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Friday, September 26, 2008

WHEN REPUBLICANS CALL THEMSELVES DEMOCRATS AND SUCH AND SO FORTH AND WATT NOT

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  1. Vela could make history

    ... Vela switched parties to run for the 13th ... was a stroke of genius and that she could prevail. "We expect her to carry Nu ... and I don't question his integrity. Vela will not win." The 13th Court of Ap ... then to the Rio Grande Valley where Vela's in-laws have reigned politically s ...
  2. Watchdog groups barking at Ortiz's trip

    ... d from Corpus Christi lawyer Filemon Vela Jr. Ortiz, D-Corpus Christi, too ... legislation naming a courthouse for Vela's late father. Ortiz worked for year ... years to honor both Judge Filemon B. Vela and Judge Reynaldo G. Garza by namin ... tarted with an invitation to him and Vela from an American subsidiary of Singa ...
  3. Political Pulse: 12.25.05

    ... zalas promised to read as much as he could stomach. Shamsie plans the talk of ... Shamsie's closest allies, said Watts could be in Shamsie's sights. "Anything i ... ould surprise us. Me or Fil (Filemon Vela) and Rose (District Judge Vela) or a ... lemon Vela) and Rose (District Judge Vela) or anybody." Watchers keep eyes op ...
  4. Political Pulse: 01.07.07

    ... t 13th Court of Appeals Justice Rose Vela's swearing-in, former Nueces County ... nns by night At the podium, Justice Vela gave Yowell big kudos for traveling ... " she said. "Not in the same room!" Vela saves best for last at her swearing ... s best for last at her swearing-in Vela thanked her friends, family and in-l ...
  5. CC fighter Lares bests Vela again

    ... a hard-fought rematch with Fernando Vela at the McAllen Convention Center in ... cked up a unanimous-decsion win over Vela (6-10-1, 3 KOs), with the judges sco ... ut was anything but smooth. "Vela had told the media down there he was ... rty, fouling just about every way he could." Lares, however, didn't let ...
  6. Judges differ on photo release

    ... County Jail. District Judge Rose Vela said U.S. Marshals brought her copie ... ed to release them to the media. But Vela said that before she got the photos, ... follow the federal judge's wishes," Vela said. Originally, Jack gave the pho ... nter, Longoria, Greenwell, Watts and Vela saidthey have all heard complaints. ...
  7. Police investigate bogus house rentals on foreclosed HUD properties

    ... n it. Now George Jones and Laura Vela are out $1,350 - a $600 deposit plus ... . And they are not alone. Jones and Vela were looking for a house when they s ... side," and gave a telephone number. Vela dialed the number, and within days w ... the property was being rented. When Vela redialed the number from the ad and ...
  8. Letters to the Editor: 06.12.06

    ... At least we know what Fil and Rose Vela got for their $11,000. What did Kenn ... ts targeting obesity in children, we could see generations with a life expectan ... Houston recently and was asked how I could live in Corpus Christi. I looked pu ... adys Johnson No hypocrite I wish I could be a liberal. I wish I could be obli ...
  9. Party switch surprises Demos

    ... Vela's intention to run for the 13th Cour ... l took Democrats by surprise. "Rose Vela's announcing as a Republican was a h ... Solomon Ortiz Jr. "I think that the Vela family is going to do what they thin ... id he was shocked when he heard that Vela, whom he knows through her service a ...
  10. Hinojosa's record makes him choice on 13th Court

    ... ourt. Likewise, District Judge Rose Vela of Corpus Christi, who switched part ... kings in local bar polls. The burden Vela carries is convincing the voters why ... o litigants or defendants. Moreover, Vela claims the court's opinions are the ... rges are not lightly dismissed. But Vela, who has been on the bench since 199 ...
  11. Bobcats get grounded by the Panthers

    ... attempts. Freshman fullback Anthony Vela added 99 yards for the Panthers, who ... lay, 85-yard scoring drive capped by Vela's 4-yard scoring run with just under ... a good game plan," Rogers said. "It could've gone either way." Blanco had exc ... after runs for no gain by Walker and Vela. Walker then misfired on his first p ...
  12. Letters to the Editor: 08.08.06

    ... ateful to County Judge Shamsie if he could help the taxpayers with their proper ... , but she wants to know if the board couldn't have done better. She says someo ... have done better. She says someone could have been smarter, could have been m ... ays someone could have been smarter, could have been more qualified and could h ...
  13. Political Pulse: 01.22.06

    ... round sheepishly and said, "Golly." Velas seek understanding over her switch ... In the wake of District Judge Rose Vela's last-minute announcement that she ... blican, both she and husband Filemon Vela tried to calm Democrats' fears that ... Barger and lobbyist Randy DeLay, Fil Vela explained: "Friends, I wanted to be ...
  14. Political Pulse: 11.27.05

    ... a friend of Rico Luna's. The Lunas couldn't be reached. Hunter to reveal his ... nch soon to be vacated by Judge Rose Vela, or if she is planning to jump into ... would welcome some change." Lawyer could be behind phone poll Local politico ... ustin last week. District Judge Rose Vela, Democratic Party Chairman Solomon " ...
  15. Nueces Jail: Bugs, bites, filth

    ... sday's meeting, District Judges Rose Vela, Jack Hunter and Jose Longoria order ... the Commissioners Court doesn't act, Vela said, "We have supervisory authority ... eral other district judges including Vela, Hunter and Longoria, who said the m ... ke a Third World country, shocking," Vela said afterward. "The toilet situatio ...
  16. 2008 High School Baseball Capsules

    ... rcia, Kenny Kent and Cameron Salinas could end up in the rotation. MOODY TROJA ... ut is recovering from a torn ACL and could be out for the season. THREE RIVERS ... jr.; C Juan "Meme" Vela, jr. Outlook: The Cowboys return al ... le pitchers in Cavazos and Gonzalez. Vela is the only returning all-district p ...
  17. Letters to the Editor: 10.30.06

    ... Americans die each day, many of whom could be compatible organ donors if they w ... e. I cannot think of any legacy one could leave behind greater than "the gift ... think it would be a travesty if Rose Vela is defeated in the race for the 13th ... k its endorsement of Fred Hinojosa. Vela is right on when she cites the probl ...
  18. Political Pulse: 05.29.05

    ... nd Monday to pull off a miracle that could save school finance and Seaman's C&a ... Commissioner Ken Berry said the port could mail out random checks to the commun ... his year. George Finley and Filemon Vela were discussing it at the Bottomless ... it at the Bottomless Pit last week. Vela pointed out that his wife, Rose, who ...
  19. Political Pulse: 04.02.06

    ... ponse to Garrett's lifeguard query. Vela's switch to GOP draws applause Repu ... got excited when District Judge Rose Vela, a recent GOP convert, showed up las ... publican Convention in Flour Bluff. Vela shocked her Democratic friends when ... said the crowd was just happy to see Vela. "They were just greeting her and a ...
  20. How much time for justice?

    ... Vargas 2004 Robert Vargas 2005 Rose Vela 2004 Rose Vela 2005 Sandra Watts 20 ... ert Vargas 2005 Rose Vela 2004 Rose Vela 2005 Sandra Watts 2004 Sandra Watts ... y indication of a slow-moving docket could spell defeat at the polls as opponen ... a specific case. Or a heavy caseload could indicate a judge grants continuances ...
  21. Around the Area: 03.15.06

    ... Tuesday Schultz spoke with Teresa Vela, 32, on her cell phone as he located ... ck of State Highway 361. Police said Vela was kayaking with her four children ... the dry conditions, he said. "That could have been a total disaster," de la G ... commissioners rescind it. Violators could face up to $500 in fines. Adriana G ...
  22. Political Pulse: 11.13.05

    ... ey and political powerbroker Filemon Vela's father before taking a $22,000 Asi ... before taking a $22,000 Asia trip on Vela's dime. When going gets tough, hide ... Redevelopment Authority plan, which could take the Naval Station Ingleside pro ... idges project's $4.1 million surplus couldn't be used to repair the roads that ...
  23. Political Pulse: 06.22.08

    ... , said he is not. "Something could happen that could change my mind,&qu ... "Something could happen that could change my mind," Hummell said. ... m 13th Court of Appeals Justice Rose Vela is doing well after undergoing surge ... d watching TV," her husband Fil Vela said Thursday. "Right now her v ...
  24. Letters to the Editor: 08.26.06

    ... 20: I would like to make Judge Rose Vela aware of the fact that my father, Ju ... bid to retain his seat. While Judge Vela is correct in stating that she hopes ... studies was changed so that a threat could be claimed. It matters not that in ... over human life. Stem cell research could spare countless children from a wide ...
  25. Capital murder trial continues today

    ... Richard Tobon told jurors Monday he couldn't figure out what his aunt was sayi ... new something bad had happened but I couldn't understand what she was saying," ... ion with the homicides. Juan "Joey" Vela was the first of three men to go on ... en to go on trial for the homicides. Vela was found not guilty of those charge ...
  26. Saldana, Hernandez are top picks for judgeships

    ... Surprise decisions by 148th District Judge Rose Vela, who opted to run for the 13th Court of Appeals, ... to a U.S. District Court in Brownsville, to Rose Vela, elected in 1998. Saldana is completing her thir ... n criticism from some members of the bar that she could have done a better job of managing her docket. I ...
  27. Sharing a passion for fashion

    ... Vela, 29, is a certified registered denta ... s been in her field for eight years. Vela says she is a huge John Mayer fan an ... end all of his concerts in Texas. Vela is married with two children, Matthe ... f in and now I'm there every week. I could open my own booth because I have so ...
  28. Letters to the Editor: 02.23.06

    ... on healthier lifestyles. Perhaps she could have more of her information publish ... is no way that birdshot at 30 yards could penetrate a grown man's skin, let al ... trying to blame the media. Analisa Vela Keep Coliseum The amusement park c ... hard to realize the rest of America could have a worthy media outlet to report ...
  29. Letters to the Editor: 09.09.06

    ... ook over my fence and pronounce they could smell my second-hand smoke as they d ... started on time and that every child could attend instead of just the select ch ... e bomb, but I would have stayed if I could have. Michael Sparks About time A ... mething to actively respond. Monica Vela Follow the rules I say bravo to th ...
  30. Letters to the Editor: 08.20.06

    ... torm water department to see if they could clean the problem areas that we have ... nd healthy neighborhood, too. Maria Vela All about oil I read letter after ... t there are very creative minds that could set us free from oil, but will they ... e termites. Only one payment, and we could build three more like them that actu ...
  31. Roxy club closes amid code dispute

    ... hauer said. Schauer said the club could reopen as a bar but not as a sexuall ... Schauer said Roxy Club owner Joel Vela faces an arrest warrant for opening ... es the club's co-owner Chen Lu Ming. Vela was not available for comment Monday ... breast." "Just because (Vela) is closing the business -- he still ...
  32. Political Pulse: 08.05.07

    ... are Center. Several commissioners couldn't leave Robstown without visiting J ... ed window. "One of my jurors could fall through if they lean on it,&quo ... Local lawyer Filemon "Fil" Vela was a stalwart for the local Democra ... ore turning tail when his wife, Rose Vela, ran as Republican and won a seat on ...
  33. Soldier regains consciousness

    ... him and would be there as soon as we could. A nurse told us after hearing the m ... s great, his mother said, because he could be home for her March 8 birthday. ... id he was coming, then he told us he couldn't make it," she said. "On ... arroll High School sophomore Frances Vela. Frances has lived with her relat ...
  34. Letters to the Editor: 04.24.06

    ... y uses for the great building, which could remain and benefit the city while no ... Republican Party. This issue really could take care of itself if we address th ... don at the Battle of Seven Pines who could not stop to aid his dying younger br ... on the bench. Thank you, Judge Rose Vela, for your service to the citizens of ...
  35. Odem cruises to playoff win

    ... at job of backing her up." The same couldn't be said for Hebbronville junior p ... rls still had a good feeling that we could pull (the game out)," said Hebbronvi ... tack with two hits each, while Erica Vela added a two-run single during a mons ... n sixth inning to put the game away. Vela and Pfluger highlighted the Owls' bi ...
  36. Political Pulse: 09.30.07

    ... e before Councilwoman Nelda Martinez could get in her last word. She pushed ... ve turned Republican -- attorney Fil Vela and his wife, 13th Court of Appeals ... , 13th Court of Appeals Justice Rose Vela -- are recruiting Republicans up and ... ket to run against Democrats. Fil Vela is the campaign treasurer for Bay Ar ...
  37. Political Pulse: 12.24.06

    ... county, a particular property owner could develop his or her property within t ... setback area if that property owner could show that no practical development a ... Jack Hunter and District Judge Rose Vela, who is moving to the 13th Court of ... to serve as a visiting judge. Or he could really retire. Political Pulse is w ...