JOHN COWEN, THE MAYOR WITH NO CLOTHES OR IF YOU WILL - THE MINI-TRUMP

Cowen can be named in the ADA lawsuit because insiders are assuring me, he is running the show and cares more about settling scores than running a clean government.  I just need one email from John Cowen saying he opposes doing the right thing, and he then becomes a coconspirator.  There are enough people in management at the city who dislike him, the evidence will be produced.

When elected officials use their perceived inherent power, while holding a position of limited power, disaster follows.  This is a common analytical tool when studying elected officials and their downfall.

I want to say the simpleton bloggers trying to make John Cowen a racial issue need to stop.  The problem with John Cowen has nothing to do with race, just a sense of superiority.

I have spoken with enough people to know the choice of Alan Guard as city manager sent a tidal wave of double takes.  People who really run the city are clueless as to how the city commission could choose him. 

When you talk to the people on the street a clear message is heard.  Yes, the people are worried about inflation and other such matters, but the one universal issue is the failed infrastructure in Brownsville.

It is incredulous to the people on the street who follow city hall matters that an engineer who knows the infrastructure issues intimately, and the impact the budget presents to the resolution of the infrastructure problem is passed over as the new city manager, for an outsider has no understanding of these issues and how to resolve them. 

Linda Macia's is toast in my part of town.  I have already seen the mailer of her sitting in a pothole in Pedro Cardenes district, while potholes remain unrepaired in her district.  John Cowen and John Villarreal will be too busy defending themselves to worry about Linda Macias

My neighbors are always asking me if I know when Lopez will open its roasted chicken counter.  I tell them I do not know and there are conflicting accounts of problems with the city.  It may seem stupid, but the idea of a 3-minute drive for a nice take-out dinner matters to people.

SCHEDULE

My goal today is to finish the latest mandamus to be filed with the Texas Supreme Court.  The issue is Judge Terrell refusing to rule on the Plea to the Jurisdiction.

Judge Terrell was warned that his order of assignment clearly gave him authority to hear all matters related to the recusal.  I handed him the order of assignment and he ignored it.  I warned him on the record that he had a duty to find he had jurisdiction in the case before proceeding.

"Not only may a reviewing court assess jurisdiction for the first time on appeal, but all courts bear the affirmative obligation “to ascertain that subject matter jurisdiction exists regardless of whether the parties have questioned it.” In re United Servs. Auto. Ass’n, 307 S.W.3d 299, 306 (Tex.2010) (quoting Univ. of Tex. Sw. Med. Ctr. at Dall. v. Loutzenhiser, 140 S.W.3d 351, 358 (Tex.2004)).

Judge Terrell is a retired senior judge.  He would have you believe he did not understand simple law.  No, his acts were willful.  The law is basic; no judge can proceed in any case until on their own they find they have jurisdiction in the case.  No motion is required. 

Assuming I get the mandamus filed by this evening, I will then ask the Commission on Judicial Conduct to suspend him as a visiting judge. We are not dealing with a ruling which can be debated, we are dealing with the most basic and fundamental duty of all judges: insure you have jurisdiction in the case before you proceed.

By Monday Jackson Walker will have my demand letter for the ADA violation.  It was willful on the part of Andrew Schafer.  He knew there could be no Zoom hearings, and he did it anyway.  The federal court of appeals has made known in Title II ADA violations, damages are available if the act was willful.

Further under Tennessee v. Lane judges can be held accountable along with court for accommodation violates.  Judge Woerner gave me the accommodation concerning my hearing impairment, but then Judge Terrell took it away with an ex parte communication with Andrew Schafer of Jackson Walker. 

Heather Scott who answers to John Cowen, Will Treviño and Alan Guard was warned to take her approval off of the Schafer draft order, and she refused.  The order was highly edited by Judge Terrell, but kept the finding he considered all argument, to include that of Andrew Schafer who appeared via Zoom in violation of the Judge Woerner ADA accommodation order. 

On Monday the entire city commission will get the demand letter under the ADA which is also going to the Texas Municipal League. John Cowen can no longer keep the entire city commission from voting on settlement. 

ONE-MILLION-DOLLAR DEMAND BEING MADE ON ALAN GUARD, CITY OF BROWNSVILLE AND JOHN COWEN FOR VIOLATION OF AN ADA ORDER

 At the last hearing I learned the city hid from me the Texas Municipal League had taken control of the defense in this case.  The decision to conceal this fact was made by Heather Scott, and city attorney Will Treviño.  As the two in charge, no one else can be blamed.  Their conduct is in clear violation of Texas law.

I am beyond bored teaching this quacks basic law.  They do not know it, because they do not practice law.  They use their law license to obstruct with impunity.

But bonding companies have a way of shutting down lawyers like Heather Scott and Will Treviño. 

They do not represent the Texas Municipal League Risk Pool.  The TML Risk Pool needs to know acting city manager Alan Guard willfully violated the ADA order which protects me from zoom hearings.

See Order:

AFTER THE HEARING ANDREW SCHAFER SUBMITTED AN ORDER MOSTLY REJECTED BY JUDGE TERRELL AS NOT REFLECTIVE OF HIS RULING

Healther Scott was asked to withdraw her approval of the order, as false.  She claims she was unopposed to the enforcement of the ADA Order, but still signed off on the draft order.  It says the court considered the "arguments of the parties."  This would be a violation of the ADA order, because Andrew Schafer appeared via Zoom, after seeking permission to appear via Zoom, ex parte.

I could not hear at least half of what Schafer said.  Healther Scott and Will Treviño knew this and nonetheless bound the city to an ex parte act, 

This is on Alan Guard.  He knew he was recommended as the new city manager because he was reliable to turn a blind eye to the corruption of the legal department.

Think about this, someone from a very small town, with no similarities to Brownsville is brought in as an assistant city manager and then promoted to city manager as the best candidate for the job.  Best if the job is as a puppet.

Doroteo Garci was hands down the most qualified.  As a city engineer, he knows intimately the infrastructure problems facing Brownsville and the demands on the budget.  Doroteo is under the supervision of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.  This means any engineering questions could be subject to oversight by the TDLR.  John Cowen and his league of lemmings could never toleration such a situation. 

JUDGE TERRELLS MOSTLY REJECTED ORDER SIGNED OFF ON BY HEATHER SCOTT

Healther Scott and Will Trevino knew Judge Terrell never ruled on the Plea to the Jurisdiction.  Everyone was informed of Judge Terrell's entry into the docket which clearly stated he did not rule on the Plea to the Jurisdiction.  If Heather Scott is not relying on a corrupt judge, she has no argument. Will Treviño is the city attorney because John Cowen can rely on his support even if it means ignoring the law.

Judge Terrell chose to consider the city pleadings filed during the hearing, with no notice to me. He chose to ignore the clear evidence the city's pleading was filed 30 minutes into the hearing, with no opportunity for me to address anything in the pleadings.  It is standard practice that if counsel files anything before the hearing they bring it to court and provide opposing counsel copies and notice of the filing.  Heather Scott knows better, but you cannot win when you follow the rules.

THE TEXAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE DEMAND

The city is going to have to explain why it is giving the City Manager job to Alan Guard, after violating the ADA order and exposing the city to more litigation.

The law is not on my side as to suing the Texas Municipal League over their practice of hiring unethical attorneys to protect their assets. But it is not foreclosed either.  So, I will make a separate demand on the TML for damages related to their policy of turning a blind eye to the counsel they retain knowing they use unethical tactics to win. 

THE LATEST MANDAMUS WILL BE FILED ON THURSDAY OR SOONER

It will be guided by three Texas Supreme Court cases, all won by me.  The law is so basic, it is not possible any judge can make an honest mistake. 

Until a Plea to the Jurisdiction is denied, the trial court has no jurisdiction to proceed.  Any judge who claims to not know such a simple rule, should not be allowed to act as a judge.  Judge Richard Terrell is unfit as a judge.  All of the defense counsel knew this, which is why they insisted Judge Terrell claim he denied the Plea to the Jurisdiction when in fact he did not.  

You will note at the end of the order, he removed the claim he denied to Plea to the Jurisdiction.  This is accurate, but his failure to rule on it means he had no jurisdiction to proceed with the Recusal hearing.

  “Courts always have jurisdiction to determine their own jurisdiction,” Harrell v. State, 286 S.W.3d 315, 317 (Tex. 2009) (quoting Hous. Mun. Employees Pension Sys. v. Ferrell, 248 S.W.3d 151, 158 (Tex. 2007)).

It is not disputed  “Subject matter jurisdiction is ‘essential to a court’s power to decide a case.’” City of Houston v. Rhule, 417 S.W.3d 440, 442 (Tex. 2013) (quoting Bland Indep. Sch. Dist. v. Blue, 34 S.W.3d 547, 553–54 (Tex. 2000)).  Judge Terrell clearly had no authority to move onto the Motion to Recuse until such time as he decided the Plea to the Jurisdiction.  There is one exception, a judge can authorize limited discovery if germane to the facts in the Plea to the Jurisdiction. 

 

THE GOLANIZATION OF LEBANON AND GAZA

UPDATE:  ON JUNE 22ND, ISRAEL ANNOUNCED IT WILL NOT WITHDRAW FROM SOUTHERN LEBANON

The world with the exception of Israel and the US consider the Golan Heights to be part of Syria.  In 1967 Israel took control during a 6-day war.  The world considers it a military occupied territory.

The Golan Heights allows Israel to look down on Syria, as a form of security. Given drone technology, I am not sure I see the need for Israel to control the Golan Heights. I guess an extra buffer zone never hurts.  I will note the residents of the Golan have benefitted from not being involved in Syria's bloody civil war.  

Israel will permanently occupy southern Lebanon and Gaza for security reasons, such as they occupy the Golan Heights.

THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ IS CLOSED BY IRAN OVER ISAEL'S REFUSAL TO ACCEPT THE PEACE DEAL BETWEEN THE US AND IRAN

Until Trump ends all military aid to Israel, there will be no chance for peace.  Iran cannot simply remain silent as their allies in Lebanon and Gaza remain under a policy of genocide.

This is called geopolitics.  I took several courses as an undergraduate and graduate student.  It is really coming to understand some basic concepts, and having played Risk as a kid.

My best course was by a Polish visiting professor.  He taught geopolitics.  At the time Poland was controlled by the Soviet Union.  Also, Poland had a long history of being a pawn in regional politics.  He understood geopolitics unlike as US American professor could ever understand.

 

IF A 12-YEAR-OLD WITHOUT PRODDING CAN EXPLAIN WHY WE HAVE INFLATION, ELECTED OFFICIALS BETTER BE MINDFUL OF WHAT THEIR PARENTS THINK

Last weekend three of my roommate's grandsons came to use the pool. When this happens, I will go to Walmart for a couple of packages of Ballpark Angus beef hotdogs, and a few other things.  Now I did have left over chili from the Spurs game.  It is perfect combination for the kids.

When I got back, I explained to them how much more expensive the Angus hotdogs are.  The 12-year-old says to me it is because of President Trump.  I did explain how the screw worm is impacting the price of anything with beef.

We know how this works.  The kids are shopping with mom, and mom tells them everything has gotten so expensive and then blames Trump.  The kids are told they cannot have what they want.

Are we building an entire generation of voters who will blame the Republicans for inflation?

 

WHY DOROTEO NEVER HAD A CHANCE FOR CITY MANAGER: THE BLOGGERS HAVE IT ALL WRONG

As an engineer Doroteo is highly regulated by the state of Texas.  If he were to continue the dirty work of John Cowen and the city commission, he could see his engineering license under attack.

John Cowen could never tolerate as a city manage under such scrutiny by the state.

The claim Doroteo was denied the position because of his in laws is just ridiculous.  In terms of qualification, he is as qualified as Alan Guard if not significantly more qualified.  The reason is not complex.  Doroteo as an engineer is subject to significant oversight by the state of Texas.

The problem with the bloggers is they cannot think outside their very small box of nonsense. 

On this issue Mr. Vendetta, his self-given modicum, calling John Cowen and other city commissioners Comrade shows a level of petty childlike mentality which should make anyone with a minimum education to move on from whatever he is saying.

If he wants to use the Comrade insult, maybe he can apply it to Mayor Mamdani in NYC who is the polar opposite of John Cowen.  And not that facts matter, more and more NYer's are embracing Mamdani as a real NYer.  Ed Koch was the last mayor so connected to the people.

A CALL FOR HELP

Is the city blocking the Lopez on Boca Chica from opening their chicken kitchen.  Like HEB's it will sell chicken.  It has been complete for months but has not opened.

Multiple sources have told me Lopez is in a spat with the city and cannot get the permits needed to open.

If this is true, we need to develop the story as yet another abuse by the code office.

 

ALAN GUARD AS CITY MANAGER, FIT IF YOU NEED A YES MAN

I am taking a break from working on my suit against the city.

First let's parse John Cowens meaningless words.

"He understands where the City is today, where we are headed, and what needs to be done. We must remain focused on responsible growth, excellent public service, and meeting the needs of our residents, and he understands those priorities firsthand.”

What needs to be done according to John Cowen is, the city should not enforce code violations leaving residents with no remedy when a contractor damages their home.

This according to John Cowen will promote excellent public service, while meeting the needs of the residents of Brownsville."

John Cowen wanted a weak city manager who will go along with his lies, disinformation and the settling of personal scores.

AFTER CONSULTATION WITH THE TEXAS ETHICS COMMISSION, I WILL FILE A FORMAL COMPLAINT AGAINST ALAN GUARD.

Consultation with the Texas Ethics Commission does not mean they are telling me anyone was done anything wrong.  It is merely to make sure how I go about the filing of the complaint, but with no reference as to the validity of my complaint. 

Understand according to counsel for Omar Ochoa, Alan Guard has the ability to settle my claim without consultation with the city commission.  Alan Guard has refused to authorize settlement because it would displease John Cowen.  Alan Guard sacrificed the reputation of the city and his own name to keep John Cowen happy so he could secure the position of city manager.

ALAN GUARD AND IN FACT JOHN COWEN ARE BEING NAMED IN AN ADA VIOLATION

In October 2025, Judge Woerner signed an order accommodating my hearing impairment by not allowing for Zoom hearings.  I cannot hear via Zoom. The order is not disputed.

On the 15th of June we had a hearing.  Andrew Schafer appeared for FTL Finance, accused of financial fraud by giving finance money to Texas Lone Star with whom I had no contract.  Texas Lone Star took the money and then abandoned the project before they were finished.  I am seeking criminal indictment of both for financial fraud, and wire fraud.

Andrew Schafer in an ex parte communication sought to appear via Zoom.  Judge Terrell granted the ex parte request.  He will now face the Commission on Judicial Conduct for hearing from FTL in an ex parte communication. I secured an ethics violation against a Hidalgo County judge for similar ex parte communications.

I learned of the ex parte order once we appeared in court.  I begged the court to stay the proceedings on jurisdiction issues so I could go back to the Texas Supreme Court.  I can say in less than a handful of cases has a trial judge refused to defer to the Texas Supreme Court. I personally thought Judge Terrell was very nice, but I understand his style.  He allows counsel to lie to him under the guise of allowing everyone to create a record, he will not actually consider. Being nice to the parties is a form of gaslighting.  I saw through it and tried to find a solution but could not. i knew it was hopeless when Judge Terrell chalked up Judge Woerner's wrongful orders setting hearing by submission by saying "sometimes judges just get things wrong."  Well nope.  When the ruling is clearly wrong, the US Supreme Court and Texas Court of Criminal Appeals both allow for recusal as a matter of law.

THE ADA ISSUE

I could not hear Andrew Schafer through his Zoom appearance. At least once, but maybe twice I heard him lie to the court.  It was a verifiable lie.  The Texas Supreme Court docket sheet speaks the truth.  Judge Terrell did not care he was being lied to his face.

Counsel for Texas Lone Star lied when he told Judge Terrell I filed a Motion to Recuse Judge McDonald.  It never happened and the record clearly shows Judge McDonald recused himself over my objection.  Judge Terrell just smiled and showed no concern again he was being lied to his face.

When a judge just smiles after being told he has been lied to his face, he is dangerous to the administration of justice.  He has an ethical duty to report both to the State Bar but will not.

CITY MANAGER ALAN GUARD REMAINS SILENT AFTER HEATHER SCOTT ASKS JUDGE TERRELL TO SIGN AN ORDER WHICH VIOLATES THE ADA ACCOMMODATION, WHICH INCORPORATES PLEADINGS FILED BY THE CITY WELL AFTER THE HEARING WAS COMMENCED, AND WHICH CLEARLY DOES NOT REFLECT THE DOCKET ENTRY MADE BY JUDGE TERRELL

On his first day on the job, we know full well why John Cowen wanted Alan Guard as the city manager.

If Guard thinks he is going to get away with violating my rights under an ADA Accommodation Order, he is dilutional.

Heather Scott for Omar Ochoa says she is Unopposed to enforcement of the ADA Accommodation.  She lies because she thinks I am stupid.

This is how Heather Scott works.  She cannot compete with me on the law, so she gets desperately unethical.

Imagine this: Heather Scott is holding a gun to the heads of the people yelling " I'm defending you; I am defending you."

Well it does not work that way: saying "I am defending you" does not overcome the fact you are in fact holding a gun to the heads of the people.

In this case while saying she is unopposed to enforcement of the ADA Order, she has signed off on a falsified order concerning the June 15th hearing, which violates the ADA Order.

This is exactly the kind of lawyer John Cowen loves.  Someone with zero regard for the law or the facts.

Can you image how he handles legal issues in his private business.

TEXAS LONE STAR AC OWNER JORGE RENDON WILL SUPPORT RUNNING ROUGHSHOD OVER DISABLED VETERAN'S RIGHTS AS PROTECTED BY COURT ORDER AND THE AMERICAN WITH DISABILITIES ACT, IT IF MEANS GETTING AWAY WITH ILLEGALLY ACCEPTING MONEY FROM FTL FINANCE AND LEAVING THE HOMEOWNER'S HOME WITH A FIRE HAZARD

His lawyers keep on saying they want to settle, but they lie at every turn, while their actions clearly show they are just trying to delay until they can get a corrupt ruling.

I am so done.  Jorge Rendon through his attorney is opposed to enforcement of the ADA Order signed by judge Woerner.  What kind of disreputable businessperson opposes enforcement of an ADA Order which protects a disabled veteran? Answer: Jorge Rendon.  He is angry and will destroy his own business.

He cannot endlessly ignore his lawyers disreputable conduct and then claim to be the victim. He should have fired them when they defaulted the lawsuit, and I had to give the bonding company extra time to file an answer.

He has had more than adequate time to hire a law firm not paid for by the bonding company.  He has not because he is being told they will take me down while the law be damned. 

His lawyer on June 15th, Auturo Lena, looked judge Terrell in the face and said I recused Judge McDonald.  There is not an ounce of truth to this.  It was a pathetic attempt to make me look bad.  Judge Terrell could not care even once the record clearly showed Lena lied to him.

 

EDDIE TREVINO AND ADELA GARZA LEARNED THIS THE HARDWAY, IS JOHN COWEN NEXT?