Just another night of catching up...and digging for the truth

Usually, I read any and all emails left overnight in my mail box, then I will cut to the chase on RGV Politics and read all of the comments left on my posts. I want to continue to thank all of you for taking the time to leave comments, even those that don't necessarily agree with my own points of view. But that's what blogs are for, aren't they? A place where writer and reader can come together and exchange views and ideas of the world around them. Every now and again, I do come across some rather interesting comments. As I've stated before, I usually take the time to address these on the comments page. If something strikes me as too important to leave on the comments page, I will do my best to fit into the method and flow of my postings. Case in point, recently I've been driven to find out a little more about some of the comments that have been left here. A bit of digging for the facts if you will. The first comment has to do with the ever present $6 million health care issue that's been passed back and forth as if we've been caught in a game of hot potato. It's his fault, no it isn't, yes it is, and so on. The comment provided information regarding a memo from the Texas Health Department to the legislators in regards to the money that was "lost" in 2005. Money that was set aside for indigent health care in the Rio Grande Valley. The commentator goes on to say that we should all do our homework regarding this issue. Well, I for one am. I emailed the webmaster of The Texas Department of Health which is now a part of the Department of State Health Services (DSHS). I asked the webmaster two questions: One, if I could feasibly have a copy of said memo. Two, if the webmaster could provide factual information regarding the process by which this money was supposed to be alloted. A sort of straight from the source's way of finally putting this issue to rest. I will post all pertinent information regarding this issue as soon as I receive it. The second comment has to do with an article that appeared in this month's issue of "The Texas Observer" entitled "The Worst Judges in Texas". The article lists Fidencio Guerra Jr., who is a candidate for County Court at Law No. 6, as one of those judges. The article in all fairness does not depict Mr. Guerra in a very positive light, as seen in my previous post. The comment left in my blog raises the issue if the writer, Mr. Nate Blakeslee, took a story that was recounted to him out of context. I have emailed the editors of "The Texas Observer" this morning in regards to Mr. Blakeslee's report and will post their reaction as soon as I receive it as well. Until then, I want to again say thank you to everyone who has taken the time to read and/or comment on RGV Politics, I appreciate each and every one of them. A special thanks are in order for Mr. Leibowitz of Capitol Annex for mentioning my blog on his web site. I encourage everyone to take a look at his web site by clicking the link on my sidebar. Have a good Tuesday night, and if anyone discovers anything new before I do, let me know, and I'll spread the word.