I am unfamiliar there was a case at all, not an SBISD resident. Do you mind explaining the details of the case and what this means going forward?
SBISD Board Race
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Happygilmore20 said:
I am unfamiliar there was a case at all, not an SBISD resident. Do you mind explaining the details of the case and what this means going forward?
IIRC, all SBISD board seats are "at-large" and the activists are claiming that being so disenfranchises folks from the poorer sections of the district.
I don't really see why it is a big deal. Judge said it could be a 5/2. Conservative, UMC candidates will still have control. There are amazing people on the north side. Lots of Ags. I see no reason to let this drag on. Ultimately, if we continue to fight it, it just gives the upper hand and attention to people who will likely go away and find somewhere else to make waves if we just move on. The north side is gentrifying and growing more conservative, so let's push for its continuing development and then - problem solved.
And NO to Earnest's overreach props.
And NO to Earnest's overreach props.
There's just not enough room and parking to be able to handle a varsity football game. At this point, it's mostly used for middle school and SBMSA. It's a cool little stadium and could definitely use a face lift, but $72M is insane. They could do a lot for just 10% of that.TarponChaser said:BSD said:
Isn't an upgrade for Reggie Grob stadium on the ballot? I live right next to there and I think I've only seen it used twice in the 15+ years I've been here. I doubt I'll be voting for that measure.
Perhaps that's why they want to upgrade it? So they can play varsity football games there as well as Tully.
Heck no. You never concede to crazy people.century2 said:
I don't really see why it is a big deal. Judge said it could be a 5/2. Conservative, UMC candidates will still have control. There are amazing people on the north side. Lots of Ags. I see no reason to let this drag on. Ultimately, if we continue to fight it, it just gives the upper hand and attention to people who will likely go away and find somewhere else to make waves if we just move on. The north side is gentrifying and growing more conservative, so let's push for its continuing development and then - problem solved.
And NO to Earnest's overreach props.
Mikeyshooter said:There's just not enough room and parking to be able to handle a varsity football game. At this point, it's mostly used for middle school and SBMSA. It's a cool little stadium and could definitely use a face lift, but $72M is insane. They could do a lot for just 10% of that.TarponChaser said:BSD said:
Isn't an upgrade for Reggie Grob stadium on the ballot? I live right next to there and I think I've only seen it used twice in the 15+ years I've been here. I doubt I'll be voting for that measure.
Perhaps that's why they want to upgrade it? So they can play varsity football games there as well as Tully.
Maybe if Spring Woods is playing?
Need lights, turf, bathrooms, concessions, small locker rooms, and scoreboard. You're right that $72MM is high but it would probably be half that.
Have you even evaluated the current candidates from the north side?century2 said:
I don't really see why it is a big deal. Judge said it could be a 5/2. Conservative, UMC candidates will still have control. There are amazing people on the north side. Lots of Ags. I see no reason to let this drag on. Ultimately, if we continue to fight it, it just gives the upper hand and attention to people who will likely go away and find somewhere else to make waves if we just move on. The north side is gentrifying and growing more conservative, so let's push for its continuing development and then - problem solved.
And NO to Earnest's overreach props.
Here is one:
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1FTQZtqhmE/
I'd invite you to brouse her Facebook profile. It's a dumpster fire.
No one wants this thing as a trustee on the SBISD board.
....so please go vote
But this is one of the really amazing people on the north side!
Seems odd that we have Bennett running for reelection, Gm of sbmsa and then a bond for all athletic facilities. Tell me what I'm misunderstanding here.
The facilities on the bond are rarely if ever used by SBMSA. Tully is used once per year typically for championship day event, maybe some use of HS track fields on a limited basis, zero use of HS baseball/softball facilities, zero swimming, etc. Gyms do come into play with SBMSA but there really is no other option there.
I think her conflict of interest is very minimal and she's good at stepping out if/when those come to the table.
I think her conflict of interest is very minimal and she's good at stepping out if/when those come to the table.
Thanks for the info on that. Helps me make a decision.
If you have not gone to the polls yet, today is Election Day.
You can vote at the middle school to which your residence is zoned from 7 AM to 7PM. If you live in SBISD, please vote for Caroline Bennett, Jennifer Hyland, and Walker Agnew.
#nobeanbagspacecadets (thanks to the earlier poster)
You can vote at the middle school to which your residence is zoned from 7 AM to 7PM. If you live in SBISD, please vote for Caroline Bennett, Jennifer Hyland, and Walker Agnew.
#nobeanbagspacecadets (thanks to the earlier poster)
Marvin_Zindler said:
If you have not gone to the polls yet, today is Election Day.
You can vote at the middle school to which your residence is zoned from 7 AM to 7PM. If you live in SBISD, please vote for Caroline Bennett, Jennifer Hyland, and Walker Agnew.
#nobeanbagspacecadets (thanks to the earlier poster)
Going in 10 minutes to do just that.
Edit: SBMS is having technical issues and they don't seem to be close to a solution. So if you vote there, you may want to wait an hour or two before heading over.
Unofficial results….
Trustee Position 5
Hyland - 5763
Alexander - 3137
Trustee Position 6
Walker - 5042
Lopez - 3279
Smelley - 674
Trustee Position 7
Bennett - 5065
Cabrera - 2278
Reyes - 1540
Prop A
For - 5143
Against - 4017
Prop B
For - 4620
Against - 4529
Prop C
For - 4744
Against - 4394
Prop D
For - 4129
Against - 5003
Trustee Position 5
Hyland - 5763
Alexander - 3137
Trustee Position 6
Walker - 5042
Lopez - 3279
Smelley - 674
Trustee Position 7
Bennett - 5065
Cabrera - 2278
Reyes - 1540
Prop A
For - 5143
Against - 4017
Prop B
For - 4620
Against - 4529
Prop C
For - 4744
Against - 4394
Prop D
For - 4129
Against - 5003
Yes! Beanbag lost! What district will she pop up in next?
Poor Grob stadium
Can't wait to line the pockets of some contractors with these ****ty props
Wait for the bond for more school improvements - timing…
https://texasscorecard.com/local/spring-branch-isd-wants-voters-to-ok-631-million-in-sports-facility-bonds/
"Actual school buildings are in disrepair, but Spring Branch ISD wants to RAISE local property taxes for sports facilities?!?!" Rolando Garcia, State Republican Executive Committeeman for Senate District 15 in Harris County, posted to X.
"The SBISD board is trying to pull a devious trick on votersthey know they'll need to ask for $1 BILLION (or more) to repair schools next year. They think they can trick voters into approving a $630 million for sports THIS YEAR before dropping the $1 BILLION bond on them NEXT YEAR," wrote Garcia.
https://texasscorecard.com/local/spring-branch-isd-wants-voters-to-ok-631-million-in-sports-facility-bonds/
"Actual school buildings are in disrepair, but Spring Branch ISD wants to RAISE local property taxes for sports facilities?!?!" Rolando Garcia, State Republican Executive Committeeman for Senate District 15 in Harris County, posted to X.
"The SBISD board is trying to pull a devious trick on votersthey know they'll need to ask for $1 BILLION (or more) to repair schools next year. They think they can trick voters into approving a $630 million for sports THIS YEAR before dropping the $1 BILLION bond on them NEXT YEAR," wrote Garcia.
Heard many northside residents voted for Prop A because they believed the "High Schools" label meant their high schools would be rebuilt. It was surprising that this was the one proposition they supported.
It was a sad day across the state for conservative boards and candidates. SBISD was a small bright spot again, but with the lawsuit ruling, this may not be for long.
By the way, this excerpt was one of the judge's conclusions in the lawsuit, and it's truly appalling. Does the judge not see John Perez as Hispanic enough? This kind of thinking by activist judges is exactly what's damaging our country.
124.The endorsement of Perez by Republicans and Kaczenski by Democrats, although relevant, is insufficient to establish by a preponderance of the evidence that partisan politics, not race, best explains the racial polarity evidenced in this election.
125. Perez's election does not negate the finding that Hispanic and Anglo voters in SBISD consistently prefer different candidates. Although Perez testified that he is of Hispanic heritage, his testimony concerning his education, his occupation, and his children's schools shows that he has more in common with SBISD's Anglo population than with the majority of SBISD's Hispanic population.
SBISD elections are about shared values and community priorities - not identity politics or superficial labels.
It was a sad day across the state for conservative boards and candidates. SBISD was a small bright spot again, but with the lawsuit ruling, this may not be for long.
By the way, this excerpt was one of the judge's conclusions in the lawsuit, and it's truly appalling. Does the judge not see John Perez as Hispanic enough? This kind of thinking by activist judges is exactly what's damaging our country.
124.The endorsement of Perez by Republicans and Kaczenski by Democrats, although relevant, is insufficient to establish by a preponderance of the evidence that partisan politics, not race, best explains the racial polarity evidenced in this election.
125. Perez's election does not negate the finding that Hispanic and Anglo voters in SBISD consistently prefer different candidates. Although Perez testified that he is of Hispanic heritage, his testimony concerning his education, his occupation, and his children's schools shows that he has more in common with SBISD's Anglo population than with the majority of SBISD's Hispanic population.
SBISD elections are about shared values and community priorities - not identity politics or superficial labels.
Reads like the judge thinks Perez is too educated and employed to be a "real Hispanic"
AggieMom24 said:
Heard many northside residents voted for Prop A because they believed the "High Schools" label meant their high schools would be rebuilt. It was surprising that this was the one proposition they supported.
It was a sad day across the state for conservative boards and candidates. SBISD was a small bright spot again, but with the lawsuit ruling, this may not be for long.
By the way, this excerpt was one of the judge's conclusions in the lawsuit, and it's truly appalling. Does the judge not see John Perez as Hispanic enough? This kind of thinking by activist judges is exactly what's damaging our country.
124.The endorsement of Perez by Republicans and Kaczenski by Democrats, although relevant, is insufficient to establish by a preponderance of the evidence that partisan politics, not race, best explains the racial polarity evidenced in this election.
125. Perez's election does not negate the finding that Hispanic and Anglo voters in SBISD consistently prefer different candidates. Although Perez testified that he is of Hispanic heritage, his testimony concerning his education, his occupation, and his children's schools shows that he has more in common with SBISD's Anglo population than with the majority of SBISD's Hispanic population.
SBISD elections are about shared values and community priorities - not identity politics or superficial labels.
Pretty sure John has posted here before. I bet he'd be really surprised to learn he's not Hispanic (enough).
That is one of the most high-browed racist statements I've ever seen. I honestly can't believe this made it into the written opinion.
Bring on the 5th Circuit.....or the Supreme Court at this point.
Congrats to Walker Agnew. Well deserved and will be a great board member!
Thanks for starting this thread Walkers dad. You must be so proud!!
If I responded to you how I wanted to, I'm sure I'd catch a ban.Alan Stanwyck said:
Thanks for starting this thread Walkers dad. You must be so proud!!
Walker's kids and my kids go to school together. I'm not his dad.
Go find another corner of the internet where you can sniff your own farts.
The Board voted unanimously last night, 7-0, to appeal the lawsuit.
I encourage everyone to listen to John Perez's remarks at the 44-minute mark of last night's meeting, in light of we talked about here about the Judge's appalling remarks:
https://springbranchisdtx.new.swagit.com/videos/341679
I also encourage you to take a moment to thank him for his outstanding service over the past three years on the SBISD Board. John Perez has consistently demonstrated integrity, courage, and conviction - voting his conscience even when it was difficult. The treatment he endured from some corners has been appalling, yet he remained a steadfast and principled leader. His departure is a real loss to our community, and I know I am grateful for the example he set.
You can reach him at: john.perez@springbranchisd.com
I encourage everyone to listen to John Perez's remarks at the 44-minute mark of last night's meeting, in light of we talked about here about the Judge's appalling remarks:
https://springbranchisdtx.new.swagit.com/videos/341679
I also encourage you to take a moment to thank him for his outstanding service over the past three years on the SBISD Board. John Perez has consistently demonstrated integrity, courage, and conviction - voting his conscience even when it was difficult. The treatment he endured from some corners has been appalling, yet he remained a steadfast and principled leader. His departure is a real loss to our community, and I know I am grateful for the example he set.
You can reach him at: john.perez@springbranchisd.com
Wow. That was fantastic.AggieMom24 said:
The Board voted unanimously last night, 7-0, to appeal the lawsuit.
I encourage everyone to listen to John Perez's remarks at the 44-minute mark of last night's meeting, in light of we talked about here about the Judge's appalling remarks:
https://springbranchisdtx.new.swagit.com/videos/341679
I also encourage you to take a moment to thank him for his outstanding service over the past three years on the SBISD Board. John Perez has consistently demonstrated integrity, courage, and conviction - voting his conscience even when it was difficult. The treatment he endured from some corners has been appalling, yet he remained a steadfast and principled leader. His departure is a real loss to our community, and I know I am grateful for the example he set.
You can reach him at: john.perez@springbranchisd.com
These people have learned no lessons.
And some of the comments in this nut-job video could be considered defamation:
https://www.youtube.com/live/OzFPn8RUayQ
And some of the comments in this nut-job video could be considered defamation:
https://www.youtube.com/live/OzFPn8RUayQ
Nm
Single digit voter turnout, and people are lawyering up over how the districts are drawn...or not. Elections are held to deliberately discourage turn-out, and with the internet so completely destroyed by AI and sponsored search results, it's like a needle in a haystack just finding candidate positions.
94chem,
That, sir, was the greatest post in the history of TexAgs. I salute you. -- Dough
That, sir, was the greatest post in the history of TexAgs. I salute you. -- Dough
Marvin_Zindler said:
Well....this isn't good:🚨🚨Earlier today, in the matter of Elizondo vs. SBISD, the US District Court ruled in favor of the Plaintiff, Virginia Elizondo. The Court’s ruling finds SBISD in violation of the Voting Rights Act, but seems to absolve the district of any malice in the case. The court has…
— SaveSBISD (@SaveSBISD) April 28, 2025
This twitter page is still active but I got the below email from Matt Cone this morning:
Quote:
Dear Friends,
A little over a year ago, I made the decision to run for the Spring Branch Independent School District Board of Trustees, Position 3. I stepped forward because I had witnessed firsthand the troubling decline in our schools and the deep-seated corruption involving board trustees, the superintendent, and certain members of our community. I couldn't stand byI knew I had to fight for transparency, integrity, and a brighter future for our children.
Throughout my campaign, I faced relentless slander from cowards hiding behind an anonymous website, SaveSBISD.org, and others in the community who actively rooted for my failure. They attacked me not out of principle, but because they feared the strength, honor, and unwavering commitment to justice that I would bring to the board. Their tactics were designed to intimidate and divide, but they underestimated the power of truth.
Today, I am proud to announce that their efforts have utterly failed. The individuals behind SaveSBISD have been exposed, their website has been taken down by authorities, and multiple government agenciesincluding the Texas Ethics Commission, ICANN, the Department of Justice, and the Texas Attorney Generalare conducting ongoing investigations into their illegal activities. This is a victory not just for me, but for every honest voice in our community standing against corruption.
I've always believed in doing the right thing, no matter the cost or the lies thrown my way. That will never change. To those who lied, stole, and cheated for your own selfish interests: You failed. Accountability has arrived, and it's just the beginning.
Thank you to my incredible network of friends and supporters who've stood by me through it all. Together, we're building a stronger, more ethical SBISDone where corruption has no place.
With gratitude and resolve,
Matthew Cone
August 7, 2025
Well... so who was behind SaveSBISD?
My guess is that the 5th circuit will stay the trial court's order pending the appeal. Otherwise you will have a giant mess come next spring when only trustee positions 1 and 2 (currently held by Anderson and Mahan) are supposed to come up for vote.
What an amazing video, I'm pretty sure the walls shake in her house whenever she walks around...
RustyBV said:
What an amazing video, I'm pretty sure the walls shake in her house whenever she walks around...
It's like an unhinged version of Mrs. Potato Head.
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