Nattyflatt VFD acquires water rescue equipment

Local firechief is very happy to report that funds raised in last months armadillo eating contest were put to use in buying much needed water rescue equipment. Their newest firefighter was chosen to test out the new boat and reported no problems at all.

Local contractor buys new equipment

Local contractor buys new equipment and gets major contract to replace lamps at the local mall downtown Nattyflatt USA. Just another case of investing in the future jobs for the local area.

Cut the waste to fix our schools

The problem in Texas isn’t lack of money for education. The problem is that the education bureaucracy has become too expensive. The bureaucracy sucks up school funds before they ever make it to classrooms, and then it asks for more. There are nearly as many non-educators (read: bureaucrats) in the system as there are teachers. Moreover, Texas schools are unable to meet easy spending goals such as spending 65 percent of all education funds in classrooms. The education bureaucracy has become a black hole, consuming any and all funds that are thrown at it.

Legislators need to stand up to education bureaucrats and lobbyists. Their wasteful ways are the primary problem facing Texas schools and Texas taxpayers. Once this waste is eliminated, improved education and lower property tax rates will soon follow.

Just another thought on illegal immigration

My research indicates the following:
Over sixty-six (66) percent of the cocaine and methamphetamines are smuggled across the Mexican border. The impact that these drugs have on our children can be devastating and is especially costly in the poorest neighborhoods where drug related violence is not uncommon. As someone who has experienced loved ones and friends struggle with these drugs, it is personally embarrassing and frustrating that our government refuses to address this issue at the border. I just don’t understand the effectiveness of our government issuing "arrest warrants" for 50 Columbian drug lords (who are not only hard to locate, but easily replaceable).The drug issue is the main one that I am concerned about and the fact that the government has continued to ignore the quantities of drugs that come across the Mexican border makes me wonder if there is a different agenda (e.g., big business). In my neck of the woods, there are so many illegal drugs, and they are so readily available, that most parents have no clue that their children are frequent users of “speed” or other relatively inexpensive designer drugs.
Fortunately, our bodies are very resilient and can generally bounce back from minor drug abuse. However, drugs such as “speed” contain so many chemicals, and have track records of materially impacting brain activity, that the consequences of using such “cheap” designer drug alternatives can be devastating and last for one’s life. Moreover, children that are not supervised by a parent all day (which is probably most children these days) are uniquely susceptible to these cheap designer drugs; especially given the fact that their own decision-making abilities are still developing and are very susceptible to peer pressures or just idol curiosity. AGAIN, I DO NOT UNDERSTAND WHY OUR GOVERNMENT HAS NOT MADE A SIGNIFICANT EFFORT TO REDUCE THE IMPORTATION OF SUCH DRUGS AT THE MEXICAN BORDER. I KNOW IT WON’T TOTALLY REMOVE SUCH DRUGS, BUT IT WILL ELIMINATE A PORTION OF THEM WHILE DRIVING UP THE PRICES; AND THEREFORE, MAKING SUCH MUCH LESS ACCESSIBLE TO OUR CHILDREN.

Fire Department News

Nattyflatt VFD upgrades to a 2 HP fire truck.
This should have an effect on the surrounding insurance rates.

Typoglycemia

Believe it or not you can read it.

Typoglycemia:

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Nattyflatt USA home of LASS

LIPAN ASTRONOMY & SPACE SOCIETY

The Lipan Astronomy & Space Society (LASS) is a integral part of theNatty Flatt scene. LASS was established as a formal amateur astronomyclub in the fall of 2000 and has been gaining membership and recognitionever since. We became a part of the Night Sky Network, which is aorganization sponsored by NASA and the Astronomical Society of America,in March 2004. One of the primary goals of LASS is to engage any and everyone inLipan and the surrounding communities in the hobby of stargazing. Ourmembership has representatives from Granbury, Mineral Wells,Stephenville, Hamilton and of course, Lipan. There are no membershipdues and actually no requirements to become a members except yourinterest in star gazing. The LASS club house and observing site islocated at 1180 Addison Rd, Lipan. We maintain a official web page at www.lipan.net/~rradd Check outthis page for the monthly newsletter, scheduled observing dates andother information about the club.

New flash Local PD starts new patrol program

The local PD has started a new bicycle patrol help in the fight of the rampant litter problem that has plagued the area over the last few months.

Nattyflatt VFD

Nattyflatt VFD

gathers for their annual group photo

We are so blessed to have these

volunteers in our fine community

Nice home for rent

Nice cabin in the woods for rent.

You can find this and many more

nice rental properties in the greater

Nattyflatt area.

Catch and release

In 2003 The US Navy initiates it's new
"Terrorist Catch and Release Program"

My Dad who has been retired from the Navy for 32 years had nothing at all to do with this program. But I bet he wish he did.

Wise words

Movie review

Broke Back Mountian was banned from the local theater here in Nattyflatt. I did hear a nice quote at the local coffee shop.

" Real Cowboys don't poke sheep"

I guess that tells me more about the movie then I really wanted to know.

They were here

Seismic work has started here in Nattyflatt

Click on picture for a better view

One tuff cat