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***** State of The Region Address *****
August 4, 2019
Greetings Citizens of Texas!
It is our great pleasure to announce that the nomination process is over for the Second Trimester 2019 Texas Elections. The following is the slate for the new Government of Texas. This week will be a time for candidates to campaign, debate and make speeches on the offsite forum. Next Sunday we will begin the elections. Join all the fun on the offsite forum at:
https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/texas1/2019-2nd-trimester-elections-f275/
Election Notes are in that forum as well.
We have about the tamest round of Elections you can get in the Texas Cabinet with no positions being contested. As a matter of fact, it is so tame, it is only incumbents running. You know what, as Governor of Texas, that is fine by us. If the current Cabinet was not doing their job, then we would have nominated some peeps we thought could do it better to run against them. We could not think of a department where we would even consider doing that. As we always say, candidates need to remember, there is RL work involved in these positions versus RP work, of which there is some of that too. These are not cushy jobs; just ask any of them. As usual, all races will have the ever-pesky and dreaded No Confidence to run against.
For the real race this Trimester, well, it is not in the Texas Representative Council either. We have another very tame race the five living incumbents. We do have the returning rookie from last Trimester, Verner von Richtofen, of Fort Verden, making a return both to life and office after a series of unfortunate events last Trimester. Get well soon, buddy. We hope that does not bias anyone's vote. We do not expect any mudslinging in this race and will trade in our yellow slicker for our sweater vest. We like to think that all the incumbents are a tribute to the job that they are doing and have done in the past representing The Great Region of Texas! Kudos nominees!
In these 58th Texas Elections, as in every election, a well-made speech or no-speech may decide the final 5. That is a serious tip for would-be TRC members. * wink * Texas, please join us in saluting all our nominees for Texas Government!
Congratulations to all the Candidates!
Governor (non-elected)
The Big Tex Happy Taco Stands of NewTexas
Lieutenant Governor
The Gigantic Frozen Igloo of Studly Penguins
Secretary of Defense
The Social Republic of Indian Empire
Secretary of State
The Spring Nation of Trecdom2
Secretary of WA Affairs
The Serene Compassionate Utopia of Safj
Texas Representative Council (5 to be elected)
Fort verden
The Galactic Empire of Gig em Aggies
The Oppressed Peoples of Issues Test Bed
Talitha macer
The Southeast Texan Republic of United States of Woodward
Let the Speeches and Campaigns begin!
Long Live The Great Region of Texas!
Big Tex
Governor of Texas
Safj, Indian Empire, Edge calibur, Kuriko, and 7 othersFort verden, United vinceland, Kyletana, Talitha macer, Uncle sams ferrets, The ales, and Guaratar
I had a campaign slogan in mind but forgot it. So, vote me for Sec. of State.
NewTexas, Studly Penguins, Safj, Edge calibur, and 5 othersFort verden, United vinceland, Talitha macer, The ales, and Guaratar
Greetings y'all!!!
For starters I am here to state that I am formally accepting my nomination to be your Lt. Governor. It always has and is my honor and privilege to get to serve the great region of Texas and all of her fine citizens. I look forward to doing this for another trimester and hopefully for more to come.
I really don't have much for a long speech except this: Vote for me and all those that do shall receive a year supply of your choice of the finest BBQ and drink that Studly Penguins has to offer!!!!!!!!
Weee! Elections! 🐱
Studly Penguins, Talitha macer, The ales, and Guaratar
as per every election I accept nomination to the TRC
NewTexas, Trecdom2, Studly Penguins, Edge calibur, and 5 othersFort verden, United vinceland, Talitha macer, The ales, and Guaratar
Hi. Whataburger is delicious. Vote for me.
NewTexas, Studly Penguins, Shiggy donatello, Issues Test Bed, and 6 othersEdge calibur, Fort verden, United vinceland, Talitha macer, The ales, and Guaratar
Yeah, I'm in.
NewTexas, Studly Penguins, Edge calibur, Fort verden, and 4 othersUnited vinceland, Talitha macer, The ales, and Guaratar
I accept my nomination to the TRC. Please vote for me. Now that I'm confident I can do a good job, I'd love to be re-elected. My campaign slogan is: Yes I Can. :D
NewTexas, Studly Penguins, Indian Empire, Edge calibur, and 4 othersFort verden, United vinceland, The ales, and Guaratar
Ladies and Gentlemen of Texas,
I was discharged from the hospital this afternoon and I am filled with gratitude to everyone in Texas who has prayed for my recovery. Thank you all from the bottom of my still recovering heart.
Good night everyone!
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Texas Representative Council:
I accept this nomination. I am much honored to have been given the opportunity to serve everyone in Texas last trimester. If I win the election, I will continue to do my utmost best to serve you as a member of the TRC. Your vote for me will be greatly appreciated by me.
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Welcome Back To Texas
Texas bbq home delivery service
The pacific northnorthwest
The Borderlands of Outer Texia
Your Buddy,
Verner Von Richthofen
The Eternal Emperor
NewTexas, Indian Empire, Issues Test Bed, Edge calibur, and 4 othersUnited vinceland, Britain france and ireland, The ales, and Guaratar
The following is a quote from the winner of a bar fight as written down by the police officer taking the report:
"I helped him lay down and think about what he had done. It was a tactical time out."
Welcome home. Stay away from those hospitals. I hear they have nurses that will sneak up behind you and stick a needle in your assets.
NewTexas, Studly Penguins, Edge calibur, Fort verden, and 3 othersUnited vinceland, The ales, and Guaratar
Post self-deleted by Issues Test Bed.
I gratefully accept the nomination for the TRC.
NewTexas, Indian Empire, Edge calibur, Fort verden, and 2 othersUnited vinceland, and The ales
Studly Penguins, Indian Empire, Fort verden, and The ales
Good morning Ladies and Gentlemen of Texas!
Today is:
National Book Lovers Day
National Rice Pudding Day
National Veep Day
Quote of the Day:
Hope is a renewable option: If you run out of it at the end of the day, you get to start over in the morning. - Barbara Kingsolver
Music of the Day:
Enigma - Beyond the Invisible
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjHkhKBxE9w
On This Day In History:
1173 Construction of the Tower of Pisa begins, and it takes two centuries to complete.
1483 Opening of the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican
1859 Otis Tuft patents the first passenger elevator in the US
1862 Battle of Cedar Mountain [Slaughter's Mountain], fought in Culpeper County, Virginia, Confederate victory (US Civil War)
1863 Skirmish at Calfkiller Creek, Tennessee - Union troops attack Confederate scouts
1864 Battle of Ft Morgan Alabama
1898 Rudolf Diesel of Germany obtains patent #608,845 for his internal combustion engine, later known as the diesel engine
1910 Alva Fisher patents electric washing machine
1944 Smokey Bear debuts as spokeman for fire prevention
1945 US drops 2nd atomic bomb "Fat Man" on Japan destroys part of Nagasaki
1974 Richard Nixon resigns as President of the United States and Vice President Gerald Ford swears the oath of office to take his place as the 38th US President
2001 US President George W. Bush announces his support for federal funding of limited research on embryonic stem cells.
2017 Giant inflatable chicken resembling US President Donald Trump placed outside US White House as a political protest
NATIONAL VEEP DAY
National Veep Day on August 9th recognizes the succession plan of the President of the United States. The day also acknowledges the one president who was neither elected vice president nor president – Gerald Ford.
In Case of the Removal of the President from Office, or of his Death, Resignation, or Inability to discharge the Powers and Duties of the said Office, the Same shall devolve on the Vice President, and the Congress may by Law provide for the Case of Removal, Death, Resignation or Inability, both of the President and Vice President, declaring what Officer shall then act as President, and such Officer shall act accordingly, until the Disability be removed, or a President shall be elected.
- ARTICLE II, SECTION 1, CLAUSE 6
In the history of the United States, 14 vice presidents became President. The people elected only 5 of them at some point after completing their terms as vice president. The other eight ascended to the presidency due to the death of the president. And then there is one vice president who became president who was never elected at all.
Vice President Facts
John Tyler
After one month of being sworn in, President William Henry Harrison died in office in 1841. His vice president, John Tyler, ascended to the presidency.
Millard Fillmore
Millard Fillmore filled the vacancy left by the death of President Zachary Taylor in 1850
Andrew Johnson
Andrew Johnson was President Abraham Lincoln’s second term vice president. His term began when Lincoln died after John Wilkes Booth’s successful assassination of the president at Ford’s Theater.
Chester Arthur
When Charles J. Guiteau assassinated President James Garfield in 1881, Vice President Chester Arthur completed his term.
Theodore Roosevelt
President William McKinley’s first vice president died of a heart attack. During McKinley’s second term, Theodore Roosevelt served as his Veep. Then McKinley was assassinated six months into the term. Roosevelt became the third vice president to step up under these circumstances.
Calvin Coolidge
After the death of President Warren G. Harding in 1923, Vice President Calvin Coolidge ascended to the presidency. He also ran and won a second term.
Harry S. Truman
President Franklin D. Roosevelt was the only president to run for and win three terms. He also had three different vice presidents. His third Veep, Harry S. Truman, ascended to the presidency when FDR died in 1945 after just three months in office.
Lyndon B. Johnson
The fourth president to be assassinated in the United States was John F. Kennedy. Lyndon B. Johnson served as his vice president. An interesting note: Richard Nixon, whom this day is partially inspired by, ran unsuccessfully against JFK. Before running for president, Nixon served two terms as veep for President Dwight Eisenhower. After his losing presidential runs, Nixon would run again and win two consecutive terms.
Gerald Ford
Nixon’s first vice president was Spiro Agnew. However, Agnew resigned in 1973. Gerald Ford obtained the position of vice president by appointment. When Nixon later resigned in 1974, Ford ascended to the presidency. He’s the only president to service who was neither elected to the position of veep or president.
HOW TO OBSERVE #NationalVeepDay
Brush up on your vice-presidential history. While you’re at it, check into your government history, too.
NATIONAL VEEP DAY HISTORY
On August 9, 1974, Vice President Gerald Ford became President of the United States upon the resignation of President Richard Nixon.
Distraught parents want to corral 'Wild West' IVF field after 3 'mix-ups' in 2 months
https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/parenting/2019/08/09/distraught-parents-call-regulation-ivf-field-after-mix-ups/1956389001/
Texas BINGO - Round 5: Famous Texans
There are a lot of Famous People from Texas. We should play BINGO with some of our Famous Texans!
Instructions:
1. Go to https://osric.com/bingo-card-generator/ to generate your own BINGO card based on these settings:
Bingo Card Basics:
Card Title: Famous Texans
Word List (separated by commas):
George Walker Bush,
Dwight David "Ike" Eisenhower,
Charlie Nesbitt Wilson,
Ann Richards,
Barbara Jordan,
Lloyd Bentsen,
Bessie Coleman,
Lizzie Johnson,
Angelina Eberly,
Miriam Amanda Wallace "Ma" Ferguson,
Gregory Wayne Abbott,
James Richard "Rick" Perry,
William Perry Clements Jr,
Mark Wells White Jr,
Preston Earnest Smith,
Dolph Briscoe Jr,
John Bowden Connally Jr,
Clara Driscoll,
Susana Dickinson,
Sam Houston,
Tommy Nobis,
Earl Campbell,
Raymond Clayborn,
Priest Holmes,
Bobby Layne,
Free Space:
Include a free space?: No
Free Space Text: Not applicable, leave blank.
Free Space Description: Not applicable.
Free Space Placement: The default setting is center but do not bother with it as it is not applicable.
Card Size:
Number of Squares Wide: 5
Number of Squares Tall: 5
Printing Options:
Number of cards to create: 1
Press the "Generate Bingo Cards" Button. Take a screenshot of the card and save it onto your computer. We will be using Microsoft Paint to strike out the locations on the card as they are called out.
This is a sample of an acceptable BINGO card for this game:
https://i.imgur.com/zNl5nnv.png
2. From now on until the end of the game, I will announce a Famous Texan for you to strike out each day. Your goal is to cover 5 of those squares in a vertical, horizontal, or diagonal row.
To start the game, today's Famous Texan to strike off is: George Walker Bush,
3. The first person to complete their card should upload it to imgur.com and post this message on our Texas RMB: BINGO! and a link to your completed card that you have uploaded to imgur.com.
Good luck and have an absolutely fantastic day everyone!
Your buddy,
Verner Von Richthofen
The Eternal Emperor
We're not going to make a long speech, because people dislike walls of text, so I'm just going to share my campaign poster...
https://i.imgur.com/PJ79g6C.jpg
Cornholio, Fort verden, United vinceland, and The ales
Good morning Ladies and Gentlemen of Texas!
Today is:
National Bowling Day
National Connecticut Day
National Garage Sale Day
National Lazy Day
National Shapewear Day
National S’mores Day
National Spoil Your Dog Day
Quotes of the Day:
The meaning of life is to give life a meaning. - Unknown
“Learn to light a candle in the darkest moments of someone’s life. Be the light that helps others see; it is what gives life its deepest significance.”
- Roy T. Bennett, The Light in the Heart
Music of the Day:
Ed Sheeran - Photograph (Official Music Video)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nSDgHBxUbVQ
On This Day In History:
1776 American Revolutionary War: word of the United States Declaration of Independence reaches London.
1821 Missouri admitted as 24th US state
1846 US Act of Congress passes establishing the Smithsonian Institution, now world's largest museum and research complex
1861 Battle of Wilson's Creek [Battle of Oak Hills], fought near Springfield, Missouri, General Lyon killed, Confederate victory (US Civil War)
1893 Rudolf Diesel's prime model internal combustion engine, a single 10-foot iron cylinder with a flywheel at its base, ran on its own power for the first time in Augsburg, Germany
1949 US National Military Establishment renamed Depertment of Defense
1994 Ruth Bader Ginsburg sworn in as US Supreme Court Justice
2006 Scotland Yard disrupts major terrorist plot to destroy aircraft travelling from the United Kingdom to the United States. All toiletries are banned from commercial aircraft.
2017 Scientists study identifying nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD) deficiency major cause of miscarriages and multiple birth defects published in "New England Journal of Medicine"
2017 US President Donald Trump declares opioid addiction a national emergency
2018 Landmark case against weed killer Roundup, San Francisco court awards groundsman Dewayne Johnson $289 million against Monsanto for giving him terminal cancer
NATIONAL CONNECTICUT DAY
Woven into the fabric of this state’s historic landscape, we find revolutionaries, innovators, and philosophers. On August 10, National Connecticut Day recognizes the contributions of the fifth state to join the United States of America.
Like other colonies of the region, the Dutch first explored and founded trading posts in Connecticut. In 1633, Puritans from Massachusetts established the first permanent settlement. From the outset, the industry established a means to prosperity in the colony. Production of brass buttons and munitions placed the colony in a position to later supply the Revolutionary Army. The colonial governor of Connecticut, Jonathan Trumbull, was the only governor who supported independence.
All three Connecticut delegates to the first Continental Congress continued their representation of the colony at the Second Congress and signed the Declaration of Independence.
In fact, Roger Sherman is the only person to have signed the Continental Association, the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation and the United States Constitution. Eliphalet Dyer served the state of Connecticut as chief justice after the revolution.
Silas Deane served as a spy during the war and was for a time branded a traitor along with another Connecticut native, Benedict Arnold. He died penniless, but decades later in 1840, his granddaughter would petition Congress to review his records. His name would be cleared.
Connecticut’s small but full landscape holds countless revolutionary stories and adventures along New England’s National Scenic Trail. Through every season and every era, there’s something for every generation to enjoy!
NATIONAL GARAGE SALE DAY
National Garage Sale Day on the second Saturday in August recognizes the perfect time to sell our good, but used items. Set up the tables and price your things. Or, head out around the neighborhood looking for great deals.
A successful garage sale requires a little planning and organization.
Sort like items together.
Keep prices reasonable, but don’t undersell. Also, don’t price anything less than a quarter. Who wants to make small change?
Clearly price items.
Be willing to negotiate. You don’t want to pack up the items again, do you?
Wash and fold the clothes. Clean items sell more quickly that musty, wrinkled clothes.
Place clearly marked signs in ideal locations. (Check your local ordinances. Some cities only allow signs on boulevards or not at all.)
Be prepared with plenty of small bills.
If you advertise, be clever. A humorous note about your vast collection will catch garage sale hunter’s eyes more quickly than the ho-hum, everyday ad. For the savvy shopper, garage sales offer an inexpensive way to update their decor. They also help young families obtain gently used items for their children and homes.
HOW TO OBSERVE #NationalGarageSaleDay
Get out and seek some deals. Or better yet, clean out the attic and basement. Put some price on those antiques and make some money.
NATIONAL GARAGE SALE DAY HISTORY
C. Daniel Rhodes of Alabama created National Garage Sale Day in 2001. After seeing neighbors having sales on different weekends, Rhoades thought coordinating sales on the same weekend would be convenient. He is also the founder of Mulligan Day and Brother’s Day.
Lawmakers have signaled interest in discussing gun control measures. Here's what we know
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2019/08/10/gun-control-heres-where-lawmakers-stand-gun-control-measures/1970687001/
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Let us continue the Famous Texans BINGO where we left off:
Today's Famous Texan to strike off is: Priest Holmes,
Tuesday, 21st April 2020: Donald Jerome Driver,
Monday, 20th April 2020: Kyler Cole Murray,
Sunday, 19th April 2020: Tommy Nobis,
Saturday, 18th April 2020: Jason Raynard Peters,
Friday, 17th April 2020: Michael Strahan,
Thursday, 16th April 2020: Roberto Garza,
Tuesday, 14th April 2020: John Matthew Stafford,
Monday, 13th April 2020: Donald Rogers Maynard,
Sunday, 12th April 2020: Ryan Timothy Tannehill III,
Saturday, 11th April 2020: Adrian Peterson,
Friday, 10th April 2020: Earl Thomas,
Thursday, 9th April 2020: Richard Lane,
Wednesday, 8th April 2020: Andrew Gregory Dalton,
Tuesday, 7th April 2020: LaDainian Tomlinson,
Monday, 6th April 2020: Drew Brees,
Sunday, 5th April 2020: Melvin Lacy Renfro,
Saturday, 4th April 2020: Mike Singletary,
Friday, 3rd April 2020: Patrick Lavon Mahomes II,
Thursday, 2nd April 2020: Raymond Clayborn,
Wednesday, 1st April 2020: Bobby Layne,
Tuesday, 31st March 2020: Priest Holmes,
Monday, 30th March 2020: Nicholas Edward Foles,
Tuesday, 24th March 2020: Bobby Layne,
Monday, 23rd March 2020: John Matthew Stafford,
Sunday, 22nd March 2020: Adrian Peterson,
Saturday, 21st March 2020: Melvin Lacy Renfro,
Friday, 20th March 2020: Earl Thomas,
Thursday, 19th March 2020: Michael Strahan,
Wednesday, 18th March 2020: Tommy Nobis,
Tuesday, 17th March 2020: Mike Singletary,
Monday, 16th March 2020: Earl Campbell,
Sunday, 15th March 2020: Roberto Garza,
Friday, 13th March 2020: Merton Edward Hanks,
Thursday, 12th March 2020: Raymond Clayborn,
Wednesday, 11th March 2020: Michael Strahan,
Tuesday, 10th March 2020: Donald Rogers Maynard,
Monday, 9th March 2020: John Anthony Randle,
Sunday, 8th March 2020: Priest Holmes,
Saturday, 7th March 2020: Kyler Cole Murray,
Friday, 6th March 2020: LaDainian Tomlinson,
Thursday, 5th March 2020: Richard Lane,
Wednesday, 4th March 2020: Drew Brees,
Tuesday, 3rd March 2020: Patrick Lavon Mahomes II,
Monday, 2nd March 2020: Ryan Timothy Tannehill III,
Monday, 24th February 2020: Golden-Fronted Woodpecker (Melanerpes aurifrons),
Sunday, 23rd February 2020: Northern Mockingbird (Mimus polyglottos),
Saturday, 22nd February 2020: Scissor-tailed Flycatcher (Tyrannus forficatus),
Friday, 21st February 2020: Brown-Headed Cowbird (Molothrus ater),
Thursday, 20th February 2020: Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis),
Wednesday, 19th February 2020: Rufous Hummingbird (Selasphorus rufus),
Tuesday, 18th February 2020: Eurasian Collared-Dove (Streptopelia decaocto),
Monday, 17th February 2020: Violet Green Swallow (Tachycineta thalassina),
Sunday, 16th February 2020: Cattle Egret (Bubulcus ibis),
Saturday, 15th February 2020: Neotropic Cormorant (Phalacrocorax brasilianus),
Friday, 14th February 2020: Red-headed Woodpecker (Melanerpes erythrocephalus),
Thursday, 13th February 2020: Crested Caracara (Caracara cheriway),
Wednesday, 12th February 2020: Killdeer (Charadrius vociferus),
Tuesday, 11th February 2020: Purple Gallinule (Porphyrio martinicus),
Monday, 10th February 2020: Le Conte’s Sparrow (Ammodramus leconteii),
Sunday, 9th February 2020: Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura),
Saturday, 8th February 2020: Tricolored Heron (Egretta tricolor),
Friday, 7th February 2020: Red-winged Blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus),
Thursday, 6th February 2020: Swallow-tailed Kite (Elanoides forficatus),
Wednesday, 5th February 2020: Montezuma Quail (Cyrtonyx montezumae),
Tuesday, 4th February 2020: Harris's Hawk (Parabuteo unicinctus),
Monday, 3rd February 2020: Lesser Prairie-Chicken (Tympanuchus pallidicinctus),
Friday, 31st January 2020: Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias),
Thursday, 30th January 2020: Swallow-tailed Kite (Elanoides forficatus),
Wednesday, 29th January 2020: Brown-Headed Cowbird (Molothrus ater),
Tuesday, 28th January 2020: Eurasian Collared-Dove (Streptopelia decaocto),
Monday, 27th January 2020: Neotropic Cormorant (Phalacrocorax brasilianus),
Sunday, 26th January 2020: Hooded Merganser (Lophodytes cucullatus),
Saturday, 25th January 2020: Harris's Hawk (Parabuteo unicinctus),
Thursday, 23rd January 2020: Red-headed Woodpecker (Melanerpes erythrocephalus),
Wednesday, 22nd January 2020: Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis),
Tuesday, 21st January 2020: Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura),
Monday, 20th January 2020: Montezuma Quail (Cyrtonyx montezumae),
Sunday, 19th January 2020: Scissor-tailed Flycatcher (Tyrannus forficatus),
Saturday, 18th January 2020: Le Conte’s Sparrow (Ammodramus leconteii),
Friday, 17th January 2020: Burrowing Owl (Athene cunicularia),
Thursday, 16th January 2020: Tricolored Heron (Egretta tricolor),
Wednesday, 15th January 2020: Crested Caracara (Caracara cheriway),
Tuesday, 14th January 2020: Purple Gallinule (Porphyrio martinicus),
Monday, 13th January 2020: Northern Mockingbird (Mimus polyglottos),
Sunday, 12th January 2020: Lesser Prairie-Chicken (Tympanuchus pallidicinctus),
Monday, 6th January 2020: Killdeer (Charadrius vociferus),
Wednesday, 1st January 2020: Prickly pear cactus (Opuntia spp.),
Tuesday, 31st December 2019: Spiderwort (Tradescantia spp.),
Monday, 30th December 2019: Blackfoot daisy (Melampodium leucanthum),
Saturday, 28th December 2019: Common sunflower (Helianthus annuus),
Friday, 27th December 2019: Rain lily (Cooperia pedunculata),
Thursday, 26th December 2019: Gayfeather (Liatris mucronata),
Wednesday, 25th December 2019: Beach morning glory (Ipo-moea stolonifera),
Tuesday, 24th December 2019: Coreopsis (Coreopsis spp.),
Monday, 23rd December 2019: Verbena (Verbena spp.),
Sunday, 22nd December 2019: Mexican hat (Ratibida colum-naris),
Saturday, 21st December 2019: Brown-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta),
Friday, 20th December 2019: White prickly poppy (Argemone albiflora),
Thursday, 19th December 2019: Spotted beebalm (Monarda spp.),
Wednesday, 18th December 2019: Texas thistle (Cirsium texanum),
Tuesday, 17th December 2019: Pink evening primrose (Oenothera speciosa),
Monday, 16th December 2019: Texas bluebell (Eustoma grandiflorum),
Sunday, 15th December 2019: Indian paintbrush (Castilleja spp.),
Saturday, 14th December 2019: Drummond phlox (Phlox drummondii),
Friday, 13th December 2019: Winecup (Callirhoë involucrata),
Thursday, 12th December 2019: Eryngo (Eryngium leavenworthii),
Wednesday, 11th December 2019: Butterfly weed (Asclepias tuberosa),
Tuesday, 10th December 2019: Spider lily (Hymenocallis liriosme),
Monday, 9th December 2019: Bluebonnet (Lupinus texensis),
Sunday, 1st December 2019: Butterfly weed (Asclepias tuberosa),
Saturday, 30th November 2019: Spiderwort (Tradescantia spp.),
Friday, 29th November 2019: Spider lily (Hymenocallis liriosme),
Thursday, 28th November 2019: Eryngo (Eryngium leavenworthii),
Wednesday, 27th November 2019: Common sunflower (Helianthus annuus),
Tuesday, 26th November 2019: Pink evening primrose (Oenothera speciosa),
Monday, 25th November 2019: Mexican hat (Ratibida colum-naris),
Tuesday, 22nd October 2019: Blackfoot daisy (Melampodium leucanthum),
Monday, 21st October 2019: Texas bluebell (Eustoma grandiflorum),
Sunday, 20th October 2019: White prickly poppy (Argemone albiflora),
Saturday, 19th October 2019: Brown-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta),
Friday, 18th October 2019: Verbena (Verbena spp.),
Thursday, 17th October 2019: Spotted beebalm (Monarda spp.),
Wednesday, 16th October 2019: Bluebonnet (Lupinus texensis),
Tuesday, 15th October 2019: Drummond phlox (Phlox drummondii),
Monday, 14th October 2019: Texas lantana (Lantana urti-coides or L. horrida),
Saturday, 12th October 2019: Indian paintbrush (Castilleja spp.),
Friday, 11th October 2019: Coreopsis (Coreopsis spp.),
Thursday, 10th October 2019: False dragonhead (Physostegia spp.),
Wednesday, 9th October 2019: Prickly pear cactus (Opuntia spp.),
Tuesday, 8th October 2019: Winecup (Callirhoë involucrata),
Monday, 7th October 2019: Texas thistle (Cirsium texanum),
Saturday, 28th September 2019: James Richard "Rick" Perry,
Friday, 27th September 2019: Mark Wells White Jr,
Thursday, 26th September 2019: Tommy Nobis,
Wednesday, 25th September 2019: John Bowden Connally Jr,
Tuesday, 24th September 2019: Earl Campbell,
Saturday, 21st September 2019: Clara Driscoll,
Friday, 20th September 2019: Dolph Briscoe Jr,
Thursday, 19th September 2019: Preston Earnest Smith,
Wednesday, 18th September 2019: William Perry Clements Jr,
Tuesday, 17th September 2019: Charlie Nesbitt Wilson,
Monday, 16th September 2019: Raymond Clayborn,
Sunday, 15th September 2019: Ann Richards,
Saturday, 14th September 2019: George Walker Bush,
Friday, 13th September 2019: Priest Holmes,
Thursday, 12th September 2019: Lloyd Bentsen,
Wednesday, 11th September 2019: Bessie Coleman,
Tuesday, 10th September 2019: Lizzie Johnson,
Monday, 9th September 2019: Lyndon Baines Johnson,
Sunday, 8th September 2019: Gregory Wayne Abbott,
Saturday, 7th September 2019: Barbara Jordan,
Friday, 6th September 2019: Sam Houston,
Monday, 2nd September 2019: Miriam Amanda Wallace "Ma" Ferguson
Wednesday, 29th August 2019: William Perry Clements Jr,
Wednesday, 28th August 2019: Angelina Eberly,
Tuesday, 27th August 2019: Barbara Jordan,
Monday, 26th August 2019: Ann Richards,
Sunday, 25th August 2019: Mark Wells White Jr,
Saturday, 24th August 2019: Clara Driscoll,
Friday, 23rd August 2019: Raymond Clayborn,
Thursday, 22nd August 2019: Susana Dickinson,
Wednesday, 21st August 2019: Charlie Nesbitt Wilson,
Tuesday, 20th August 2019: Lloyd Bentsen,
Monday, 19th August 2019: Lyndon Baines Johnson,
Sunday, 18th August 2019: Bessie Coleman,
Saturday, 17th August 2019: Tommy Nobis,
Friday, 16th August 2019: Lizzie Johnson,
Thursday, 15th August 2019: Earl Campbell,
Wednesday, 14th August 2019: Gregory Wayne Abbott,
Tuesday, 13th August 2019: James Richard "Rick" Perry,
Monday, 12th August 2019: Miriam Amanda Wallace "Ma" Ferguson,
Sunday, 11th August 2019: Sam Houston,
Saturday, 10th August 2019: Priest Holmes,
Friday, 9th August 2019: George Walker Bush
Tuesday, 2nd July, 2019: U.S.S. Cabot
Monday, 1st July, 2019: Palo Alto Battlefield,
Sunday, 30th June, 2019: John Nance Garner House,
Saturday, 29th June, 2019: Jose Antonio Navarro House Complex
Friday, 28th June, 2019: U.S.S. Lexington
Thursday, 27th June, 2019: U.S.S. Texas
Wednesday, 26th June, 2019: Plainview Site,
Tuesday, 25th June, 2019: Palmito Ranch Battlefield,
Monday, 24th June, 2019: Roma Historic District,
Sunday, 23rd June, 2019: Presidio Nuestra Senora De Loreto De La Bahia,
Saturday, 22nd June, 2019: Fair Park Texas Centennial Buildings,
Friday, 21st June, 2019: Fort Sam Houston,
Thursday, 20th June, 2019: Alamo,
Wednesday, 19th June, 2019: King Ranch,
Tuesday, 18th June, 2019: Texas State Capitol,
Monday, 17th June, 2019: Majestic Theatre,
Sunday, 16th June, 2019: Strand Historic District,
Saturday, 15th June, 2019: Espada Aqueduct,
Friday, 14th June, 2019:Samuel T. Rayburn House,
Thursday, 13th June, 2019: Apollo Mission Control Center,
Tuesday, 4th June, 2019:Espada Aqueduct,
Monday, 3rd June, 2019: Strand Historic District
Sunday, 2nd June, 2019: U.S.S. Cabot,
Saturday, 1st June, 2019: Lyndon Baines Johnson Boyhood Home,
Friday, 31st May, 2019: U.S.S. Lexington,
Thursday, 30th May, 2019: Texas State Capitol,
Wednesday, 29th May, 2019: Jose Antonio Navarro House Complex,
Tuesday, 28th May, 2019: U.S.S. TEXAS,
Monday, 27th May, 2019: San Jacinto Battlefield,
Sunday, 26th May, 2019: Roma Historic District,
Saturday, 25th May, 2019: Fair Park Texas Centennial Buildings,
Friday, 24th May, 2019: Apollo Mission Control Center,
Thursday, 23rd May, 2019: Presidio Nuestra Senora De Loreto De La Bahia,
Wednesday, 22nd May, 2019: Alamo,
Tuesday, 21st May, 2019: Fort Sam Houston,
Monday, 20th May, 2019: Majestic Theatre,
Friday, 17th May, 2019: Eisenhower State Park,
Thursday, 16th May, 2019: Palmetto State Park,
Wednesday, 15th May 2019: Lake Corpus Christi State Park,
Tuesday, 14th May 2019: Stephen F. Austin State Park,
Monday, 13th May 2019: Garner State Park,
Sunday, 12th May 2019: Dinosaur Valley State Park,
Saturday, 11th May 2019: Mission Tejas State Park,
Friday, 10th May 2019: Lyndon B. Johnson State Park and Historic Site,
Thursday, 9th May 2019: Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park,
Wednesday, 8th May 2019: Resaca de la Palma State Park,
Tuesday, 7th May, 2019: Longhorn Cavern State Park,
Monday, 6th April, 2019: Caprock Canyons State Park,
Sunday, 5th April, 2019: Lake Mineral Wells State Park,
Sunday, 28th April, 2019: Lake Mineral Wells State Park,
Saturday, 27th April, 2019: Garner State Park,
Friday, 26th April, 2019: Mission Tejas State Park,
Thursday, 25th April, 2019: Franklin Mountains State Park,
Wednesday, 24th April, 2019: Guadalupe River State Park,
Tuesday, 23rd April, 2019: Mustang Island State Park,
Monday, 22nd April, 2019: Eisenhower State Park,
Sunday, 21st April, 2019: Abilene State Park
Sunday – 24th March, 2019: Stephen F. Austin State Park
Saturday – 23rd March, 2019: Dinosaur Valley State Park
Friday – 22nd March, 2019: Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Thursday - 21st March, 2019: Resaca de la Palma State Park
Wednesday - 20th March, 2019: Lyndon B. Johnson State Park and Historic Site
Tuesday - 19th March, 2019: Galveston Island State Park
NS Coding Reference: The Complete List of NSCodes
Important Update:
Lyndon Baines Johnson has replaced Dwight David "Ike" Eisenhower on the list of Famous Texans.
Everyone, please regenerate your BINGO Card. My apologies.
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Alright Trec Buddy, we have replaced Dwight David "Ike" Eisenhower with Lyndon Baines Johnson :)
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“Learn to light a candle in the darkest moments of someone’s life. Be the light that helps others see; it is what gives life its deepest significance.”
- Roy T. Bennett, The Light in the Heart
Have an absolutely fantastic day everyone!
Your buddy,
Verner Von Richthofen
The Eternal Emperor
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In Texas Election News, the Second Trimester 2019 Texas Elections Speech & Campaign Week is winding down. This Election is very calm, and, like the last one, is very light on speeches. To say that there are not very many of them would be an overstatement. There is actually only one plus a poster. Kudos to the remainder of the field for their fine, if not brief acknowledgments on the RMB. With No Confidence being the sleeper candidate in every Cabinet race, a speech may be just what is needed to fend them off. We believe that here in NewTexas and are sure that will change soon (* dings Head Speech Writer *). This is just the kind of foothold No Confidence likes.
Election Week starts Sunday, August 11, 2019, at High Noon Texas Time (GMT -6). So you only have about 1¼ days if you have any more speeches to make before voting starts for your Texas Cabinet and Texas Representative Council positions. We always enjoy speeches and there is plenty of room for more. Candidates can take it right down to the wire when the polls close but sooner is definitely better than later.
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Indian Empire, Fort verden, and United vinceland
I mentioned this in chat, and now I'm announcing it here. The details are still being finalized, but I accepted a full time teaching job in Maryland. It's a little scary and exciting at the same time.
NewTexas, Indian Empire, Issues Test Bed, Fort verden, and 3 othersUnited vinceland, Gileadavia, and The ales
im guessing in Baltimore or D.C? plus ill pray for you since your closer to the viper pit
Fort verden, Kyletana, and The ales
Southeast of D.C. in Charles County
Issues Test Bed, Fort verden, Kyletana, and The ales
Stay out from inside that beltway. There is some force in there that sucks IQ points from your brain like a kid getting the last bits of a chocolate shake from a tall glass.
Kyletana and The ales
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