Friday, April 25, 2008

Members of the Selena Youth Center in San Antonio also came to pay their respects. The center,... said center supervisor Eddie Campos......

Selena
Dedicated fans tour Selena-related sites
Many spend 10th anniversary of her death at mirador

By Icess Fernandez/Caller-Times
Originally published 06:00 a.m., April 1, 2005
Updated 06:00 a.m., April 1, 2005

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CORPUS CHRISTI — Rachel and Steve Clooney are moving to Corpus Christi in January because of their love for Selena Quintanilla-Perez.

"Selena was about 65 percent of the reason why we decided to move here," Rachel said.

"She's just herself. She'd do anything for anybody. She is someone I would have liked to have met."

Dedicated Selena fans such as the Clooneys and media from around the world spent Thursday touring various sites around the city that have become famous since the Tejano star's death 10 years ago.

Selena was shot on March 31, 1995, at the Days Inn on Navigation Boulevard. Selena's fan club founder, Yolanda Saldivar, pulled the trigger and was sentenced to life in prison for doing so.

People primarily spent their time at the Mirador de la Flor on the corner of Peoples Street and Shoreline Boulevard where a statue of Selena stands. People looked at her statue, took pictures and even wrote messages on the bricks surrounding the statue.

Adi Vaknim, 22, came from Israel to pay her respects to one of her favorite artists. Vaknim became Selena's fan after her death.

"I became a fan three years ago," she said. "I saw the Selena movie and I got to know her."

There were no special notes or trinkets at Selena's former house on the Westside. Her gravesite at Seaside Memorial Park got few visitors and was closed for a few hours during the day for another funeral.

Even the motel where the Tejano singer was shot saw little activity. Suresh Patel, general manager of the Days Inn, said no fans came by Thursday, just media from as far away as Venezuela, hoping to photograph the room where Selena was shot.

Some fans toured Selena Etc., a clothing boutique, and Q Productions, where Selena recorded some of her music, on Wednesday because the venues, owned by Selena's family, were closed Thursday.

Two national Spanish language television programs filmed their shows Thursday at the Mirador de la Flor. Charytin, a well-known entertainer, hosted "Escandalo TV," which is on the Telefutura network. Johnny Canales hosted the show "Cotorreando" on rival television network Telemundo. Selena's international television debut occurred on "The Johnny Canales Show" in 1985.

Canales, who is from Robstown, said Selena's impact will always resonate with her fans.

"Selena was the people's lady," he said. "Any artist that gives their lives to other people will always be the people's person."

Selena first appeared on Canales' show when she was 13 years old. Canales said the last interview he did with Selena was in 1994 in the Bayfront Plaza Auditorium in Corpus Christi.

"She inspired a lot of singers to think 'maybe if she did make it, I'll make it too'."

Selena inspired more than singers.

Gloria Menda Soto, 48, drove eight members of her family, including her grandchildren, to Corpus Christi this week from Kalamazoo, Mich. Soto, who is from Corpus Christi, said she could see herself in Selena and that's why she's a fan.

"She's Tejana," Soto said. "She's the queen of the Tejana. I'll do anything for her."

Pedro Haro, 24, flew in from Hawaii. Haro said Selena reminded him of his sisters.

"To me it was neat to see someone brown," he said. "Someone that looks that they could be from my family."

Members of the Selena Youth Center in San Antonio also came to pay their respects. The center, which is part of the Association for the Advancement of Mexican Americans, assists young women toward being productive in life, said center supervisor Eddie Campos.

The center was started six months after Selena's death. Campos said it was important that young women from the youth center draw inspiration from Selena.

"She's like a role model for the girls," he said. "It's important for us that they experience this. It also keeps them connected to their cultura."

Friday, December 28, 2007

Nueces Democrats: We dont know that Joe Benavides will make a better Commissioner than the incumbent

Nueces Democrats: We dont know that Joe Benavides will make a better Commissioner than the incumbent


With this precinct I have not a vote however, the County Commissioners are engaged towards progress for our community as a whole.

Dannoynted1:
"Our Large Family attended the "Annual Feast of Sharing" event held at the Bayfront Plaza.

Joe Benavides was one of our servers (i believe he was a soft drink server), and Mrs.Banales also was there with her husband.

I will not talk about the burnt tamale(only I got) but lets just say the mashed potatoes were the best my man says the rolls were the best.

Considering it is election time, I am surprised most politicians were absent. But with the way they rushed you out after you ate, You certainly did not have any time to "network".

The candidates that did attend, I apologize for not mentioning you as I was there only a small window of time..."


It was so different from the last time I went, which with regret, was not last year.

I must say the food was better at the events that cost money."

JK:

We dont know that Joe Benavides will make a better Commissioner than the incumbent but I do know Joe was working and he volunteered out of his commitment to the community. Joe has over the years volunteered and donated his services diligently. One might argue he is only volunteering his time and services because he wants to "get elected".

I dont believe this is the case. I have known Joe for a little over two years and I know his father. In the past, Joe Benavides has run a couple of times for office but, he volunteers regardless of whether he is running or not.

Will Joe Benavides continue to volunteer if he wins?

We can only know after we vote for him.

We do know his incumbent opponent was not volunteering at the Feast of Sharing.

We do know Joe Benavides' incumbent opponent was parading around with her hubby in tow. Was she making a statement? The message IMO was she is not worried about her challenger, she does not take him serious and she is not going to change her routine ways for her constituents. We do not know how she represents her constituency but we do know she is not going to change it.

All we can do is allow Joe Benavides to tell us how is going to represent his constituents.

We can ask him questions and hear his answers.

With Joe Benavides' incumbent opponent we dont have to ask her anything because we have her record to refer to.

The only thing I remember is that, "She could work harder" if she gave herself a pay raise.

I also know she was walking around when she should have been working.

As far as the Family name and integrity, we might should ask the ME about the trangressions.

Ask her about the real reason she decided to run.

Parkdale Bank: Ray Mc Murrey Is From Here, He Still Believes Like It Says In The Intro, "I'll be a straight-shooter & a square-dealer "& He Does "Reme

Parkdale Bank: Ray Mc Murrey Is From Here, He Still Believes Like It Says In The Intro, "I'll be a straight-shooter & a square-dealer "& He Does "Remember The Alamo"


"I'll be as hardy of mind as I am of body. I'll be a straight-shooter and a square-dealer. My family name will be sacred My word will be as good as any contract. I'll remember the Alamo. I'll stick by my friends. And I'll eat more chicken-fried steak."

"We do not win by replacing a corporate Republican with a corporate Democrat," said Mr. McMurrey, speaking to about a dozen supporters at an East Austin residence.


Ray told me this before he spoke at his Official Announcement to run against the Corporate Democratic Military Industrial Complex Candidate for Texas US Senator.

A very passionate candidate who is anything other than a fake or what some like to call a politician.

Ray is not a Politician and this is a very very positive attribute.

Dont get me wrong he is very well suited for the Senate and the diplomacy is there but there is a sternness that demands his respect kind of like the respect and command he possesses in the classroom. I think we can all agree, if he can handle our youth in the classroom he will do well for us in Washington.

Two more things

Remember the Alamo

and

Stay tuned for Jan 2 next year.

"We do not win by replacing a corporate Republican with a corporate Democrat," said Mr. McMurrey, speaking to about a dozen supporters at an East Austin residence.


Ray Mc Murrey is from Corpus Christi.

He tells us upfront of his progressive leanings and his disappointment in both of the Hegemonic Parties.

Hegemony,.... Watch the Movie "Hot Fuzz".

Sunday, December 23, 2007

Dancing Politicos: Texas Monthly Web Press: Fil & Junior John ( the Two Juniors) dont give a hoot about a VA Hospital or Children’s Healthcare, they d

Dancing Politicos: Texas Monthly Web Press: Fil & Junior John ( the Two Juniors) dont give a hoot about a VA Hospital or Children’s Healthcare, they dont care about S TX

On the lamb........
Posted on December 23, 2007 at 07:27:59 AM by Borrego/Laurels Acres sold ....?title


Post 1 December 23, 2007 at 6:02 a.m. (Suggest removal)

What a superficial column! This is never about anything substantive- never discusses any real political issues. This lady is just a groupie at council and commissioner's meetings, reporting the stupid things they do or say.

The last week of the year is when people are making their final decisions to run for office. Something could have been written about attorneys thinking of challenging the rude Judge Longoria or what happened about possible opponents to Juan Garcia but no she'd rather talk about nonsense. If she wants to learn more about what commissioners are thinking when they dress the same perhaps she can do a series hiding out in each politician's closet and watching and listening to them dress- and the Caller - Times can get someone to deal with the more serious issues.

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Yes post 1 , it may be superficial , but is that earning the money we paid for them to "work harder"?

How much does faux "cleric" Tyne r Little earn? Enough for him to be elevated by the County Judge to "Reverend, are you all set?"

When did this happen? Dress rehearsal for another Loyd (Insurance) deal perhaps, but it was whatever "Kneel" wanted it to be.

What is 9/10th's of the law? Abandonment?
WACO?!?

This is criminal why does Jaime Powell not report "eminent domain" this crime fraud? Paul Jones & Ennis Joslin land giveaway?

Or the Pat rick Birmingham CCCC discrimination?



"A-B-C.....easy as 1-2-3.....it-is -free, it is wise to remember, no one rides for free.

We can always tell when you lie, your lips move.

Paid to fluff, all that is tough....


I'll take......
Posted on December 23, 2007 at 12:27:41 PM by Jaime Kenedeno



prime rib for 1000 Alex.

I mean, really..... we need to give Alex Garcia the boot and find somebody who will not only unite but to invigorate the State of the County Politics and engage the Citizenry of Nueces County Voters Voting.

We need to realize the one's who profit from division and it is not the average Nueces County Citizen.

We have State of the County events held with the publics money; yet the public was never invited.

We have the hyenas circling and making advances (but we do not see them). They are dressed in Lambs Clothing.






South Texas Chisme: Could it be true, Is Fil Vela involved with Connie Scott?

Treasurer?

TLR hates South Texas, does that include Connie and her Hubby?

WATTS his name? Mike Scott?

The Two Juniors represent not a mainstream Texas but they represent the Transplanted Texans (like Bush) and the Elite Texans (like K.C.Rove).


Junior John will say WATT ever it takes to get re elected.

>Why hasn't anyone gone after Filemon personally as a way to derail Rose?
>If you go to www.fec.gov and follow the instructions on finding out who
>gave to whom, how much, and when, then load up Filemon Vela as an
>Individual Search you'll see he's made significant contributions to two
>notorious politicians. Rep. Duncan Hunter (R-CA) and Senator Robert
>Menendez (D-NJ). Hunter is an undicted coconspirator in the very same mess
>that sent ex-rep "Duke" Cunningham's ass to prison recently, and Menendez
>is currently under federal investigation for shady real estate dealings by
>renting a building he owns to a non-profit and pocketing $300, 000.00 in
>taxpayer subsidies.



Junior John is working with Fil Vela Jr. & Federal Prosecutors (in the Valley, CC, SA & Houston) to Manufacture White Collar Crime and use it as a Political Strongarm when the Political Strongarm should be accomplishments and the actual construction of a VA Hospital in the Valley.




Junior John has got to figure in this mix and Fil is the inroads (for Cornyn) into South Texas. We need to put a Big Stop Sign up in Robstown and inform them about Connie Scott as I understand Fil Vela is her campaign manager or treasurer and Mike Scott is a TLR guy with a title












Sunday, December 09, 2007

B.A.C.A.L.A.: Velacrat is making friends with the Federal Entrapment gang and sycophants up to the ones he believes will elevate his Rose

B.A.C.A.L.A.: Abel Hererro has proven himself and his record is there for all to see; he is a fine representative



Abel Hererro has proven himself and his record is there for all to see. I am proud of Abel, he is a fine representative.

There is a natural law I always like to follow, "If it isnt broke , then it don't need fixin".

On the other hand,


















Velacrat is making friends with the Federal Entrapment gang and sycophants up to the ones he believes will elevate his Rose to a Federal Judicial Bench.




Is Fil Vela going into the fraud abuse prosecution racket & the manufacturing of fraud abuse prosecutions?

Inroads (for GOP) into South Texas?
















Hurt? Injured? Need a Lawyer? Too Bad!



















TLR?? ..................................three little bitty letters;















nah, I wouldnt worry bout em.

Sunday, November 25, 2007

Was Sean Hannity arrested at the Hotel Economico in historic downtown Brownsville late Sunday night with a prostitute?


Sunday, November 25

HERALD HIDES HANNITY'S ARREST

Sean Hannity, the radical Republican who is urging the assassination of Hillary Clinton and the nuclear liquidiation of Iraq, Iran, Syria, North Korea, Cuba and Venezuela via his outlandish rhetoric, was arrested at the Hotel Economico in historic downtown Brownsville late Sunday night with a prostitute. "I never touched that woman!" he screamed as Brownsville police pushed him into a squad car and hauled him to the county jail for booking. "I never touched that woman! This is a Democratic conspiracy to embarass me nationally." Pancracia Mascogida, an illegal alien, was also arrested and charged with soliciting. "Mr. Hannity was technically correct when he claimed that he didn't touch her," said Ben Neece who is representing the woman. "According to my client, Hannity accepted her invitation to follow her into El Economico where he rented a room for an hour," said Neece. "He asked her to strip nude, stretch out on the bed and spread her legs as wide as possible. He then stood over her and began masturbating, insisting that my client refer to his erect penis as the Great American. Cops walking the downtown beat heard him shouting through an open window and suspected a domestic violence incident. They climbed the stairs to the second-floor hotel and stormed into Hannity's room where they nabbed Hannity madly stroking his member." Hannity, who is on the border filming a segment on the necessity of the wall, broke down in his cell and admitted his addiction to prostitutes. "I courted my wife for a year, but she refused to have sex with me because she insisted on being a virgin her wedding day," wept a fulminating Hannity whose confession was overheard by several prisoners. "I had my needs and turned to prostitutes to satisfy my desires. As a result I've become addicted to them since my wife only believes in having sex for procreation." The Brownsville Herald is refusing to publish the facts regarding Hannity's indiscretion while Fox Television is not commenting on the controversy. When informed that his paramour was working without documentation, Hannity pounded his head against the bars of his cell and lamented, "If we had constructed the wall this wouldn't have happened. Just like the terrorists can sneak across the border and destroy us, this immoral individual has destroyed me. We Great Americans must rise together and stop the influx of Mexican trash from polluting our country. I am just another victim of this brown plague." Neece, who has dealt with his share of deranged characters during his long career, called Hannity sick. "He kept insisting that the other prisoners needed to listen to him three hours a day if they wanted to save the country," recounted Neece. "They just shook their heads and returned to their comic books." Hannity was still incarcerated when El Rocinante went to press.

JUST IN FROM JOHNNY CANALES:




Press Release


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE to all media entities and politicos

JUST IN FROM JOHNNY CANALES:

Local Entertainer Johnny Canales files Breach of Contract Suit against Telemundo Broadcasting Network for $100 Million.

DATE:
Thursday, June 28, 2007

4:00 PM

Where:

@ The Corner of FM Rd 665 & CR 26 A ( Black Berry Rd).

There will be an Orange Tractor Parked at the Corner. Proceed to the White Metal Buildings.

For further details all media entities are encouraged to attend the Press Conference


CONTACT:

Joe A. Ortiz

3718 Mendenhall

Corpus Christi, TX 78415

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(361) 510-6406 (361) 855-1925





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*Press Release Courtesy of Kenedeno & Associates*