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Curious how this plays out, but I don’t know that it’ll end well. 

28 minutes ago, baddog said:

Somebody knows that motorcycle. 

I found the guy killed on fb because I thought I recognized the name. He’s got motorcycles as well. Doubt it’s coincidental considering how this went down. Definitely a targeted attack 

shot dead while mowing his lawn 

On 6/2/2025 at 8:00 AM, Eagle91 said:

Didn't Bryant shut them out for the first 5 innings and then they brought Nutter in and they scored a couple of runs? And then in the 7th they brought Bryant back in? That lineup they were facing is unreal and most of them will be back next season.

Bryant pitched really well, but benefited from some great defense behind her, and also the extra 20 ft to center field that the UT field has. They hit one and maybe two balls that would’ve been out of any other field she’s pitched on this year. So she shut them out for the first 5, but I wouldn’t say she shut them down. She also gave up a homer after she came back in. That said, it was unfortunate that Nutter struggled considering the year she’s had. And I don’t know why the coach left her in as long as he did. BH got completely shut down until the 7th, and then had a chance to steal one. But Melissa looked the better team the entire game. That team is unreal! 

Barring a miracle UTSA is about to beat UT for the second time in 3 days and put them out. That UTSA lineup is stacked! 

My grandmother is in the final stages of Alzheimer’s. It’s a horrible disease. 

1 hour ago, rupert3 said:

State 1A Final

Jonesborro  9

Brookeland 8

Final

Great season ladies

Hard to watch. Flat out beat themselves. Base running cost them at least 3 runs, including 2 in the final inning that would’ve won it. 

2 hours ago, UT alum said:

Where is the abuse? Ineligible users? Medicaid, like Medicare, sets prices. Bills and payments pass between the program and providers. The fraud is perpetrated by providers, not the insureds. Given the Weasel’s record of letting business off the hook, don’t look for much fraud reduction. The reductions will come at the expense of the poor and disabled. Trump don’t care.

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The abuse is able-bodied adults in their 20s, 30s, and 40s choosing not to work so they can suck off the government teat. The amazing thing is that for a long time those same folks could get income tax returns of up to $10,000. Another common fraud is filing for benefits as head of household as a “single mother” when the father lives in the house. I saw that multiple times every year when I worked in Beaumont. That said, you’re absolutely right that there is plenty of fraud perpetrated by providers. If the visit is free for the patient, do they ever really pay attention to what services the office is charging to Medicaid?

2 minutes ago, Big girl said:

We will see.

Yes we will. If I start hearing about people truly in need being denied in large numbers (not an occasional mistake that the media will surely jump on) then I will rescind my support. 

9 hours ago, Big girl said:

Decreased funding= inadequate care. Nursing agencies could possibly receive lower reimbursement so they could refuse to accept Medicaid. We already have this problem so it is only going to get worse.

Decreased funds are fine if you make an effort to stop fraud and abuse. Due to my work I’m more than familiar with how many people who receive benefits who shouldn’t. 

10 hours ago, Big girl said:

Never assume

Like when you assumed Trump is going to kick kids on vents off of Medicaid? Hypocrisy at its finest.

1 hour ago, AggiesAreWe said:

My 30 year old autistic son is on Medicaid due to his disability. Are you suggesting he get a job to support himself?

I understand there is some abuse going on with these benefits but there are some people that need these benefits desperately.

There is a substantial amount of abuse, but I would assume that people with genuine need will not be affected negatively. The amount of able-bodied parents I’ve dealt with in my career who chose to either work part time or not at all to maintain their Medicaid and welfare benefits was astonishing. I would be 100% against any bill that makes it more difficult or impossible for someone who truly needs help to get what they need. 

3 hours ago, baddog said:

I guess it depends on which side you’re on. Stros could have “easily” won the 1st game and that would put them at 3 of 4. Lol

I guess the difference for me is the rangers bullpen blew two leads, whereas the stros never got a runner past 2nd base in the game you’re mentioning 😉

3 hours ago, thetragichippy said:

If I rented a beach cabin or even more realistic driving down there to play a gig ( I actually have one at the Gulf Range  July 12th) and was arrested for a taillight out or not using my blinker, I would be outraged. I get they needed to do something, but I think this was a bit much and will effect future beach rentals. I have a FB friend who rented a cabin months ago and had beachfront access but could not use the beach.....all sorts of problems this weekend. 

I get all that. But I’d be just as upset if I rented a beach cabin months ago and showed up and there was thousands of drunks trashing up the beach and committing crimes 

3 hours ago, thetragichippy said:

There were more than 400 officers used this weekend on the Bolivar Peninsula, not counting EMS, the paddy wagons, etc..... They had check points at both ends of the peninsula, checking every vehicle for any traffic violation.  I imagine that is costing Galveston County a pretty good chunk of change. I doubt the revenue from the tickets will put a dent in it. 

They sure sent a message. I'm a law abiding citizen for the most part. I always have a valid ID, well maintained vehicle and proper insurance. I do speed occasionally, understanding the risk and knowing I may receive a ticket. However, when I go to the beach for relaxation, I don't want to wait in line 1 to 2 hours to basically prove I'm doing nothing wrong....or get a ticket because I didn't realize a license plate light was out......

There were 275 arrest........52 were felony charges, the rest misdemeanors..... I would like to see the number of "warnings" they gave....my guess, not many if any at all. 

I totally back the blue, always have, but I feel this was an over the top response to trying to fix a problem. 

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I don't see how when many of the businesses close now, and others are damaged. Not to mention the cost of cleaning and fixing the beach every year. I'm not really sure what the legality is, but sometimes an "over the top" response is necessary to fix an over the top problem. I'm confident from seeing local residents on facebook that very few people in Galveston county are particularly upset by the drop in traffic OR the temporary closures/delays.

18 hours ago, Ty Cobb said:

I can’t believe the RANGERS wasted that pitching performance by Leiter.

wasted two excellent starts that series. Could've easily swept, but certainly should have taken at least 3 out 4.

2 hours ago, Ty Cobb said:

The RANGERS took game 1 of the 4 game series from the astros thanks to a wonderful pitching performance from Jacob deGrom.  

Burger hit a solo HR in the 6th for the only run of the game.  If you were able to watch this game is was a great one from both starting pitchers.  Hunter Brown in going to be tough to compete against in the future.  

Tonight's pitching matchup.

astros: McCullers 

RANGERS: Eovaldi

Brown has been an absolute monster. Glad to take that one last night!

21 hours ago, AggiesAreWe said:

Only thing I have learned is Hearne head coach interviewed Monday 

Hearne had a heck of a year last year, falling in the state finals by 4 and going 29-6. I don't know anything about the coach, but he seemed to do well there. 

should be a fun series this weekend. 4-gamer with serious implications in the standings. Stros and Rangers are tied for second only 1 game back of the Mariners thanks to the Ms faltering and the rangers running off 5 straight dubs. I'm hoping it has that playoff feel that seems to come the last couple of years when these two meet. 

10 minutes ago, UT alum said:

That is an asinine metaphor. If the criminal were an illegal alien, the baby born would be a citizen of the country, not a member of my household. Shun the immigrant at your own peril. “Depart, I never knew you”, He will say.

just because it refutes your position doesn't make it asinine. the house is a microcosm of the country, and the metaphor is accurate. 

On 4/9/2025 at 1:51 PM, AggiesAreWe said:

How does the best team in the state lose two district games?

Appears they lost 4 🤷🏻‍♂️. They’re about to get another shot at Brookeland, though. 

After only paying a few hundred dollars back to the district, but spending thousands while spending weekends in jail, Walker has finally had his probation revoked. 

43 minutes ago, Big girl said:

Ok. Why do you think Reagan felt it was necessary? What do you think motivated him to do it?

Do you know what "perseverating" means? That's what you're doing. We're talking about something happening right now, and your only response is to (repeatedly) bring up something from 40 years ago. The irony is you keep asking this question but won't address why it was okay for Obama to deport so many people.