Staff Writer
BROWNSVILLE, Texas - When he was much younger and still in search of his political path, Eddie Lucio would go deer-hunting, bag a buck or two, get it dressed and packaged and head back here, where he would call up his friends in the press and gift them with a few pounds of the rough meat. It was taken and presumably enjoyed. Lucio, an affable man in his early-30s, would smile when doing it, see nothing questionable about the practice and go back to his job as Cameron County Commissioner.
In those days, Lucio would carry the political bucket for then-Co. Judge Ray Ramon, a politician perhaps too smart for the poor county, but a politician who would teach Lucio the ropes. Lucio learned well. This year, he goes into his 20th year of service in the Texas Senate, after four years as a state representative. Not too shabby for a poorboy from a poverty-stricken bordertown.
Only, it hasn't been the sort of confetti & pinata career one generally imagines for someone with so many years of service. The 64-year-old Lucio is openly damned and shamed in his hometown as a politician out for himself, this even as he has some accomplishments in bringing better education to the area. At the heart of the criticism is Lucio's seeming personal enrichment while in office, hefty incomes he does not explain yet account for ownership of some nice property and an extra-nice home. In sketchy bios, he is said to be the president of a marketing & advertising agency by the hardly-imaginative name of Rio Shelters, Inc.
And, of course, there is the much-publicized involvement in the so-called Bridge To Nowhere that many say cost the county some $21 million and allegedly further enriched Mr. Lucio. Investigations, however, were conducted, yet nothing stuck to any official or consultant regarding the violation of any law. The Bridge To Nowhere would have become yet another span connecting Brownsville to land across the Rio Grande in Mexico.
Lately, there have been more reports targeting Lucio, but, we ask: Why the angst?
The political climate in Brownsville - and South Texas - always has come with gusts of candidates and public servants somewhat uninterested in the whole as muc has they are in promoting & advancing themselves. Eddie Lucio is merely the latest politician to be stamped as a self-serving public servant. Everybody knows it, yet the scribbling sails out into the hit & humid environment of low-rent Journalism.
It would be something quite altogether different were Lucio the only elected official to ever fool the area's public, as his murder of critics like to note. He isn't, and he never has been that. Eddie Lucio has learned his craft, practiced winning politics and served in a manner of his choosing. Is it his fault that not everyone has been served? No. Is it his fault that he continues to remain in office? No. Is it his fault investigators never connect wrongdoing to him? No. Is it his fault that few, if any, challenge him on election day? No.
Eddie Lucio, to the utter dismay of those who hate him, is living the Great American Political Dream. If anyone is to blame for his standing in the world, it is the collective voter. A more worthwhile investigation into this man would be, not mere globs of pseudo-journalistic mud aimed his way, but a closer at look at why - and how - he wins election after election after election.
The Palace Cat is not to blame for his status in life. But he will take all the adulation and comforts lapped on him by his so-called Masters. Eddie Lucio will be The Palace Cat here until someone tells him he no longer has the job, and who can blame the guy for having the time of his life doing what he's done for decades?...
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18 comments:
John Gotti paid for the less fortunate to, and Kino Flores is going to trial soon in Austin. Sooner or later the axe falls on all crooked bastards.
Mr. Editor, I dedicate the song from Los Tigeres del Norte to the Robber Baron Eddie Lucio.
I read that post on top of your side bar, I want someone to tell me what exactly do they mean, by restoring honor, integrity and something else??
Alcatraz you and Eliot are good at decifering comments.
Can anyone of you, answer my question, or it it just a metaphor?? Does Tammy Rosales even knows what she is talking about?? That sounds more like a church sermon, brother Hagee style. Just a lot of BS.
And why, am I not surprise, Tammy is from "Harlingen." kkk country.
BROTHER JONES:...I fear that Tammy Rosales is among the many Hispanics lost in the Republican Party, a party that without question hates Hispanics. We don't know much about this poor soul Tammy Rosales, however...- Editor
Ranna O'Donnel can interview me anytime her heart so desires. But Patrick does she have to wear those full body outfits and the veil to??? I mean with the heat down here, wouldn't she fit better on a blue dress like the Russian spy.
By the way I am only Concern about her health and no other reason.
You do have a dress code at the Tribune??? And you will agree that it is hot down here in South Texas.
And we wouldn't her suffering a heat stroke, no, of course not.
A question, whatever, happen to Elaine Benitez, the acrobat, married to the unfaithful, Ron Mexico Sr.
Is she mourning or celebrating?? I mean this man was treading in areas no other man has gone before.
Ladies of the night in Amsterdam are plentiful, but with such a beauty, why look else where, just my opnion. I hope she is doing well of course.
ANON:...Elaine Benitez, Ron Mexico's wife up until his death last month, has begun to date Patrick Alcatraz after deciding to give up the life of a circus acrobat, although rumors fly that Alcatraz also has an eye for new reporter Rannah O'Donnell... - Juan Jones, Assistant Managing Editor, The Tribune
What is going on at the Tribune, Russion Roulette???
Alcatraz, shame on you, messing around with one of your former employees wife.
My eyes are on the welfare of Rannah O'Donnel of course and only her welfare, with all the humidity and heat, her health could be compromised.
And here I thought Elaine was still in shock over her husbands troubles.
BRO JONES:...Elaine Benitez is a grieving widow, but she knows something has ended with Ron's death. Your concern is appreciated... - Editor
On the side bar, that hispanic gal looks pretty darn nice, ofcourse she is native!!! That waist and those hips have me salivating. Brother Jones, no lectures please. Like you I am only admiring her looks. OOPpppsss, I forgot you are only conern with Ranna McDonnel is her health, dressed in that super heated burqua. Yea!!! I bet it is, you sound like one of those fly by night ministers, or for all I know You are nothing but a pimp. No offense. If I am wrong, I ask to be forgiven.
Anony, you forgot, that 38 inch chest, which is nothing to ignore, your site must be like your so call brother Jones, concern about Ranna's health, sure, sure, I have those stories before. Typical Valley men, always using a line. Lies, lies and more lies, worried about her health that is new one for me. And I have been around a long time.
Arf, Arf Guau, Guau, WOO, WOOOOOOO
!!! Holy Boiledv Frijoles - Meliton Brown's Photo from a Hot Mucho Buena Caliente Enchilada and that Persian Ga, Rhanna--- Wow Batos !! You got me all dripping out of excitiment... Orale punalones, Yeah Huercos,. We truly need some classy visual beauty in The Tribune. Chale Chucos , We Need also some international reporting from outside this Rancho Grande Valley- There's a whole world waitjng for us. Chale Neros, we ned guts to get out of this " Golden Cage " and eating,Buffets and greasy Tacos !!!
Chihauhua dog, calm down, that Chicanita opposite the Rhanna, is no spoiled beans. That body is something else, as is her tentalizing looks.
It is Brother Jones crap, in where he makes it sound like he is concern about Rhannas Welfare, he just want to look at her body. He suggeted a short dress like the one the Russian Spy was wearing. Brother Jones is a phony,period.
And he speaks about the heat int he Valley, Brother Jones, it is just as hot in Iran, duhhhh!!!
Pablo and Chihuahua dog, looks to me like brother Jones went into silent mode. Could it be his real name is : Coward of the County.
Or maybe he was exposed, trying to make a move on Rhanna, Pablo you're right it is hot in Iran. Hotter than the Valley to.
Mr. Editor; I have to hand it to the Tribune, you guys sure have an eye for knock outs. I mean the women are simply gorgeous.
Mr. Editor, I will not respond to silly accusations, about me having a thing for RHANNA. I will say it again, my only interest is her health. Nothing more nothing less.
Brother Jones will not engage anyone or will explain his motives for Rhannas concern.
As for the Blue dress the Russian spy is wearing was simply a suggestion. "UUHHH," "something I wish she would consider", with all the heat and humidity, that burqua would choke the poor soul.
.... and Not to mention, down There .. Yes, That Stinky - Blue _ Cheese and Parmesan - Shrimp - Scampy AROMA ... UMmmm!!!
> Enjoy
teodomire Uresti, you are a nasty man, that deserves to be horse whipped in the twon Plaza, in Harlingen we have good plaza. The Puritans would have put you on a yoke all day without water, quit corrupting people on this web-site.
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