Well..it seems the words hadn't even gotten out of Luna's mouth yet,and already the buzzards started circling

Velma Luna retiring.
Joe Tex - 10:15am Jul 5, 2006 CentralThose who 'know' the 'truth' are blinded by their own arrogance.
State Rep. Velma Luna is retiring, leaving wide open an opportunity for change in Nueces Co. politics. Or does it?

Joe Tex - 10:16am Jul 5, 2006 Central (#1 of 6) Those who 'know' the 'truth' are blinded by their own arrogance.
If anyone finds out why...please post. I can't locate her this morning. Known her for long time...wondering why she's dropping out.

ink52d - 10:28am Jul 5, 2006 Central (#2 of 6)
Has District 33 been "re-drawn?"

Joe Tex - 11:12am Jul 5, 2006 Central (#3 of 6) Those who 'know' the 'truth' are blinded by their own arrogance.
I don't think it was re-drawn...the DeLay mess was for congressional seats. I don't think Nueces county's state seats were affected by the DeLay process. From what I understand, she's announcing now. Not being there, I can't attend.

Joe Tex - 11:26am Jul 5, 2006 Central (#4 of 6) Those who 'know' the 'truth' are blinded by their own arrogance.
Hmmmm...seems to be the 'family' excuse...at least according to what finally showed up on the CT site. Have to see if I can't get something more from closer sources.

Elwood Blues - 08:08pm Jul 5, 2006 Central (#5 of 6) "Snide,self righteous old overlord"
Well..it seems the words hadn't even gotten out of Luna's mouth yet,and already the buzzards started circling.Solomon "Son of Sol" Ortiz,Jr. and Danny Noyola have announced they're running for her seat,and there may be a couple more crawling out of the woodwork.
About the best thing you can say for "Son of Sol" is that he's smarter and more articulate than his old man,but then again..isn't everybody? As for Noyola,he's mellowed his race mongering since leaving the West Oso ISD for CCISD,but the leopard never really changes it's spots.
My guess is there'll probably be one or two more throw their hats into the ring,which will have local hispanic Democrats sniping among themselves,much like they did when Pompadour Pete Alvarez got into that mud slinging match with Jimmy Rodriguez.

FairnBalance - 12:29am Jul 6, 2006 Central (#6 of 6) Spurs win 3rd championship! Let the Fiesta begin!!!
I'm not sure things are gonna get better untill scumbags like Ortiz, Bonilla, etc, are kicked out of politics. Yeah, like that's gonna happen anytime soon.....