Although it looks much the same, it is updated. I found that in reviewing what I had written 4 years ago, I found I still held the same values and beliefs I stated four years ago. I retained my fundamental expectations of government, my understanding of the role of the City Council, and my views of public service. Careful oversight of the expenditure of public funds. Transparency in all government dealings. Collaboration with residents on major projects.

Thursday, February 14, 2008. Graduation rates are abysmal under the Texas school-rating system that spawned the national No Child Left Behind Act. Texas No Child Left Behind Act Leaves Kids Behind. TypeSpeed - neat site that improves your typing sp. Good list of program and aid for home improvements.

Wednesday, January 23, 2008. Principal David Harris watches the hall as classes change while making his rounds at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School in Beaumont, TX, Thursday, January 17, 2008. Beaumont Enterprise, Tammy McKinley. Loma George waits for the noon mass to begin at St. The church held a special mass celebrating the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Beaumont Enterprise, Tammy McKinley.

We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit. Way cool pics to start a story or reflection! Super tools to use to create games, randomly pick names, create 3D galleries, and much more! Proudly powered by Weebly.

Tuesday, January 26, 2010. Pete is an incredible writer. Wednesday, January 20, 2010.