have eventually reduced the licensing fee to I believe $40 now and reduce the class from two days to only four hours. Basically if you had four hours and a very few dollars, you could openly or concealed carry a handgun in Texas. The Texas legislature is back in session which began in the first week of January and ends in about 10 days. Like normal for the last few sessions, a bill was submitted to carry a handgun without a license or constitutional carry. It is just my opinion but I believe this year was different because of the national Democrats making such a move to get rid of gun rights. I believe that spurred some legislators to move forward where in past sessions they have not. The Constitutional carry bill (HB1927) went through the House of Representatives fairly easily (with no Dem support) and was then sent to the Senate. There it met some opposition even from the Republicans. It wasn’t so much opposition as it was wanting to tweak the bill by adding amendments. The Texas Senate then passed the bill however they added several amendments to it. I’m sure everyone knows the procedure but when the two houses pass similar bills, it cannot become law. Both houses must pass a Word for Word same bill for it to go to the governor. What happens if they are not exactly the same? It then goes to a committee and has conferees from both houses to see if they can work out a compromise that both will support. So the Senate Bill with its amendments went back to the House and they rejected Senate version of the bill. Eight days ago it was sent to the conferees to try to work out a compromise however the session is going to end in a few days. Well, late yesterday afternoon they reached an agreement that they believe they can get through both houses. I have not seen the final version yet because they have not posted it but I am assuming that some of the Senate amendments will remain (and having read them, I think that is a good thing). HB1927 is scheduled to be brought to a vote next week in both houses and I believe there’s about a 98% chance of it passing. The bill can still be killed but I think this is the year it will finally pass. The governor has already said that if the bill passes, he will sign it. Meaning?? Probably on September 1 of this year, people in Texas who are at least 21 years of age and have not been convicted of a felony or domestic violence or are ian illegal alien, can carry a concealed handgun or openly carry one as long as it is in a holster and can do so with no license, permit or school required.

I do not...I think the strain will be placed on bad guys trying to do their thing.

I think it could present some problems. Even though I believe in the 2A and would never say someone has no right to own a firearm, some people can’t walk and chew gum at the same time. I think there would be a lot of Barney Fife incidents with a rise in accidental shootings/deaths. Everyone should own a gun at their home to protect themselves, but I’m afraid that to carry publicly, instead of the passerby giving the proverbial finger, it may escalate to gun violence. Gun classes show people how to safely handle a firearm while also teaching that it should be a last resort....not something you pull on someone to win an argument or if they cut you off in traffic. Kids should be taught gun safety at an early age. Just my opinion. That and $1.50 will get you a cup of coffee.

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Glad you understand. Some people don’t even know the business end and would look down the barrel wondering. My first post I addressed some of the other problems which could arise.

I’ve heard several classics. I guess my favorite is the guy who was going to rob a 7-11. He brought a drink up and put a $20 bill on the counter, then pulled out his gun and said give me all the cash in the register. The clerk handed him all the money and he ran off. There was $18.75 in the register, but he left the $20 bill. Evidently he failed math in school. 😂😂🤣😂😂

We live in a society that has to have warning labels on fish hooks so that individuals do not put them in their mouths. I don’t think asking these same individuals to take a gun safety course is too much.

Notice these attacks don’t happen in states with guns. Kill a couple of these muslim dogs and they would stop.

And shame on you for denigrating the National Enquirer. 😂🤣😂

The National Enquirer of TV. 😂🤣

There is a formula, or formulas out there are only a few know how to use them. Canyon has it is girls basketball. Carthage has it is 4A football. Odessa Permian had it. Argyle has it in spades. Don't leave out Katy football. People will scheme and collude for something valuable. Art thefts, bank robberies don't just happen. Athletic scholarships are valuable. A full ride scoly to UT Austin, or Texas A&M? Those are worth a half a million dollars. So there's some scheming going on. Canyon has been winning basketball chips for 30 years. That did not just spontaneously happen. Whatever has happened or is happening in Yates is mild in comparison.

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The blood clots should've been a non-issue to be honest. Women on birth control, smokers, and... people with covid all have a much high risk of those clots. But yeah, our government can't be trusted much, on either side of the aisle.

Thank you sir for your service. The only bad thing about retirement is you can’t take a day off......because your already retired. Enjoy retirement.

Very well written. I ve always..... always believe that a person must possess fortitude to be able to with stand LEO and military life in active duty as well as non active/retirement life. From the issues and situations you have mentioned mental toughness is key. I have many relatives that were/are military and/or LEOs. Some have past some still living. my first cousin retired about 2 years ago from being an LEO in New Orleans. Did many undercover operations. He s told me a lot but I know there’s probably a lot more he could say From the heinous crimes he s seen and just outright evilness. He s told me things referring to “the pipeline btwn organized crime and politicians/govt employees” he s looking over his shoulder constantly....he mentally struggles with being at peace. the non LEOs/military people’s imagination from hearing stories doesn’t do “the real experience” justice. I wish you peace of mind in your retired journey. God Bless.

Thanks TVC. Enjoy your retirement.

I bet after all those years.....it’s been ingrained in ya.

If he is, they have not won district since 2009. In the same time frame they have only won 10+ games twice. Certainly nothing to brag about. Maybe they should play down more often. Their peers seem to be a bit much for them.

@Yeoj Basketball has nothing to do with that football program 😂 Soulja you should be a car salesman, you trying to convince that person to believe in a lemon. You are right about the food places though. And 100% right about the stadium cause more often than not when United playing at home you can bet on the opposing team winning. Best stadium in SETX. 😎