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QUOTEABLE AS I SEE IT Remembering the Alamo, celebrating independence All truths are easy to There are many symbols On Texas’ birthday, sentations at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. on the public of Texas (1836–45); the Confed- understand once they are of Texas’ pride and inde- March 2, artifacts collected Washington-on-the-Brazos Historical erate States of America (1861–65); and discovered; the point is to pendent spirit, but the two by legendary musician Phil Foundation, Washington-on-the-Bra- the United States of America (1845–61; discover them. that instantly come to mind Collins, which were donat- zos State Historic Site and Texas His- 1865–present). — Galileo Galilei for most people are the ed to the state of Texas, torical Commission Facebook pages, – Texas became the 28th state in the 1564 - 1642 Gonzales “Come and Take went on display at the Al- as well as the Texas Historical Com- United States of America on Dec. 29, It” cannon and the Alamo. amo and will stay through mission YouTube channel. 1845. My wife and I visited the April 25. The donation in- ——— – Only one of the original five cop- Alamo last week during DEREK cluded more than 200 arti- In honor of those nearly 200 who ies of the Texas Declaration of Inde- what is known as “The HALL fiacts. died at the Alamo and those brave pendence remains; it was found at A GLANCE BACK Siege of the Alamo.” His collection includes souls who signed the Texas Declara- the U.S. State Department in 1896 and The siege lasted for 13 days (Feb. 23 a brass cannon used by the Mexican tion of Independence here’s some facts now resides in the Texas State Ar- From The Banner-Press to March 6) and ended when the Mexi- Army during the Battle of the Alamo about the Lone Star State. chives in Austin. files, here’s a look can Army launched an early-morning and the original battle orders that – In 1836, Sam Houston became the – Only two of the 59 who signed the at how things were assault on March 6 unaware that just called for the attack on the Alamo. first president of the of Republic Texas. Texas Declaration of Independence, 25, 50 and 75 years ago. four days prior, delegates met and ad- They are truly a sight to see. – The Republic of Texas lasted nine – Jose Francisco Ruiz and Jose An- opted Texas’ Declaration of Indepen- And don’t forget on March 31 to years, 11 months and 17 days. tonio Navarro – were native Texans, 25 years ago dence from Mexico at the Convention watch “Independence! A Lone Star – Texas’ Lone Star flag became the according to the Star of the Republic The Blinn College Board of of 1836 at Washington-on-the-Brazos. Rises,” a documentary film about the state’s official flag on Jan. 24, 1839. Museum. Trustees has given the green If you haven’t visited the iconic land- signing of the Texas Declaration of In- – Six countries have countries have ——— light to seek bids for some mark in a while do so soon to witness dependence. controlled some or all of Texas at Derek Hall is editor and publisher at $900,000 of renovation of living history and experience authen- The film is free to view and will some point: Spain (1519–1821); France The Banner-Press. He can be reached school facilities. tic artifacts that shaped the country. premiere at 10 a.m., with encore pre- (1685–1690); Mexico (1821–36); the Re- at [email protected]. The board gave the go-ahead for $50,000 to $60,000 of repairs to Spencer GUEST COLUMN Stadium and an estimated $800,000 in facelifts for two of the school’s dormitories. I believe it’s hate The school is expected to contract with the Teas By Pat Elliott Sr. generous to call ins in giving Department of Criminal away some very nice things in Justice for materials and labor Thank you for printing this promoting the listening of con- for stadium repairs. rebuttal to the guest column servative news. No, he wasn’t by Kathleen Rooker called, ‘’Is perfect, nor or any of us; but, he it hate or dislike.” In her dia- did this nation a great service 50 years ago tribe against Rush Limbaugh and continues to do so! Mary Ann Alsobrook, a stu- she emphasized hate a number It is my belief that Ms. Rooker dent at the Dallas Fashion of times, and that’s what I felt is ashamed to mentioned those Merchandising College, is coming from her as I read her things Limbaugh opposed that spending three weeks in Paris. article, feeling the embodiment are literally tearing at the mor- She is one of a group of of hate coming down the quill al fiber that made this country sixteen DFMC students who of her poison pen as she empha- great with very strong internal made the flight on a large jet sized her ‘’resentment’’ of Rush strength; and of course, what from Dallas to New York City several times. liberals in the Democrat Party and then to Paris. Ms. Rooker seemed to em- support. While in France, the stu- phasize the difficulties he was Some of those things are sup- dents will live in the college’s going through in his life with port of Planned Parenthood Paris 14-room residence and pain from cancer he was fight- killing babies, downsizing our study behind the scenes with ing. If I were in severe pain and military, using the money to the current designers. Each had the means to stop it, I would buy votes, defunding police, girl is required to keep a daily take measures to do so. And illegal immigration and open GUEST COLUMN what’s wrong with looking for diary as part of her curricu- borders, excessive welfare for other doctor’s opinion in trying lum. Many tours are sched- these illegals and others paid to stop medical difficulties and for by taxpayers to buy votes, uled for points of interest stopping that pain? taking away our ‘’right to keep and as an extra, Mary Ann Democrats’ COVID-19 Even though Ms. Rooker ex- and bear arms’’ and the protec- also plans to pend a weekend presses her resentment, and tion of our second amendment in London, England before yes hate, for Limbaugh, maybe rights, taking away our first returning to Dallas. relief package is a mess there is an ulterior motive for amendment of free speech and Funding for “climate jus- return to its prepandemic lev- her resentment, and even hate. religious rights, voter fraud, no 75 years ago tice.” A bailout for misman- el in mid-2021” even without Could it be that she is at- voter ID, higher taxes, energy Coach Owen Erekson has aged union pension plans. A additional federal aid. tempting to discredit Rush dependence and over regula- Limbaugh, trying to destroy announced the following boys new subway system for Silicon tion. And yes, Democrats have his conservative credentials for as lettermen in basketball at Valley. These are just a few of It’s tough to reconcile that proved more than once that what he stands as she is a liber- they are irreligious, with many the Brenham High School for the ways Democrats plan to forecast with Democrats’ push al Democrat? That could be, as desiring to take away Chris- the season just ended: Floyd spend your tax dollars in their to hand an additional $350 bil- she never mentions one issue, tian’s rights. I can go on but, my Sommers, Joel Murray, Pierre $1.9 trillion “COVID relief lion to state and local govern- bill.” JOHN ments. except possibly drug abuse, tak- point is made. Roberts, Jake Woods, Robert CORNYN ing that out of context referring From what I see in Ms. Rook- Rogers, Buster Haack, Nennie Unlike any of the five relief The ridiculous spending packages signed into law last doesn’t stop there. This bill to prescription drugs and Lim- er’s article, I can tell there isn’t Rogge and Fred Bredthauer. year, this bill has the support of only one would also create an exclusive paid baugh had a firm stand against even a comparison of her, or any Elroy Kiecke lettered as man- party. It’s easy to see why. In addition to leave fund for federal employees. If their hallucinatory, illegal drugs. other liberal, even to a thimble ager. these ridiculous pet projects, this bill children aren’t physically in school full- Ms. Rooker said it was her full of political common sense, The Cubs had a most suc- contains a long list of wasteful, coun- time because of the pandemic, a parent opinion that Rush was “severely constitutional law, governmen- cessful season. They played terproductive and partisan policies that could take home up to $1,400 a week in depressed and used everything tal monetary/fiscal policy or a total of 24 games, won 21, fail to address the crisis at hand. paid leave – that’s nearly triple the max- in his power to make others feel even governing any govern- lost 3. They won two of the Let’s start with education. Since the imum unemployment benefit in Texas. the same way.” She also stat- ment, and certainly a number three invitation tournaments pandemic hit, Congress has provided Democrats also attempted to more ed that he “used his fame and of social issues to the intellect they entered, and were elimi- more than $100 billion for schools — than double the minimum wage to $15 power to demean others reflects of Rush Limbaugh; once again I nated in the tournament and more than half of which remains un- an hour in this COVID relief bill, only on a sad, miserable man, who say, in comparison. finished in third place in the spent. Texas schools have used federal to have the Senate parliamentarian through his words tried to bol- Anyone who voted for a Dem- regional tournament which funding to update air filtration systems, — its referee on rules — reject it. At a ster his own self-esteem.’’ ocrat in any election should That statement in describing made them a bi-district win- purchase protective equipment and im- time when Texas’ small businesses are also be ashamed for their vote Rush ranks with the best effort ner in basketball. plement regular disinfecting so kids can already struggling, Democrats want to supports this immorality and at deceit and certainly will com- safely return to the classroom. impose even more job-killing mandates the destruction of the moral and pete with top lies told by Obama, internal strength of our great After all, the science is clear — if ap- and put at least 1.4 million Americans Hillary and Biden himself. nation. So think about it as you LETTER POLICY propriate precautions are taken, it’s out of work. I don’t know how Ms. Rooker also live here and it is incum- The Banner-Press welcomes safe for schools to reopen. In December, For the Biden administration to place came to this conclusion, possi- bent that our nation remain letters to the editor on subjects the CDC estimated schools nationwide such an emphasis on working together, bly all the times she listened to strong, and to quote Ms. Rook- of interest to its readers. would need about $22 billion to reopen trusting the science and unifying our his show. I listened to his show er’s opening sentence, “Man- All letters should include the safely, so we are in a strong position to country, it’s hard to believe this bill is since it came on the air and he kind is full of hate.” writer’s name, address and keep kids healthy and get them back on its first legislative push. And Democrats states he is not an entertain- And she is correct on this phone number. track. are using the “budget reconciliation We will not publish street er but to entertain keeping the account as there are several Despite that, Democrats want another process” to bypass the normal route for address, email address or listenership attentive to the nations who are seeking the de- $130 billion for education, with no re- legislation, which was used for each of phone number. subject matter being of great mise of these United States of quirement that the funding even be used the previous relief bills, so they can pass All letters become property importance. He was also very America. to get kids back in the classroom. The this bill without the support of a single of the Banner and are subject nonpartisan Congressional Budget Of- Republican. to editing for length, content, fice estimates that, since so much money This $1.9 billion bill is not a response grammar, punctuation, etc. remains from the last relief bill, only 5% to the pandemic – it’s a Trojan horse for CONTACT ELECTED OFFICIALS of the new money would flow to schools liberal priorities. Now is not the time to State Representative, Governor U.S. Senator, Texas District 13 Greg Abbott (R) John Cornyn (R) this fiscal year. The vast majority of break the perfect record of overwhelm- Ben Leman (R) Main: (512) 463-2000 517 Hart Senate Office Bldg. FIRST funding would be spent between 2022 ingly bipartisan COVID relief packages District: (979) 836-1238 Room 200, State Capitol, Washington, D.C. 20510 and 2028, when COVID-19 is behind us. and ignore the recommendations of ex- 401 S. Austin St. Austin, Texas 78701 AMENDMENT Brenham, Texas 77833 U.S. Senator, Texas Then, there’s the windfall for state and perts. U.S. House, District 10 Ted Cruz (R) Congress shall make local governments. At the start of the President Barack Obama’s former State Senator, 18th District Michael McCaul (R) 455 Dirksen Senate Office no law respecting an Lois Kolkhorst (R) Brenham: (979) 830-8497 Bldg., pandemic, Congress established a $150 chief of staff Rahm Emanuel once said: District: (979) 251-7888 401 S. Austin St. Suite SDB-40B, establishment of religion, billion relief fund to help such govern- “You never want a serious crisis to go 2000 S. Market St. Brenham, Texas 77833 Washington, D.C. 20510 or prohibiting the free ments cover pandemic-related expenses to waste. And what I mean by that is an Brenham, Texas 77833 exercise thereof; or as they lost tax revenues. By the end of opportunity to do things that you think abridging the freedom 2020, the deadline to spend these funds, you could not do before.” At least Demo- of speech, or of the states were still sitting on billions of dol- crats are heeding someone’s advice. WRITE TO THE BANNER-PRESS press; or the right of the lars. ——— Got an opinion on a local, state, send email to edit@brenhamban- people peaceably to We’re moving in the right direction — Senator John Cornyn, a Republican national or world issue? Maybe ner.com or write us at: assemble, and to petition tax revenues are rebounding, unemploy- from Texas, is a member of the Senate Fi- you are just plain angry about The Banner-Press something we might have pub- the government for a ment is declining and consumer spend- nance, Intelligence, and Judiciary Com- Attn: Letter to the Editor ing is rising. According to the budget mittees. lished in the newspaper. P.O. Box 585 redress of grievances. office, the U.S. economy “is projected to We would like to hear from you, Brenham, Texas 77834