College Station/Bryan Planned Parenthood Director Resigns
Here’s the story from KBTX:
Planned Parenthood has been a part of Abby Johnson’s life for the past eight years; that is until last month, when Abby resigned. Johnson said she realized she wanted to leave, after watching an ultrasound of an abortion procedure.
“I just thought I can’t do this anymore, and it was just like a flash that hit me and I thought that’s it,” said Johnson.
She handed in her resignation October 6. Johnson worked as the Bryan Planned Parenthood Director for two years.
According to Johnson, the non-profit was struggling under the weight of a tough economy, and changing it’s business model from one that pushed prevention, to one that focused on abortion.
“It seemed like maybe that’s not what a lot of people were believing any more because that’s not where the money was. The money wasn’t in family planning, the money wasn’t in prevention, the money was in abortion and so I had a problem with that,” said Johnson.
Johnson said she was told to bring in more women who wanted abortions, something the Episcopalian church goer recently became convicted about.
“I feel so pure in heart (since leaving). I don’t have this guilt, I don’t have this burden on me anymore that’s how I know this conversion was a spiritual conversion.”
Johnson now supports the Coalition For Life, the pro-life group with a building down the street from Planned Parenthood. Coalition volunteers can regularly be seen praying on the sidewalk in front of Planned Parenthood. Johnson has been meeting with the coalition’s executive director, Shawn Carney, and has prayed with volunteers outside Planned Parenthood.
On Friday both Johnson and the Coalition For Life were issued temporary restraining orders filed by Planned Parenthood.
Rochelle Tafolla, a Planned Parenthood spokesperson issued the following statement: “We regret being forced to turn to the courts to protect the safety and confidentiality of our clients and staff, however, in this instance it is absolutely necessary.”
The temporary restraining order contends that Planned Parenthood would be irreparably harmed by the disclosure of certain information, but does not bar Johnson or Coalition For Life volunteers from the premises.
Add comment November 2, 2009
Open Mic and Worship Night at LifeChurch
LifeChurch is having an open mic and worship night tonight (Friday 16th, 1009)
Open mic will be from 7pm to 8pm and worship will start at 8pm.
Childcare, coffee and some snacks will be provided.
LifeChurch is behind the JoAnn fabrics in the Tejas Center on Texas Ave. and Villa Maria. Next to the Theater Company.
Add comment October 16, 2009
Obama, Peanuts, Mushrooms and Airplanes
This weekend is shaping up to be quite a weekend full of events.
Starting on Friday, Obama is in town. (which for me and my family means we’re staying home…we don’t like traffic in town)
The Presidential Forum on Service will be broadcast live on KAMU-TV on channel 12.1, Suddenlink cable channel 700 and channel 4, and on campus cable channel 82. It will also be streamed live on the web at http://kamu.tamu.edu “Watch Now” and at www.georgebushfoundation.org.
Also Friday and through Saturday – Madisonville Mushroom Festival
Wine tasting, dancing, arts, crafts, food, kids zone, 5k run/walk, auto showcase, auction…fun.
Saturday – Grapeland Peanut Festival
The festival is held every year on the second Saturday in October. The festivities include a parade held on Main Street in historic downtown Grapeland as well as food, arts & crafts booths, live entertainment and more at the Grapeland City Park. The festivities are topped off with the Peanut Queen’s Coronation Saturday evening.
Grapeland is NorthEast on 21 to Crockett, then North on 19 to Grapeland.
Saturday – Coulter Field Air Show
Featuring performances by an acrobatic pilot and formation flights from modern and World War II aircraft.
The event will be held Oct. 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free, but parking is $5.
There will be food vendors and activities for children.
For more information, call Carl Preston at 412-1611.
Add comment October 16, 2009
Oktoberfest Beer Dinner at Christopher’s
not including tax or gratuity
Add comment September 25, 2009
Santa’s Wonderland Launches Cool New Site
I know it’s not the Christmas season yet, but I wanted to write abouta new website just launched by a local attraction that’s been here for over 12 years. It’s pretty much a landmark…especially if you drive by at night during the season.
Santa’sWonderland is that place on HWY 6 on the way to Navasota with all the lights and the Old West looking town. You’re sure to have seen it if you drive by during the Christmas Season. It’s a beautiful site. It’s the most lights I’ve ever seen in one place. They actually made “walls” of lights. Pretty cool. Well, if you haven’t been, you should check it out this year. It’s not open yet, but they will be selling advance tickets pretty soon. They are opening on November 20th.
They asked me to help them work on their website…both the Santa’s Wonderland and the Santa’s Town website. The artwork was created by a Santa’s Wonderland family memeber. It’s really a beautiful site. There’s snow falling, flickering lanterns, photos and all the information you need to learn about Santa’s Wonderland.
They’re scheduling live music, they have a mechanical bull, a petting zoo, and of course, hayrides and vehicle tours through the lights.
They told me they added a bunch more lights this year, and have added some LED lights and worked out some of the parking issues as well.
They have shops, a cafe and so much for the whole family. They even play various Christmas Movies at Santa’s Town. Check out the Santa’s Wonderland website for more information.
We’re still updating some of the pages on the site, so check back for more information. I’ll be writing another post once they schedule the live music events for the season, so stay tuned.
Oh, and Merry Christmas!
Add comment August 17, 2009
