Texas Boy in a DC World
Texas Boy in a DC World

Texas Boy in a DC World

The adventure of moving from Houston, Texas to Washington, DC, and all the shenanigans that take place!


Another Day Another Security Warning Notification

7 Mar 2026 1 minute read 2 comments Cje95

Given that the Government funding for the Department of Homeland Security has lapsed/been lapsed for a couple of weeks now it isnt surprising that cyber security is becoming an issue. Even though the House and Senate have their own coverage losing DH...

Work Enters Enhanced Security Posture

3 Mar 2026 1 minute read 1 comment Cje95

Given everything that has transpired this does make a ton of sense. Biggest question will be for how long we operate at this level.            Please know I am not a financial advisor and make sure you do your own research! If you enjoyed this artic...

Welp Today Was A Day On Capitol Hill

17 Feb 2026 2 minute read 2 comments Cje95

A few weeks ago the Sargent at Arms for the House sent out an email highlighting security efforts and changes that were being made to address prior "security incidents."  Now what those incidents were well I do not know and neither do any of the peop...

WTO Sides With China Against the U.S. on Clean Energy Tax Credits

3 Feb 2026 3 minute read 1 comment Cje95

I can't help but laugh at this development and how it has been swept under the rug for the most part by the main stream media. The only reason I can think of it not being bigger news is that well Republicans are in charge and so Democrats really do n...

The Continued Impacts of the Winter Storm Fern on D.C. Creation of Snowcrete

2 Feb 2026 4 minute read 2 comments Cje95

Update: There is now research/articles coming out that the stupid ice will not melt TILL MARCH! I hate it here.... Tomorrow, Wednesday, and Friday we are expected to get more snow/wintery mixes....      These photos are from Wednesday morning when I...

Sudden Death of Member Causes House of Reps Calculus to Dramatically Change

9 Jan 2026 1 minute read 1 comment Cje95

Earlier this week long time California Republican House Member Doug LaMalfa suddenly passed away at the age of just 65. His passing comes just one day after Georgia ex-Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene resigned and left office on January 5th. For Speaker J...

Key Take Aways From President Trump's and Co. Speech on Last Night Venezuela Action

3 Jan 2026 4 minute read 3 comments Cje95

Last night there was finally military action against Venezuela's Maduro. Within the last hour he and his wife have arrived in New York City where they will be sent to the same high security jail that El Chapo was kept during his trial. Below are key...

The Next 17 Day Sprint

3 Dec 2025 3 minute read 1 comment Cje95

There are only 17 days total, including weekends, for Congress to pass any sort of legislation. Of those 17 days the House is scheduled to be in session for just 12 before leaving until 2026. Prior to the government shutdown it was even less with 10...

Yes There Was A Fire In The Tunnel Between Rayburn and the Capitol Building

26 Nov 2025 2 minute read 1 comment Cje95

This is from last Thursday and I guess I just forgot to hit post and lost it in my tabs. Anyway I wanted to share since it was a pretty wild thing that was rapidly sensationalized and made to be a much bigger thing than it turned out to be.     Yeste...

With The Government Reopen Missing Paychecks Coming Tuesday!

14 Nov 2025 1 minute read 2 comments Cje95

WHOOP WHOOPPPPP with the deal passed signed and delivered the paychecks are on there way for House employees! It is going to be funny to see two months of pay hit in back to back weeks hahaha. Guess that comes with the territory of only being paid on...