I wrote a positive piece on Debra Medina the other day because I like the idea of citizens that are not career politicians running for office, but there are reasons I think her time hasn't come quite yet. I know this will not make the Medina crowd very happy, and I do like her, but bear with me.

 (cross-posted at Blue Dot Blues)<

The Texas Tribune is asking if she is a spoiler. I'm sure she doesn't see it that way. She may force a runoff in the Republican primary, but is that such a bad thing? The more we know about our candidates, the better.

One thing I do know about Medina is that is her work ethic is amazing. She is everywhere, all the time. Having a meeting? She's there. Having a Tea Party? She's there.

 I love getting new deserving conservative candidates out there.

James White is the Republican candidate for State Representative District 12 If you live in his district or know someone who does, pass this info around! Print this page and give to everyone you know! Send this in e-mails!

http://www.jameswhiteforeasttexas.com/

 On December 23rd, Governor Rick Perry of Texas  sent this letter regarding the Health Care bill to the Governor of Alabama, and from what I understand, to other state governors as well. It says in part:

The Heritage Museum of the Texas Hill Country in Canyon Lake would like to invite you, or someone you know, to become an active member.  If you are looking for a unique holiday gift, consider giving a Museum membership.

One of the loudest arguments we're hearing in favor of Proposition 4 is that if the state of Texas has more Tier One research universities, the quality of higher education will improve. The American Council of Trustees and Alumni has been working on a project, the results of which appear to contradict the idea that research universities provide an inherently superior education to students.

Native Texan and cowboy-turned-chef Grady Spears will debut his new book, Cooking the Cowboy Way: Recipes Inspired by Campfires, Chuck Wagons, and Ranch Kitchens at the Burlap Horse in Boerne, Texas on Saturday, October 24, 2009 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

In honor of the approaching holidays, Messina Hof Winery and Resort, which has been hailed as the fastest growing award-winning winery and resort in Texas, announces its Wine Premiere Weekend November 12-14, 2009. The weekend will kick off with a "Thanksgiving Bounty" cooking party, a sumptuous five-course dinner alongside their new fall vintages, and a strolling food and wine party.

Lakota Sioux artist, Dennis Eagle Horse of Bandera, Texas (featured in Diane Comer’s artist profile at http://countrylifestyle.net/node/385) and his wife, Diane, are part of a proud Lakota Sioux tradition that they have passed on to their three sons. 20-year old twins, Tacha and TaTanka, and their 15-year old brother, Sunkmanitu, are carrying on their Native traditions, particularly through dance.