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A&M Bidder & Broker
08/25/2010 - 14:07

Two of Port Bidders for NSI are Partners with A&M
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When Ken Berry questioned Dennis Beal at a Port meeting last spring, Bell assured Berry that A&M was no longer interested in being a bidder for Naval Station Ingleside (NSI) but might be a lessee. Yet that option was back in the contract with A&M, who then ended up being a partner in two of the three deals they are currently presenting the Port. Not only are the two offers based on partnerships with A&M, they generate millions in fees and commissions over time for A&M, are both shy on financial commitment, bring few jobs or tax dollars, but insure A&M control for years to come.

What is the A&M Plan?
08/11/2010 - 09:59

The difference between APEX and the other two proposals, Service Marine LLC and Corpus Development, is quite simple, who manages the development of the property? In both the Service Marine and the Corpus Development plan, A&M stays the developer, and both state their plan is to “see that the vision introduced by Texas A&M is followed” and “to move forward with the existing vision outlined by the POCCA and TAMUS, Beal describes it as “a premier Technology/Energy Epicenter for the State of Texas.”

Leon Heron’s strange fascination with Nathan Bedford Forrest’s horse.
08/07/2010 - 20:24

NSI Bidder Leon Heron owns what is described as a mixed use facility and spa just north of Thompson Station, Tennessee called Roderick’s Place. The facility which includes a restored antebellum mansion built in 1801, and is described on it’s website as, “relaxed rural elegance of the ‘Old South.’ The mixed-use enclave will include a world-class wellness center, charming 60-room country inn, 134 distinctive residences clustered in friendly neighborhoods, quaint Village Center accented by a covered bridge and a stately plantation-style building for hosting a variety of events.” So what or who is Roderick?

Questions about latest NSI Player
07/28/2010 - 17:09

In the latest twist to the Naval Station Ingleside (NSI) story another last minute company surfaced just as the previous mystery bidder fell to the wayside. Since taking on the development of NSI in April of 2009 Texas A&M University System and its Development Director Dennis Beal seem to have struck out. In an suspiciously emerging pattern, every time their development skills are questioned, a last minute cash suitor shows up only to quickly fade.

District Attorney Claims Kostelnik Investigation still ongoing.
07/28/2010 - 17:36

We the People News submitted a request for public information to the Nueces County District Attorney Anna Jimenez asking for copies of materials submitted originally to Carlos Valdez by Attorney Tony Canales regarding Robert Kostelnik's appointment to the Port Commission. Questions of whether Kostelnik was legally appointed because of his residence status were explored by Canales in depositions, affidavits signed by Kostelnik and financial records.

Port Commission

A&M Bidder & Broker
08/25/2010 - 14:07

Two of Port Bidders for NSI are Partners with A&M
CLICK ON TITLE TO READ WHOLE ARTICLE

When Ken Berry questioned Dennis Beal at a Port meeting last spring, Bell assured Berry that A&M was no longer interested in being a bidder for Naval Station Ingleside (NSI) but might be a lessee. Yet that option was back in the contract with A&M, who then ended up being a partner in two of the three deals they are currently presenting the Port. Not only are the two offers based on partnerships with A&M, they generate millions in fees and commissions over time for A&M, are both shy on financial commitment, bring few jobs or tax dollars, but insure A&M control for years to come.

What is the A&M Plan?
08/11/2010 - 09:59

The difference between APEX and the other two proposals, Service Marine LLC and Corpus Development, is quite simple, who manages the development of the property? In both the Service Marine and the Corpus Development plan, A&M stays the developer, and both state their plan is to “see that the vision introduced by Texas A&M is followed” and “to move forward with the existing vision outlined by the POCCA and TAMUS, Beal describes it as “a premier Technology/Energy Epicenter for the State of Texas.”

Leon Heron’s strange fascination with Nathan Bedford Forrest’s horse.
08/07/2010 - 20:24

NSI Bidder Leon Heron owns what is described as a mixed use facility and spa just north of Thompson Station, Tennessee called Roderick’s Place. The facility which includes a restored antebellum mansion built in 1801, and is described on it’s website as, “relaxed rural elegance of the ‘Old South.’ The mixed-use enclave will include a world-class wellness center, charming 60-room country inn, 134 distinctive residences clustered in friendly neighborhoods, quaint Village Center accented by a covered bridge and a stately plantation-style building for hosting a variety of events.” So what or who is Roderick?

Questions about latest NSI Player
07/28/2010 - 17:09

In the latest twist to the Naval Station Ingleside (NSI) story another last minute company surfaced just as the previous mystery bidder fell to the wayside. Since taking on the development of NSI in April of 2009 Texas A&M University System and its Development Director Dennis Beal seem to have struck out. In an suspiciously emerging pattern, every time their development skills are questioned, a last minute cash suitor shows up only to quickly fade.

District Attorney Claims Kostelnik Investigation still ongoing.
07/28/2010 - 17:36

We the People News submitted a request for public information to the Nueces County District Attorney Anna Jimenez asking for copies of materials submitted originally to Carlos Valdez by Attorney Tony Canales regarding Robert Kostelnik's appointment to the Port Commission. Questions of whether Kostelnik was legally appointed because of his residence status were explored by Canales in depositions, affidavits signed by Kostelnik and financial records.

City

Escobar Out, Council Squabbles, Taxes rise
08/31/2010 - 19:46

Mayor Joe Adame made a revealing statement during one of many contentious moments, this one over the seemingly innocuous appointment of a youth to the the 78415 committee. Frustrated by Council disagreement, he said, "Lets move on and when we come out of executive session we'll have this all ironed out." One council member wondered out loud if the Mayor understood what he just said, implying that the Mayor was saying they should illegally work it out behind closed doors, instead of as required in open session.

Mayor Votes on purchase of half million dollar property to City listed by Adame & Assoc.
08/31/2010 - 19:47

Mayor Joe Adame voted on two issues related to the sale of a warehouse for the police and fire department valued at $590,000 to the City on Tuesday. The property which will be used to house fire and police equipment is listed by Adame & Associates on their website as being handled by William Douglas an agent at Joe Adame & Associates. The two items were item 10 a zoning change necessary to install an above ground fuel tank and the second, item 15 which was for the City to purchase the property. Adame voted in favor of both items.

American Bank Center Taskforce that doesn’t exist issues report.
07/15/2010 - 21:27

At Tuesday’s City Council meeting Joe Esch representing developers Wallace & Begali and Innovative Leisure Horizons LLC, gave a report from the non-existent ABCenter Taskforce.

Politics Gone Awry
11/16/2009 - 11:30

Leal Stumbles, Grow Corpus Shrivels

Priscilla Leal, District 3 Councilperson decided to get tough on staff today and in the process may have inadvertently demonstrated her own ignorance.

City Fails to Notify Residents of Toxic Waste
09/05/2009 - 06:45

Suzie Canales Executive Director of Citizens for Environmental Justice revealed today that Mayor Adame was said to have known about toxic chemicals found in ground samples on a site for a planned public housing project since shortly after he took office but has failed to take any action or even make public the information.