Jim Weaver

Texas Governor Declares ERCOT Reform An Emergency Item on Legislative Agenda – Ya Think? [Opinion]
Texas Governor Declares ERCOT Reform An Emergency Item on Legislative Agenda – Ya Think? [Opinion]
Did you know... there is such a thing as the Electric Reliability Council of Texas? Commonly referred to as ERCOT, this is apparently the governing body in Texas over preparedness and energy needs within the state. I think we can safely say that this 'governing body' fumbled this current deep freeze emergency rather badly as we still have millions of Texans with no power for over 24 hours and no r
The Empress of Little Rock BnB – One Tank Trips
The Empress of Little Rock BnB – One Tank Trips
When planning our trip I asked my wife to find us a place to stay at the halfway point between Branson and Texarkana so we could have one more night on the road and break up the drive a little. She found a gem near downtown Little Rock that we had never heard of before, a Bed & Breakfast called "The Hornibrook Mansion, Empress of Little Rock," and it was fantastic.
Texas State Proposition 4 – Vote ‘YES’ If You Don’t Want To Pay Income Tax in Texas [Opinion]
Texas State Proposition 4 – Vote ‘YES’ If You Don’t Want To Pay Income Tax in Texas [Opinion]
I don't usually tell people how to vote, normally I just let people know how I feel about political subjects and leanings. However, in this case, I am a resident of the Great State of Texas and I don't ever want to have my income taxed in this State. If you feel the same as I do and you're planning on voting tomorrow watch out, on Prop 4 the wording is a little tricky.
Shipley Donuts Ready To Hire On Arkansas Blvd.
Shipley Donuts Ready To Hire On Arkansas Blvd.
It's been over a year since ground broke on the donuts of my dreams, Shipley Do-nuts, and it looks like we're getting close. Look there, in the window, it's a "Now Hiring" sign! I grew up in Houston where Shipley began, and I love 'em! I can only hope they live up to my memories.
Sad To Report Stan Lee Dead At 95 - Jim Weaver's 'Brush With Stan
Sad To Report Stan Lee Dead At 95 - Jim Weaver's 'Brush With Stan
Comic book legend and Superhero creator Stan Lee passed away today, November 12, 2018, a sad day in the comic book and superhero movie world for sure. Several years ago my wife and I were at a Comic Convention in Dallas or San Antonio or somewhere... and I dang near accidentally took him out myself. Let me tell you about the day I almost ran over Stan Lee.
How Often Do You Clean Your Conceal Carry Pistol? Probably Not Enough: Lessons From the Range
How Often Do You Clean Your Conceal Carry Pistol? Probably Not Enough: Lessons From the Range
The thought crossed my mind a while back, if I needed my firearm would it fire, or not. You see I know how long it's been since I cleaned that weapon,  that's why I was concerned. How often should I clean my conceal carry pistol? I do know the answer now, and it's way more often than I have been.

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