Thanks for your response. At least you responded....Mr. Miller, who's the let's see...yes... he's the deputy secretary of education (appointed by Obama)did NOT have anything to say...I'm not assuming...I never assume...possibly presume...but never assume....I'm only conveying what I saw....thanks again for your response.

You are obviously educated enough to watch C-SPAN yet somehow you assume that all the moneys in contention are solely for salaries. The cost of books, educational tools, R&D, and substantial infrastructure fall into the education category. This President will do more for the educators of our Country than any other President of this modern era.

Speaking of transparent....did you a watch C-Span last night...there's supposed to be a "transparent" board that reports the outflows of the approximate $66.8 Billion that has been pumped into the department of education. Rep. CAO don't remember 1st name...asked Mr. Miller (education sec.,believe) how much does a teacher make...his response..after stumbling for a bit..said $70K on average..if there's 400,000, divided by the $66.8Billion...that's roughly $167,000 per teacher...Rep. Cao's question was where the rest going to? I don't think he got a clear answer....so where's it going to...anyone?

...one that transparent, transparent, transparent....acountable, accountable, accountable!!!!!!!!

Because the upcoming election is so important, and we must put an end to the downward spiral of county governance, I suggest that we not be so eager to chose from the early filers for these positions. What we must consider is someone that has a good education and is intelligent. What we currently have are career politicians who have made their commissioner pay their main source of income. We need someone that is self-sufficient, someone that does not need under the table handouts. We need someone that will not hide the fact that we are in bad shape and one who will seek the help of professional financial advisors and that will not reject their advice once given. It is embarrassing that the caliber of our commissioners is so bad. The two that have currently announced their intention to run are not eager to tell us what their educational background is. We must ask ourselves why. Since no local publication has gotten their educational background, I dare you Mr. Castillo to get it. I don't think you will succeed but lets see if you do.

Can anyone tell me about Everardo "Vera" Ballesteros, who is running against Rudy Heredia for county precint 2. Does "Vera" deserve my vote over Rudy? Will he fight against corruption and help tackle the gigantic Maverick County debt?

i totally agree my son played before the steelers did we decided to stay and watch the next game we were truly disgusted by De la Torre he forgets that these boys are just learning TWENTY seconds left in the game and he calls a time out to score another touchdown WOW does he not realize how terrible he looked! If you know him please let him know!

dont worry the steelers will eventually knock out the bronocs..they have boys that shouldnt even be playing with them..but its not the boys fault..the steelers will get better within time..watch on sunday when they play the cowboys...the coaches are young and will get better within time..

To ep resident:

I think you are wrong about "i don't think we would like her as mayor". You see, most of us are not as superficial as to vote for someone because of the way they look. I think the majority give more thought and value our right to vote.

Sarah Palin is more qualified to lead this country than Obama. Obama is on pace to be the worst president in the history of our great nation. In 2012 there will be change.

Mary Jane Salgado looks way too much like Sarah Palin so i don't think we would like her as mayor.

THANKS A.D. FOR THE INFO. ON HOW TO OBTAIN TICKETS FOR THE JOSE FELICIANO CONCERT.WE GOT THEM. HE COMES OFTEN TO SACRAMENTO OR THE RENO/ LAKE TAHOE AREA WHICH IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER FROM SACRAMENTO BUT,ONE REASON OR ANOTHER WE HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO GO, UNTIL NOW. ONCE AGAIN THANK YOU.

I heard on the radio today that one of our local doctors got in trouble with the Feds. I can't remember his name, can someone confirm this?

De La Torre uses these little kids to bring out the shortcomings he had in his past, and the ones he currntly has right now. Get off that high horse De La Torre, these kids are barely learning fundamentals. Then again, knowing your family, you were probably brought up on those type of fundamentals.

did you see the pee wee football games sunday coach De la torre humiliated the steelers , they are just kids . De la torre's team was up 28-0 and he calls a time out with 20 seconds left in the game to put more points on the score bord. what ashame they are just kids in the learning process.

I just wanted to say that if the eagle pass topix is closing for good I really glad its horrible the way people are talked about because their not liked I just believe it will be alot better that way, for it to go away

The photoshopped picture of Vic Wheeler with Jessica Simpson is funny.

Eagle Fan, the regular season is over.

That's the problem season ticket holders hold on to them for years and won't allow REAL Eagle fans to purchase them and CHEER and SUPPORT the team. Instead they hand on to them and then sit and criticize and ostercize the Eagles! Besides the reserved sections is the most unspirited section in that entire stadium! I know I've sat there when a season ticket holder SOLD them to me for more than the cost of a regular admission and more than it cost them! Despite the high cost, I chose to leave and sit near the band...where the TRUE EAGLE FANS sit!

You can purchase them through Davis Used Parts...just look up the number in the phonebook...773-2812...It is going to be a great show...a truly world-class artist in EP.

JUST LAST WEEK I SAW AN AD ON THIS SITE OF A JOSE FELICIANO CONCERT IN EAGLE PASS FOR SATURDAY NOV. 28.I AM GOING TO BE IN E.P. ON THAT DAY AND WOULD LIKE TO PURCHASE TICKETS FOR THAT EVENT, HOWEVER, THE AD IS NOT ON HERE ANYMORE.CAN ANYBODY PROVIDE INFO. ON HOW TO OBTAIN TICKETS ?

Why are the season ticket holders being left out for the playoff game this week? There was a cancelled game at the begining of the season...this should be the payback to those season ticket holders NOT first come first serve. I think they need to remember that some of these season tickets have been held by families and individuals for years and to treat them in this manner is not fair in my opinion !!!!

The incident concerning the fired teacher has nothing to do with EP or Eagle Pass Schools or EPISD. Its about a teacher, Ashley Payne from Georgia. Story can be seen at this url.

http://www.insideedition.com/news.aspx?storyId=3638

No wonder a lot of people leave this corrupted town. I bet you all that they won't put anything that has to do with any well known EPISD employee. To their convenience they will put something about someone that is not politically involve. Except when S. Mijares made a big scandal at his ex work place. Instead of firing him they actually rewarded him by giving him a higher rank position at Central Office and now the man feels like if his god's gift to EDUCATION. But if I was you (teacher) I would really fighted why? Because it's not fair just because you had a glass in your hand. By all we know it was only water and all these ignorant people are already speculating that it was something else. And if it was so what it wasn't during working hours. You go for it girl and let them have it.

where was this? and how would they know it was wine? Restaurants serve you even water in goblets now a days?

was that here in Eagle Pass? then i guess they would have to fire all the employees with DUI or DWI? That's more incriminating then a picture with a glass of wine/beverage persumed to be wine in their hand!

The latest news is that all seats will be General Admission. So it'll be a first come, first served deal if you're lucky enough to purchase a ticket.

Does anyone out there have any info. about the up coming Eagle Play off game. I'm wondering if the EPISD is going to sell gen admission tickets only on a first come first serve basis? I am a season ticket holder and I'd like to know if we would get our seats back for this Friday's game. Does anyone out there have an answer to this question? Pues si no, I'll see all of you guys out there at 4:00 p.m. in line! Lets all go out there and support our Eagles!

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What so you think about the teacher getting fire from her job because she posted some vacation pic where she was celebrating with a glass of vino on her hand. How much control does the employer have over employee on he/she does on their own time. Do they run by the gov rule, don't show, don't tell. For all those that like to post pic on myspace,and other areas watch out. There should be one for myface. What if you go out or on a vacation with a co-worker or friend. Please no pic, because they might get you and post your pic. What happen to: "What you do in Vegas; stays in Vegas"

Anyone with is it truth/lie Dr. Zamora-jail?

Great post Richard!

English lanuage is just to get better opportunities. But than what better opportunities EP has to offer.
Unless you plan to move away from border towns.