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Building to Flood Budgeting to Squeeze Teachers
Buildings and budgets represent values. It’s really that simple.
Aug 16, 20233 min read


Audio of ICISD Presentation to Close Street for New Gym and City Council Vote
Here is what Athletic Director Jacob Conner said back in 2020 to get 4th Street closed for the new gym…
Jul 30, 20234 min read


Audio from July 19 2023 ICISD Board Meeting
Listen in on how our taxpayer dollars are being spent.
Jul 20, 20234 min read


DeSpain Blows Budget Just as He Leaves Town
Teachers: The black bean has already been drawn for you...
Jun 21, 20233 min read


Spend Spend Spend
Follow the money at ICISD and you’ll quickly become discouraged about education…
May 10, 20232 min read


We Have a Quorum with the President Absent
The Board starts the difficult process of hiring a new superintendent without its longtime president…
Apr 27, 20233 min read


Mayor Taylor Takes Parting Shots at Penultimate Council Meeting just as Supt. DeSpain Snubs City
Mayor Taylor gets some things off his chest, just as Supt. DeSpain claims the streets.
Apr 23, 20234 min read


April 17 2023 ICISD Board Meeting Audio
Listen to the audio of this board meeting and read my analysis.
Apr 18, 20232 min read


Audio Mertzon City Council Meeting April 3, 2023
Here’s the audio…
Apr 4, 20231 min read


First Sun Burst - Irion County School Board Audio
What exactly did the Board do at this meeting?
Mar 21, 20231 min read
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