Daily Archives: 11/18/2008

(Community Matters) I don’t defend illegal immigration, and it’s a reality we must deal with. Extraordinary numbers of employers – especially in the construction business – depend on them. Aren’t those tax dollars paying all the road crews I pass by every day?

If Rick Perry, David Dewhurst & Tom Craddick – empowered by the likes of Bob Perry, James Leininger, UT regent types and their brood of GWBush enablers – continue on their anti-immigrant quest (thank god regular vehicle check points were withdrawn), you’ll see Texas go permanently blue a lot sooner than 2016.

(Community Matters) Sure, let’s try to make this administration’s impact on our country permanent. here

(Community Matters) I joined Professor Ostrower’s class in the school of fine arts today. It’s a class on philanthropy in the arts and the students had made grant decisions and were presenting. I picked, poked, prodded and offered observations – and since I’m almost 50, couldn’t resist telling stories. Nice being back in the classroom.

(Community Matters) Breakfast this morning with AISD board chair, Mark Williams. Can’t believe we didn’t already know each other. Tons of friends in common. He’s a smart & charismatic guy. We’re lucky he serves. Should bump up after this.

(Community Matters) Still 24,000 ballots left to count tomorrow. latest

(Community Matters) here’s why