La Marque Councilman Police Reports on Pigs

May 14, 2026

There are multiple reports. This one is looney.

An open records request for the copies of police reports filed by La Marque City Councilman Joseph Lowry resulted in a 122 page document. You can review all the reports filed for the last two years by Lowry here. Some of these reports are petty, funny, and disturbing. For instance report #23-00128 filed on 1/21/23. Lowry called in a terroristic threat. Somehow that was classified as an “Attempted Suicide”. Officer A.Skaggs with the La Marque Police Department handled the incident which was eventually closed. You can read the report below.

According to the report Lowry had received a letter with a picture of pigs eating and the caption “Lowery’s Family”. It was mailed from the Houston area from “The citizens of La Marque”. Obviously someone was comparing Lowry and his wife to pigs, which is an insult to pigs, a crime in itself. But clearly it was nothing more than an insult. Lowry called the police because he believed it was a threat because people feed pigs dead people. (I’m not making this up) Lowry demanded that the letter be put into evidence and processed for finger prints. Lowry also requested DNA to be collected and processed as well as a forensic audit of the Post Office because they are all criminals. (ok. That last sentence I made up)

The police stated he was hog tied and unable to spend significant time on his case but will continue the investigation when pigs fly. He suggested that Lowry should not go pig wild in his attempt to make a pigs ear out of something. He also stated there are a number of other police reports and he could piggy back on one of those. Lowry continued to squeal like a stuck pig and was last seen at the all you can eat salad bar.

OK. That last paragraph was also made up. Read the 122 page document here. There are a number of disturbing reports that should be read.


The Abuse of Arbitration in Home Insurance Contracts

May 12, 2026

We won’t be fooled. Again.

Years ago the Texas Department of Insurance was considering allowing mandatory binding arbitration in home insurance contracts. This was due to a rash of hail damage claims in South Texas. I attended the hearing and watched as the Commissioner was warned about the abuse of arbitration in other contracts like new home construction. Eventually the Commission denied the request but I believe it is coming back.

Consumers should be very concerned about this for a number of reasons. First and foremost the right to a civil trial is protected (or was) by the 7th Amendment of the Constitution.

In Suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury, shall be otherwise re-examined in any Court of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law.

Back in the mid 90’s the homebuilders decided to put mandatory arbitration clauses in their new home contracts. Home buyers were required to sign away their rights to the Constitution. Since the vast majority of home builders required mandatory arbitration there was not much of a choice. When you give up your rights and have a defect in your new home you are required to enter into a private justice system that is mandatory, secret, and final. There are no appeals. There isn’t a jury or a judge. The builders will never say arbitration is faster, cheaper, and just as fair as our time honored justice system because it is simply not true.

Recently State Farm is being sued for denying hail damage across the nation. NPR wrote an excellent article on the situation. I can see this being used as a way for the Texas Legislature to allow insurance companies to put arbitration clauses in home contracts. Just remember, just like new home construction, rates and cost of repairs will not go down. So called “tort reform” have never resulted in lower prices for consumers. It only helps the insurance companies from being held accountable in a public trial.

More on this issue later.


La Marque Council Member Settles Lawsuit

May 8, 2026

At least partially.

There was a suit, Case #24-CV-2218) filed against Council Member Joseph Lowry by a number of individuals including Council Member Kim Yancy, former Council Member Jim Ross, CJ Beard, and Walter Burt an owner of a construction company. According to documents posted to the Galveston County website Burt has settled his portion of the suit. The details have not been disclosed. The others have not settled and the Judge has set trial date of May 18.

The original petition against Lowry includes defamations, harassment, unauthorized disclosure of private facts, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and stalking. (sounds familiar?) In 2022 Lowry settled a suit against Kim Yancy. Count six of the new suit includes “Breach of Contract against Kimberley Yancy”. Lowry was sued for harassment by Council Member Yancy resulting in an agreement to refrain from threatening or harassing comments that would give rise to criminal action on social media, newspapers, and any media outlet not explicitly stated herein. Galveston County Case # 22-CV-0993. He violated that agreement.

This should be interesting to watch Lowry take the stand under oath and defend his actions. In a civil trial a defendant must take the stand to defend themself. If they decide not to then the jury can assume the allegations are true. Trial is set for May 18, 2026 in Galveston. Breakfast will be at 9:00.


A Prayer for the Republican Day of Prayer

May 7, 2026

Oh Lord  Let us prey.
Let us prey on the poor for they cannot afford to eat.
Let us prey on the sick for they cannot afford insurance.
Let us prey on the Hispanics for they will be deported.
Let us prey on the Blacks for their lives do not matter.
Let us prey on the disabled for they are weak.
Let us prey on the Muslims for they are now targets of hate
Let us prey on the Immigrants for they do not belong here.
Let us prey on the police as we flood the streets with guns.

And oh Lord
Let us prey on the supporters of the Republican Party for they are too ignorant to know we are preying on them too.

In your holy name we prey.


BOLO Issued for Republican Officials in the Bay Area

May 7, 2026

Where in the world is our representation?

Republicans have been in power in Texas for over 30 years with complete control of the Governorship, House, and Senate for the last 22 years. Yet I cannot remember one single time our elected officials in the Bay Area met with their constituents except when they have spoken to the business community. This includes Members of Congress and State officials.

Congressman Brian Babin, age 78, was elected in 2014 and has never met with his constituents. Senator Mayes Middleton has been in office for 8 years. State Representative Dennis Paul has been in office for 10 years. Neither have met with their constituents. Both Middleton and Paul set on committees responsible for home insurance. If they had met with those they represent they would have understood that home insurance in the Bay Area is out the roof and out of control. Instead they did nothing. I have seen Paul walking his dog in the green belt more times than I have seen him addressed those he represents. (The first time was right after the Uvalde shootings. It did not go well.)

NASA is in Babin’s district. You would think with all the turmoil, cuts, and lack of focus Babin would have met with those who work in the industry, at the very least. Instead he has his lips sewn to the ass of Trump, following along, and doing nothing to stop the insanity of his administration, the cuts to NASA, or the high cost of living in the district.

If you see any of our elected officials please call 1-800-IAM-LOST.


La Marque’s Runoff, and Who They Ran Off

May 6, 2026

City Councilman Joe Compian and his challenger Sade Williams will be in a run off for La Marque City Council District B. Both received 56 votes. The runoff will be sometime in June. Compian, a sitting Councilman, only received 35% of the vote with 65% of all voters supporting someone else. The next election will be between two candidates, not four. This should concern Compian. If I was going to advise Compian I would tell him to put some distance between himself and Councilman Lowry. As I have said in the past Lowry and his wife are as popular as herpes at a hot tub party. Speaking of his wife…

La Marque has a runoff in June, but on May 2 voters ran off Sarah Lowry, the wife of Councilman Joseph Lowry. Lowry was a candidate for District D and was crushed by 53 points with 55 voters in District D voting for her. 55?!?!? Really? Getting runoff by 53 points is sad but getting 55 votes for someone with the baggage of her husband’s child like attitude is really sad!

But the good news is that Tonia Griffin returns to Council. Good luck to Compian and Williams in the runoff.


Has Bowen’s Billionaire Buddies Given Up on Controlling CCISD?

May 5, 2026

I think so.

Both incumbents Arturo Sanchez and Jamieson Mackay have retained their seats on the CCISD School Board. Arturo absolutely hammered his opponent, Gabriel Gutierrez who was recruited by former Trustee Scott Bowen. He lost 1122 to 209. That was an incredible ass whipping. Jamieson beat Ernest A. Hallman II by 458-190. This is the first election for many years where outside of the district money was not a factor.

In previous elections Scott Bowen raised money from a PAC called Defend Texas Liberty. They were funded by two billionaires out of Dallas until the leadership was caught with Nick Fuentes, a holocaust denier. They have since changed the PAC name to  Texans United for a Conservative Majority. This year there was no outside money and that was good. Maybe the partisan attack on our school board is finally over.

CCISD School Board is not a place for partisan politics or unlimited money from billionaires who are outside of the district. With Scott off the board and Sanchez and Mackay returning our board continues to be out of the news and moving forward on behalf of the students, teachers, parents, and tax payers.

And that is good!


Who is Albert Wittliff and Why You Might Want to Know

May 5, 2026

The video to the left tells it all.

Albert Wittliff is running for State Representative in the Bay Area, House District 129. I recently wrote “Bay Area’s Texas House District 129 and Why It’s Important to You” if you want to take a few minutes to read. I recently attended an event for Albert and took this 16 minute video of his introduction. The video could be better but Albert is spot on. I think you would agree that he has the experience to do the job, is very articulate, and has the ability to negotiate which is what Representatives do. He covers a number of topics that are important to the Bay Area.

Albert is running against former Trustee Scott Bowen. Our district has been represented by the Republican Party for over 30 years and Scott believes he is the apparent heir to this throne. Unfortunately Scott has a disturbing political past as documented here. He is one of the worst candidates to run for this office with little if any political skills. As a Trustee he brought political chaos to the School Board. He recruited candidates to challenge sitting board members and raised thousands of out of district money from extremist billionaires out of Dallas. Now his campaign is being funded by out of district PACs including Texans United for a Conservative Majority which is funded by Bowen’s Billionaire Buddies. Take a minute to read about Scott here.

The district deserves better. In over 30 years our elected officials have NEVER met with their constituents, with us. Albert will change that. With home insurance out the roof and the cost of living in the Bay Area skyrocketing we need competent leadership, no matter which party they are from.

The elections is in November. BTW I have donated and volunteered for Albert.


La Marque Councilman Caught on Camera. Again

May 1, 2026

It’s Joseph Lowry. Again in an expletive exchange with a citizen.

You can watch the videos of Lowry and his wife approaching Harvey Freebird, a 1st Amendment Auditor. Decide for yourself if this man and wife are worthy of being elected officials. Joseph is currently on city council. His wife is running for council. That election is May 2. She puts her two cents in the third video. This is not the first time he was recorded spewing profanity. Actually this isn’t even the second time. It is his third. From Galveston County Daily News:

Some on city council say Councilman Joseph Lowry failed to embody the spirit of his constituents Monday night when he was caught on camera hurling insults, obscene gestures and threatening to fight a man who was recording police at a crash scene.

He then attacked a reporter from the Houston Chronicle after being questioned about $43,000 in back taxes that he failed to pay. He eventually paid most of his taxes but he has been sued again for back taxes, case # 26-TX-0085.

“I don’t owe anybody any money,” councilman Joseph Lowry said to the Galveston County Daily News. “But good job. You’re a piece of s—. You’re a f—— maggot. And you’ll get what’s coming to you.”

And once again, he has been caught on video. These are posted to Facebook:

Part 1:

Part 2:

Part 3:


OMG. Damning Document on Brian Goetschius Running for Texas City Commissioner.

April 30, 2026
From Galveston Daily News

OMG is about right.

A very interesting document from an open records request to the Kemah Police Department has shed some revealing light on former Detective Brian Goetschius who is now running for Texas City Commission. This request concerned a grievance filed against the Kemah Police Chief Holland Jones by Officer Jeremy Blanchard back in 2022.

Within the document titled “Chief Jones Response to Officer Blanchard” provided by the Chief was a transcription of a conversation between Jones and the “world-renown” Detective Brian Goetschius concerning Jones property being taken by Goetschius, being caught on multiple videos, lying to Jones, and eventually leading to his resignation from the Kemah Police Force. This conversation was in Oct of 2021. The transcript can be found here starting on page 16 and running through page 30. It is pretty damning with Jones making a deal with Goetschius for an honorable discharge after he resigns. Goetschius was concerned about retaining his healthcare as many of us would be. I am assuming if he was fired he would have lost his healthcare and pension. He eventually resigned.

The 15 pages of the transcript is pretty bad. It is hard to read since Goetschius was caught, on video, taking property that did not belong to him. He also was given the opportunity to come clean and didn’t. It seems that Jones was very irritated about Goetschius lying to him. Again you can read the transcript here starting on page 15. Here are a few clips from that transcript.


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