All the officers, soldiers and security personnel are asked not to abide by these decisions and to consider them null read more

All the officers, soldiers and security personnel are asked not to abide by these decisions and to consider them null and void.

The commissioners court has reached out to the public and sought input on future facilities. One of my goals as read more

The commissioners court has reached out to the public and sought input on future facilities. One of my goals as commissioner was to reach out and establish trusting relationships. With the facility subcommittee, we'll continue on and ultimately we'll do what the public wants.

Every time we try to move a piece of furniture, it just falls apart.

Every time we try to move a piece of furniture, it just falls apart.

They had gotten complaints from subcontractors and vendors who were not getting paid in a timely manner. As the complaints read more

They had gotten complaints from subcontractors and vendors who were not getting paid in a timely manner. As the complaints became more frequent, it was a sign the contractor was having some serious problems and would be unable to fulfill their obligations. That is when it reached the point to protect the commission's interest and take the steps necessary to get the project finished.

Taft's encouragement of McKenna's resignation illustrates how effective procedural pressure exerted by a chief justice can be. With the concurrence read more

Taft's encouragement of McKenna's resignation illustrates how effective procedural pressure exerted by a chief justice can be. With the concurrence of his colleagues, Taft was able to steer important opinions away from McKenna until he was able to persuade him to leave.

I knew we'd have to bring our 'A' game. But I never expected our best score in the state tournament.

I knew we'd have to bring our 'A' game. But I never expected our best score in the state tournament.

I'm glad that they made the right choice.

I'm glad that they made the right choice.

A few years later, my Uncle David took me to the Earle Theatre to hear Duke Ellington.

A few years later, my Uncle David took me to the Earle Theatre to hear Duke Ellington.

A long apprenticeship is the most logical way to success. The only alternative is overnight stardom, but I can't give read more

A long apprenticeship is the most logical way to success. The only alternative is overnight stardom, but I can't give you a formula for that.