ODDS & ENDS: BISD Mexican Barbacoa, Brownsville Motorcycle Cop, Tetreau's Offer, Johnny Football

BISD's Mexican Barbacoa Spin Defies Logic

With all due respect to the family of the young man recently deceased, much of BISD's explanation of the spoiled meat incident makes no sense.

The school district's press release claims: "This meat product was raised and purchased in the United States from a USDA approved vendor but was processed in Mexico according to USDA guidelines and under the supervision of a USDA inspector."

Since the product was processed in Gomez Palacio, Durango, for the above statement to be true, the "USDA approved" meat, if purchased in Brownsville, must travel 823.4 miles round trip in refrigerated trucks to get from supplier to processor and back to BISD.  I doubt even the loony-tune, awkwardly-assigned BISD administrators are that stupid.  The press release was obviously designed to cover administration ass.

Brownsville's Aggressive Motorcycle Cops

Traveling west on FM 802, Ruben Torres, I noticed a black motorcycle, traveling toward me, whip into the middle turn lane. Without warning, the cyclist, a Brownsville policeman, cut in front of me.  Had I not slammed on my breaks, I would have surely hit him.

After cutting in front of me, the cop flashed his lights and stopped a vehicle a few hundred yards ahead of me.  Another citation for the motorcycle cop's quiver, but a near accident.  

Commissioner Tetreau Offers Casa del Nylon 

In a Facebook discussion with Michelle, the co-owner of B.A.M., Brownsville Artists and Musicians, Commissioner Jessica Tetreau joined in, mentioning La Casa del Nylon, a building purchased by the city commission in 2012 for $2.3 million, thrice its value.

"You know, the Casa nylon would make an awesome venue for your concerts...," stated the commissioner.

Michelle was concerned the building's rent might be a bit over B.A.M.'s budget:  

"At 2.3 million versus 50k for the purchases, we can only imagine the stark differences in rent costs. We're catering to clients that are seeking out curated musical experiences. That leaves little in our budget for a huge building. Unless you can get it for us at the same price lol"

Tetreau continued:  "It's a multi million dollar building just sitting there... Maybe you could look at it."

Michelle:  "We're not rich. If the city is willing on giving us a break we're down to move"

Tetreau:  "Honestly, you seem like the kind of person and group that could help that building and make it a win for the arts and music community. Let me know if you'd like a tour."

Actually, La Casa del Nylon was one of 13 buildings purchased by Tony Martinez and the city commissioners in 2012, all still sitting idle, save 2 with superficial usage.  The double whammy to the taxpayers is that all the buildings are now off the tax rolls, meaning citizens must make up for the shortfall.  Meanwhile, the buildings deteriorate, unused.

Jerry Jones Dodges Bullet in Johnny Football 

Dallas Cowboys owner/general manager, Jerry Jones, toyed with the idea of drafting Johnny Manziel, star quarterback of the Texas A&M Aggies.  Certainly, Manziel would have sold tickets, creating a fan buzz for the franchise.

Jerry's decision to pass on Manziel looks pretty sound now, with the Cleveland Browns signee dealing with substance abuse and  charges by his ex-girlfriend.