Introducing the Honorable Angela Tucker

  Mark Friday June 29, 2012 as the day Angela Tucker was sworn in to the 199th District Court to become the first African/American to be elected to a county wide position. Congratulations are in order.


  Despite a long and challenging campaign, her perseverance and the support of those she lovingly calls Team Tucker prevailed.
  With a full house that included a large contingent of family, friends, supporters, and black robes, the Honorable Angela Tucker showed her trademark wit and loving nature as she captivated the full house.
  If you were one of the 19,508 who voted for Angela Tucker, you too were a part of history!

  Following the welcome by Judges Jill Willis and the John Roach Jr a joyfully tearful introduction to the newly elected judge was provided by Judge Cynthia Wheless. The sage words of the Honorable Carolyn Wright were followed by the historic swearing in.

  The following is a story I wrote over two years ago. Angela's family story is one you should be proud to share and I am proud to have written.

History in the Making

By J.B. Blocker

In the nearly 170 year history of Collin County, Texas, there has never been

A Mothers Love, Geraldine 'Tincy' Millers Story

One woman’s quest to give every child a chance to learn. 

Geraldine “Tincy” Miller defines tenacity.  As chair of the State Board of Education, a leader in Highland Park and an active supporter of the arts, she never quits, always giving her best.  Before all else, however, Tincy Miller is a mother.  A mother whose quest to find answers for her son, has driven her to provide every child in Texas with a chance to learn.

Tincy’s journey began when her son, Vance Jr., started having problems in the classroom, and at home.  Leaving no stone unturned, she spent years searching for solutions.  What Tincy didn’t know, however, was that her son’s rebellion masked an inner struggle to learn.

After enrolling in a dyslexia program at Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, Tincy began working alongside doctors, teaching children to read, write and spell phonetically.  When Tincy shared her son’s experiences, her colleagues identified the invisible disability plaguing her son as dysgraphia, a form of dyslexia.

“Here I was working with dyslexic kids, and my own son was suffering with it without my knowledge,” she said.  “I just couldn’t see the forest for the trees.”

The diagnosis brought freedom that stirred both mother and son to pursue higher education.  Vance Jr., went on to Southern Methodist University, eventually working with his father at Miller Companies, Inc. Tincy, however, followed her newly found passion for dyslexia to Texas A&M University-Commerce.

“I saw the lack of sympathy for students with dyslexia, and I wanted to learn ways to keep these students from falling thought the cracks,” she said.

As the working mother of four children,

Allen Wranglers Last Home Game 7pm Saturday June 16th

Allen Wranglers Football for First Timers

by J.B. Blocker 

Wranglers Team Chiropractor Dr. Lee Ligon turns friends into family.

The 16^th of June is Faith and Family Night at the Allen Event Center. Great prices, exciting close up action, and more fun after the game!

One last chance for Collin County families to give a special collection of management and athletes a great show of community support for the final home game of the season.

Taking the first step

  I’ve been invited to arena football games on several occasions.  My old friend from the Cowboys days, Coach Joe Avezzano couldn’t get me to attend a game even when he was coaching the Desperados. It wasn’t that I was afraid of him breaking out in song. He always sang for his own entertainment and he is now singing with a heavenly choir for a much more forgiving audience.

  My impression was that arena football was going to be a poor excuse for scaled down semi-pro football. I love football and am a homer who always backs his local teams in any sport no matter what their record, but would there be room for arena football in my heart?

  I almost went to a game against Phoenix because I’m a friend of their coach Danny White who honorably filled the shoes of the great Roger Staubach while we waited for Troy’s arrival.  Danny was a winner and a Cowboy to boot. I was going to go out of respect but I never made it!

  Finally, I was invited by someone I couldn’t refuse. After working with Jim Tolbert on the Olympic Trials, the Breeders Cup, and the Sidekicks, I figured that if Jim was working with an arena football team, I should at least give the sport a good look. I got to know the Indoor Soccer League because of Jim. The experience was not what I expected, and I was soon reporting for the Dallas Sidekicks and became a fan of the sport. The Sidekicks games were filled with entertainment from start to finish and I am proud to report that they will make their new home the Allen Event Center starting this fall.

Love the Intimacy!

  As I think back to my days of team and event reporting, I learned two important things about myself. First of all, I would rather attend an event in a more intimate setting than in all the mega stadiums and arenas. I would rather watch those events from my couch or with a few good friends.

  I can go to pretty much any big local event with my press card, camera, and pen just by making a well placed phone call. I have done this many times for many years! I just don’t enjoy it anymore.

  And it’s not just because I passed the 50 yard line of life where loud noises, long lines, and pushy crowds annoy me, although they do. It’s probably more because I really enjoy the intimacy of smaller venues where there are no bad seats and there are more families present. I love to see families enjoying themselves instead of huddling together for protection.

  Secondly,

Chef Charles Miller of Ruths Chris Steak House Grill Masters series at William Sonoma

  There was a house full of foodies surrounding the central demonstration station at Plano's William-Sonoma. I walked over to one of the attentive observers Tom Alleman who's wife Susan happens to be the Assistant Senior Manager of the culinary haven located on the SE corner of Preston Road and Park.
 "Are there always this many people here on a Sunday afternoon?, I asked Tom
  "There are when Chef Charles is giving a clinic." replies Tom.
  Culinary Activities are a regular occurrence and the Plano store brings in popular Chef's from all over the DFW area to share their expertise with a faithful following. The June calender is chocked full of near daily activities. 
  This time, the clinic was a grilling extravaganza of steaks and seafood. A captivated crowd asked questions and sampled every thing from rib eyes and sirloins to shrimp, scallops, and tuna.
  Of course Chef Charles was using helpful cooking accessories, seasonings, and equipment for sale at the store. The cash register was ringing throughout the sampling and the guest were anxiously waiting their turn to personally address the chef of Ruths Chris Steak House on the North Dallas Tollway.

  Ruths Chris is among the final 8 contenders for Dallas favorite steak house. You can vote for you favorite on the Dallas Morning News website.
  Assisting Chef Miller was author and Chef Instructor/Private event chef Jenny Scott who can be seen at www.kitchenessentialswith jenny.com.
  Next week, the Grill Masters series will feature 'Grilled Side Dishes'. 

- J.B. Blocker is a media consultant based in Collin County in North Texas. Advertise with J.B. by calling 469-334-9962. Email: jbnorthtexas@gmail.com

Attorney/ Assoc. Judge Terri Green

Who Knows Terri Green?

  Apparently, quite a few know her well! She has been involved in her schools, communities, and interest groups her entire life. But how involved she has been is the true measure of the value of that list.

  With all the candidates presenting their list of activities and experiences, measuring the depth of commitment and participation is the only fair ruler. How many clubs you can join and when you join them means nothing. It is what you do after you make a commitment that means everything!

As the good book reads “What good is it, my brothers, if a man claims to have faith but has no deeds?” James 2:14

 

  Terri Green has far out stripped the other candidates for this judicial seat in legal exposure and experience. She is the only candidate licensed to practice before All Courts in the State of Texas, the 5^th Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court!

  The legal field has been ingrained in Terri since she was a young girl.  The daughter of a legal secretary of twenty two years, Terri earned her way through high school, college, and law school while working for attorneys who also eventually became State District Judges. One of her former office mates is a current Texas Supreme Court Justice.  She has been guided through her legal career by highly reputable and principled mentors.

Mosser brings experience to District Court

Jim Mosser for 401^st District Court Judge

By J.B. BLOCKER

  He is a Constitutional Conservative and the only candidate in any of the Collin County District Court races that has appeared in all of the Federal Courts in Texas, and the 5th, 6th, and 9th Federal Circuit courts.

   He is the only one in this race that has appeared in the Dallas Court of Appeals and the Texas Supreme Court.

   “I have reported opinions and/or orders from each of these courts. I am also the only candidate that has represented a defendant in the Federal Criminal process and obtained a no jail time probated sentence."

   “I am the only candidate in this race that has represented clients in complex civil litigation related to constitutional questions and multi-million dollar disputes, spanning multiple jurisdictional boundaries in state and federal courts, family law matters in state courts, and criminal matters in state and federal court. I have also represented clients in probate matters and successfully maintained a will contest in federal court.”

   Because this is a court of general jurisdiction you should be concerned with the depth of professional experience of your judge .

  “After graduating from the University of Texas I was commissioned as a Naval Aviator. I flew light attack helicopters as a member of the famed Seawolf Squadron supporting  Navy SEAL Op's at Viet Nam. My next 20 years were spent in the business world before attending law school in my 40’s. Because of my life experiences along with over 18 years as an attorney practicing in Plano,  I am the only candidate with In-Depth active knowledge of the business community. I have extensive experience with the real estate industry, the financial services industry (including underwriting and analysis of debt and equity securities), sales, operations, portfolio management, compliance, and due diligence.”

  “Effective self motivation and goal management is the result of my extensive operational experience. This includes management and sales, securities, real estate management, transactional negotiations, and related legal, management, and investor experience.

   “Since I completed 6 years of military active duty service as a Naval Aviator, I have not relied on a government paycheck. Likewise, I will not accept any financial support for my campaign from attorneys or law enforcement unions. Unlike many who seek to become judge for financial security, I will actually incur a significant reduction of income by becoming a judge! I began adulthood in service to my country and look forward to once again serve my community and profession by bringing my experience to the bench."

 NO ONE ELSE IN ANY JUDICIAL RACE IN COLLIN COUNTY HAS THIS BREADTH AND DEPTH OF EXPERIENCE!

- J.B. Blocker is a media consultant based in Collin County in North Texas. Advertise with J.B. by calling 469-334-9962. Email: jbnorthtexas@gmail.com or jbblocker@hotmail.com.

James Mosser takes on an Incumbent

Mosser for Judge

                         Jim Mosser for 401^st District Court Judge

  He is a Constitutional Conservative and the only candidate in any of the Collin County District Court races that has appeared in all of the Federal Courts in Texas, and the 5th, 6th, and 9th Federal Circuit courts.

   He is the only one in this race that has appeared in the Dallas Court of Appeals and the Texas Supreme Court.

   “I have reported opinions and/or orders from each of these courts. I am also the only candidate that has represented a defendant in the Federal Criminal process and obtained a no jail time probated sentence."

   “I am the only candidate in this race that has represented clients in complex civil litigation related to constitutional questions and multi-million dollar disputes, spanning multiple jurisdictional boundaries in state and federal courts, family law matters in state courts, and criminal matters in state and federal court. I have also represented clients in probate matters and successfully maintained a will contest in federal court.”

   Because this is a court of general jurisdiction you should be concerned with the depth of professional experience of your judge .

  “After graduating from the University of Texas I was commissioned as a Naval Aviator. I flew light attack helicopters as a member of the famed Seawolf Squadron supporting  Navy SEAL Op's at Viet Nam. My next 20 years were spent in the business world before attending law school in my 40’s. Because of my life experiences along with over 18 years as an attorney practicing in Plano,  I am the only candidate with In-Depth active knowledge of the business community. I have extensive experience with the real estate industry, the financial services industry (including underwriting and analysis of debt and equity securities), sales, operations, portfolio management, compliance, and due diligence.”

  “Effective self motivation and goal management is the result of my extensive operational experience. This includes management and sales, securities, real estate management, transactional negotiations, and related legal, management, and investor experience.

   “Since I completed 6 years of military active duty service as a Naval Aviator, I have not relied on a government paycheck. Likewise, I will not accept any financial support for my campaign from attorneys or law enforcement unions. Unlike many who seek to become judge for financial security, I will actually incur a significant reduction of income by becoming a judge! I began adulthood in service to my country and look forward to once again serve my community and profession by bringing my experience to the bench."

 NO ONE ELSE IN ANY JUDICIAL RACE IN COLLIN COUNTY HAS THIS BREADTH AND DEPTH OF EXPERIENCE!

- J.B. Blocker is a media consultant based in Collin County in North Texas. Advertise with J.B. by calling 469-334-9962. Email: jbnorthtexas@gmail.com