Now that the Primary is over...time for to get ready for the Democratic County Conventions in Texas. The Williamson County Democratic Convention will take place Saturday, March 21, 2026 at the Wingate by Wyndham Conference Center in Round Rock.

On March 9, 1916, 1916, Pancho Villa led nearly 500 Mexican raiders in an attack against the border town of Columbus, New Mexico. Days later, the 7th and 10th US Cavalry Regiments under the leadership of General John J. Pershing crossed the US–Mexico border to join the hunt for Pancho Villa.

On March 8, 1841, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in the United States v. The Amistad case. Captive Africans rebelled aboard the Spanish slave ship Amistad in 1839 where they were "unlawfully kidnapped, and forcibly and wrongfully carried on board a certain vessel. www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJFD...

Two brothers who were recognized by their congresswoman last year are facing deportation. They were safe enough to tour the White House. And yet, the Trump administration has them sitting in a detention facility. This is not a game...these are people's lives... www.youtube.com/watch?v=gaWo...

Since we gained an hour last night, today's Disco Sunday tune is St. Tropez's "One More Minute" from 1979. The record peaked at #18 in the Billboard Hot 100 for the week of 9 June 1979 during its eleven-week run. The groove is flawless and timely... www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPQD...

On March 7, 1876, Alexander Graham Bell was granted a patent for an invention he called the "telephone". So here's my Playlist in honor of the Telephone 1. Hello - Adele 2. Hanging on the Telephone - Blondie 3. Telephone Line - ELO 4. Telephone Call - Kraftwerk 5. Telephone - Lady GaGa

To my sister Janie - I miss you so much...

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My Robert Palmer Top 10 Playlist 1. Every Kinda People 2. Looking For Clues 3. Addicted to Love 4. Bad Case Of Loving You 5. Get It On (Bang A Gong) 6. You Are In My System 7. I Didn’t Mean to Turn You On 8. Mercy Mercy Me/I Want You (Medley) 9. Man Smart Woman Smarter 10. I Dream of Wires

On March 6, 1933, FDR declared a 4-Day “Bank Holiday” closing all banks and froze all financial transactions. Congress passed a law requiring the Federal Reserve to supply currency to reopen banks and created a 100% deposit insurance (The FDIC) and banks reopened. It saved our banking system...

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On March 5, 1963, country music star Patsy Cline was killed in a plane crash in Camden, Tennessee. Cline was only 30 years old. Hawkshaw Hawkins, Cowboy Copas, & manager Randy Hughes were also killed. Sadly, Patsy Cline's original master tapes & material were destroyed in the 2008 Universal fire.

"Do No Harm - But take No Shit" goes well with "Forgive your enemy but remember the bastard's name." ...and I have a long memory....

We must change the law to ensure that what happened in Dallas and Williamson County never happen again. apnews.com/article/texa...

I ran for public office back in 2022. I ran unopposed in the Democratic Primary only to lose in the General Election in November. I was outspent 3 to 1 but I managed to hold my own and gave the incumbent a run for his money. I've known first hand the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat...

There will be a Democrat runoff for Congressional District 17 between Milah Flores and Casey Shepard. J. Gordon Mitchell, aka Jim MacKay came in third. Whoever wins the runoff will have to face Congressman Pete Sessions. He ran in the GOP unopposed.

The numbers are in Democrats outvoted the GOP in Williamson County! Democrats = 64,950 GOP = 52,831 Want Better Schools? Want Better Jobs? Want Better Government? Vote Democrat!

Jasmine Crockett demonstrates class, grace, and focus in this statement. Let us follow her example. Ms. Crockett is not going away, thank goodness! My dearest hope is for her to defeat Ted Cruz when his term is up and send him someplace warm, maybe Cancun, forever.

Why did so many people go to the wrong polling location? Because the state didn’t allow Williamson county to issue new Voter Registration Cards and there were many precincts redrawn in January.

A runoff in Texas. Wonderful news for Democrats.

On March 3, 1913, held their first suffragette march in DC. The event was scheduled on the day before President Woodrow Wilson's inauguration to "march in a spirit of protest against the present political organization of society, from which women are excluded".

It's Election Day in Texas. Please be nice to your Election Workers. We didn't make the laws (photo ID, asking if your address has changed, or having to vote in a specific polling location), we just have to follow them. Be kind - we're doing the best we can with what we got.

My earworm for Music Monday is Fine Young Cannibals "Johnny Come Home" (The Extended mix). What is wrong in my life that I must get drunk every night? Johnny, we're sorry won't you come on home? www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTlX...

Guess who is Bored of Peace?

Tuesday is the Democratic Primary Election. For this election, you MUST vote in the polling location assigned to your Democratic precinct. If you don't know what precinct you live in, you can verify this by going to: apps.wilcotx.gov/elections/vo...

Texas Democratic Senator Ralph Yarborough voted in favor (Yea) of the measure, while Republican Senator John Tower voted against (Nay) the bill.

On March 1, 1692, Sarah Good, Sarah Osborne, and Tituba are brought before local magistrates in Salem Village, Massachusetts, beginning what would become known as the Salem witch trials. The Salem Witch Trials was one of the darkest moments of colonial America. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ebtq...

Austin TX mass shooting update on 6th Street; 3 people were killed including the gunman. 17 total injured, 14 taken to the hospital. www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2K1...

In 1978, Donna Summer released "MacArthur Park Suite". The song reached # 1 on the US Billboard Hot 100 on Nov. 11th, for 3 weeks, and Donna earned a Grammy Award Nomination for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance at the 21st Annual Grammy Awards in 1979. www.youtube.com/watch?v=zue7...

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A formal complaint delivered to the Williamson County District Attorney claims that two voting systems are allegedly being used without legal authorization. This is NOT true - both voting systems are allowed. www.kxan.com/news/local/w...

On Feb. 28, 1885, the Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain was published in the United States. Is Huck Finn racist? No, but it was definitely written during very racist times...and it's still a very good book. www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qZx...

Congressman Luis Gutierrez speaks the truth. They have lost a generation of voters... www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Pq2...

An attack against Iran...all hell is breaking loose in the Middle East. www.youtube.com/watch?v=gyUt...

Listen to the children...there's monsters in our midsts.... www.youtube.com/watch?v=5O3R...

We ALL belong here - Texas is a multi-cultural, multi-diverse and multi-religious and it's our home. We're not going anywhere...stay strong Pooja Sethi...and thank you for all you do!

On Feb. 27, 1951, the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution, limiting Presidents to two terms, is ratified. Two-terms only. End of story.