Update on Water Resouces for Southeast Oklahoma

A panel of Judges of the 10th circuit courts has dismissed the Tarrant Co. lawsuit seeking water from southeast Oklahoma. It stated that the Red River Compact did not give Texas the rights to Oklahoma water without the State of Oklahoma's approval. This involved the City of Hugo selling water to Texas.

Of course the lawsuit  filed by the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations case stating that the State of Oklahoma didn't have the right to remove water for those Nations waterways without their approval. The Nations state the the "Treaty of the Dancing Rabbit Creek" prior to and at the time of Statehood gave them rights over the waters.

McCurtain Co. Free-Fair

I have been out at the McCurtain Co. Free-Fair this week and going back today for the last day of the fair. I have met many old friends and citizens of the county. It is been a very interesting and new experience for me. I appreciate the many supportive remarks the last few days.

Second Amendment Rights

I oppose any attempt to infringe on the American citizens Second Amendment rights. We have the right to bear arms to protect our families and property. If honest, law abiding citizens are forced to give up our arms only criminals with be armed. We also have the right to protect our nation from a tyrannical government that would remove our rights to pursue life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

HIGHWAYS MCCURTAIN COUNTY

I am supportive of the 4 lane highway construction west of Idabel and will support more expansion east and west. I am also supportive of the study and plans being made of Highway 259 south of Idabel to straighten out the highway and remove the dangerous curves. I would be  supportive of 259 south being expanded to a four lane. Our county has missed opportunities for large busnesses and industry due to the lack of four laned highways in our area. Improved highways are essential to economic growth in our county.

CONSERVATIVE

I am a very conservative Democrat, NOT a progressive!!!!!