Skywatch Friday-Rain in the forecast?

We may get a break from the heat and a little rain, lets hope. This is the sunset last night as the clouds were rolling in.



If you will be in Terrell today, tomorrow or next Friday or Saturday stop by the old Bliss hair salon at the corner of 429 & 80, next to Pardners. They are holding a yard sale/fundraiser for the 949th Brigade Support Battalion who are currently serving in Iraq. They may have something you can not do without. All money collected will be used to purchase gift cards for the returning troops. You can also make a cash donation at Citizens Bank inside Brookshires. This is an excellent idea and I know the returning troops would appreciate the gift. They are also looking for donations to the yard sale and volunteers to assist. Pick up a copy of the Terrell Tribune for more information located in the around town section on the front page.

I posted pictures of the send off that was held in Terrell last July.

I love this site cause I'm a geek. HP takes in $58 million dollars on opening day.

I promise not to complain every day but.............

"Nothing is free" Paul Wageman NTTA Board Chairman today to Channel 11 when discussing the 32% rate increase in tolls on the NTTA system. Follow the link and play they embedded video for the quote.

His quote got me wondering if anyone has done a follow up to this story from almost 2 years ago? Some Wealthy & Powerful Drive On Tollway For Free.

In the story from two years ago, Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson was asked for a comment about getting a tolltag for free. She called the reporter back and said "I don't have to tell you my business." See my comment about Congress from yesterdays post. This may be a good example.

I drive the George Bush Turnpike everyday and will be paying these higher costs. I am curious if all drivers of the NTTA system are being asked to buck up and pay the higher rate.....or any rate at all.

Have a great Friday!

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Favorite photo of 2008, #5, Mustang Warriors

January 1st is theme day at CityDailyPhoto. The theme for January is Best Photo of the Year 2008. I am changing it slightly to my favorite photo of 2008. My best photo is just an average photo to someone else. As I narrowed my choices down to a small group, I noticed that my favorites are either military, sports or night time related. I guess that means I suck at taking daytime shots. It's hard to pick just one picture so I am going to post 5 photos starting today with #5.

This picture was first posted on July 26th.

Here is the text provided with the photo on that day.

A deployment ceremony was held this morning at Ben Gill Park for the departing soldiers of the Texas Army National Guard, 56th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 949th Brigade Support Battalion, Company F Field Support Company. The men and women of Company F will be leaving Monday morning for a month of training before heading off to Iraq.

To show support for the soldiers before heading out, Terrell Chamber of Commerce treated the soldiers and family to a day of ceremony and fun. Below is the Company marching from the Guard Headquarters to the Pavilion. More pictures to come.

Today, Company F is in Iraq (pdf). We can't say thank you enough to the men and women who volunteer to serve their country. I served in the USAF from 82-88, during the quieter times.

The troops are suppose to come home sometime in 2009. City leaders promised another ceremony to welcome them home. I will be there with my camera.

For more photos of the Deployment Ceremony type in 'Texas Army National Guard' in the blog search bar or click on Texas Army National Guard listed under label.

Today is Deployment day

This morning is deployment day for the Texas Army National Guard. I said yesterday that the troops will be training for a month, then off to Iraq. The training is going to be for 3 months, then off to Iraq. People have been asked to line the streets to show support for the men and women heading off to train, and then to Iraq. Unfortunately, I have to work or I would be out there with everyone else. I said in a post about a month ago that CBS Channel 11 was my favorite local TV station. Here is Channel 11 reporter Bud Gilletts report from Saturday. I posted a few more pictures on More Terrell Photos.

These are the last of the photos from the Deployment Ceremony held Saturday at Ben Gill Park.






See you men and women when you get back. If anyone wants to send pictures in to be posted from the deployment email me at terrelldailyphoto@hotmail.com.

Mustang Warriors Foxtrot 949 faces in the crowd

These are just a few of the faces of the men and women who will be leaving on Monday and their families. Tomorrow the final set. I posted a few more pictures on More Terrell Photos. If anyone wants to send in pictures to be posted, email me at terrelldailyphoto@hotmail.com.

Mustang Warriors Foxtrot 949

A deployment ceremony was held this morning at Ben Gill Park for the departing soldiers of the Texas Army National Guard, 56th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 949th Brigade Support Battalion, Company F Field Support Company. The men and women of Company F will be leaving Monday morning for a month of training before heading off to Iraq.

To show support for the soldiers before heading out, Terrell Chamber of Commerce treated the soldiers and family to a day of ceremony and fun. Below is the Company marching from the Guard Headquarters to the Pavilion. More pictures to come.