Those two girls have more emotional maturity when facing adversity than that city attorney.

@jameshepburn4631

7 сағат бұрын

Actually it’s blatant immaturity combined with greed. These two grabbers were going to pocket money the councilman had no right to divert to them. It was a secret payoff to them disguised and mislabeled as scholarships, ones that only the two grabbers even knew about and the fix was in to give it to them. The City Attorney caught what would have been a felony misappropriation of city money. A true profile in courage who did his job and what’s honest.

@jasoneves140

Сағат бұрын

@@jameshepburn4631 Yuge amount of Copium.

No city needs a city attorney that carries on his business like that!! Shameful!!

@timan2039

Күн бұрын

Acting like that may cost him the job.

@rapid13

Күн бұрын

EVERY city needs an attorney like this. His job is to protect the city and officials from legal trouble. He did that.

@timdowney6721

Күн бұрын

@@rapid13 No. The proper, mature response from a city attorney when finding a procedural error would be to point out the defect and how to fix it.

@heathw4739

Күн бұрын

For me the red flag was that phone the reporter was having with this city attorney. I waS like, WOW! Not sure how long he keeps job after that alone.

@dorothyflorence6839

Күн бұрын

@@timan2039 Unfortunately beloved he’s keeping his job, this is how Texas operates you know the good old boy system.

What kind of City Attorney cusses like that over simple questions? He sounds like a dangerous man and needs to have all his actions monitored.

@VHSJoeSlaney

2 күн бұрын

hes racist for sure.

@lolalalia4119

Күн бұрын

@@650CA 😂 I can't vote in a county I don't live in and I can complain about the government all I want. That is explicitly protected under the 1st amendment.

@believensee8621

Күн бұрын

Right?! That call was unhinged.

@mr.grotto9498

Күн бұрын

@@650CA They are appointed, not voted in. It is a bipartisan process that includes every member with (possibly) conflicting views on the city council agreeing to appoint them. As noted in multiple outlets, the council members were largely as surprised as we the viewers are that this idiot would conduct himself in that manner.

@stuckgrenadepin.225

Күн бұрын

You all only saw what they were willing to show. What’s more outrageous is that you still trust any news outlet to tell the whole truth or show the whole video.

The city attorney got some bad publicity, that's why he was mad. If you are going to be a public employee, you have to be ready to take the heat if you screw up. If not, go into private practice, being a public servant is not your strong suit.

@cynymin6420

Күн бұрын

Say that to the Supreme Court. It’s just not true anymore.

@jonnelson9760

Күн бұрын

@@cynymin6420The Supreme Court doesn’t care. They have lifetime appointments and zero accountability. They are the real monarchs the only thing missing is that their positions are not inherited.

@cdjhyoung

19 сағат бұрын

Do you know the attorney screwed up? My guess is that the scholarships from a counsel man's budget didn't match established spending rules. That said, the attorney is a coward for the way he reacted to the reporter. Put a hold on the checks and fix the problem. Do it quietly. But if you are going to pull a bone head public relations stunt expect to get trashed.

@karactr8361

13 сағат бұрын

@@cdjhyoung or try working WITH the councilman to make it happen or at least explain why, legally, it cant

That attorney should be ashamed. I’m happy those girls got the money they deserved, and bravo on the people who made it happen

@650CA

Күн бұрын

you should be ashamed of voting them into office. you had a choice

@rooster1012

Күн бұрын

No the counsel member should be ashamed for taking taxpayer money that didn't belong to him and handing out like candy, if he wanted to give them free money it should have come from his own pocket not mine.

@reggiebannister1080

Күн бұрын

that aint no attorney thats a thug that somhow passed the bar or nepitism etc... investigate him and fire him imidiatly

@timan2039

Күн бұрын

That’s not what happened at all but don’t let a lack of information prevent you from going off.

@timan2039

Күн бұрын

Is it an elected office?

Easy to yell at someone over the phone and act like you real tough bet he doesn't do that in person.

@alexander1902

Күн бұрын

They never do.

@CKLee-rs4kl

18 сағат бұрын

typical bully behavior.

A good ending to a totally unnecessary problem. All this over $1000?

@yolyprog2561

Күн бұрын

Exactly

@thomasperkins1513

Күн бұрын

Right?? My thoughts exactly...

@JimSuperwhite43

21 сағат бұрын

Right? meanwhile they're probably spending $1000 on catering for some event they're putting on, or new drapes for their offices.

@TheREALOC1972

20 сағат бұрын

It's called misapropiation of city funds, which is a felony and could land the counsel man and the city attorney in prison.

@jasonford9705

20 сағат бұрын

@@TheREALOC1972 I think you’d have a hard time proving that when it was done with transparency and honesty. It’s not unusual for grants to come out of a councilman’s budget. Per the video, process wasn’t followed, which I can accept. But to claim it’s criminal is a bridge too far.

I'm proud of all who chipped in and helped these young ladies!!

His DA needs to resign……such a petty man doesn’t belong in public service.

@dwl2383

16 сағат бұрын

With his crummy attitude, he is more suited to be a police officer

Why would you want to take away a 500 scholarship to help the girls become better educated? Then look at the response from the Administration? Would you want someone like that who has a mean heart to represent your city?

@Bill-im6nt

Күн бұрын

He didn't get his %

@Alvan81

Күн бұрын

Greed and they don't like poor folks competing effectively.

@user-ew4gl7fs9x

22 сағат бұрын

Sexism ,pettiness, and greed.

@inksday

21 сағат бұрын

Because its not their money to give away? Its tax dollars and there are proper procedures for spending it? And just handing it out to random people isn't in any way shape or form that proper procedure.

@PoeLemic

16 сағат бұрын

Because they don't think Brown Girls are gonna amount to much. They just fear them having more babies where they don't have to work and mooching off all of us Taxpayers.

The reporter was mellow, but the attorney sounds unhinged. Sounds like he knew he was wrong.

@seananderson5334

Күн бұрын

He was actually right and it's really weird no one is thinking critically about this story. You can't just use tax dollars not budgeted to give to individuals. It breeds corruption.

@PaulyWally30

Күн бұрын

@@seananderson5334He sounds corrupt. Wouldn’t surprise me if he really is.

@heathw4739

Күн бұрын

​@@seananderson5334right or wrong, that phone call was a bad look. If he was right, didn't mean much when compared to that phone call. Undermined himself because now people have to wonder what problems that attorney has behavior-wise. Right or wrong, be professional with that call. Bad optics.

@jjab6356

22 сағат бұрын

@@seananderson5334 I believe the story states he was wrong. It's not bad to scrutinize and ensure that money wasn't appropriated incorrectly, which the article states it was not, but you might want to make your case like a professional. I think people would appreciate that he checked, and found out it was done correctly instead of getting defensive. I'd think any attorney would be well versed in maintaining their cool.

Really?? All the bad press,embarrassment, over $500 dollar scholarships,,,what a tool...

1:32 I am so glad this news organization kept this clip in. Too often I don't see news organizations calling out people's behavior, and showing how ridiculous it is. I'm glad that they showed the reporters reaction.

That DA is str8 trash…

So happy for these young ladies.

Fire that attorney! Congratulations to these two young ladies. Thank you for the community stepping up. Beautiful to see.

Definition of how a community works. We all want the best and invest in our younger generation. God bless them.

@Look_What_You_Did

Күн бұрын

Interesting. My society pays for all education. Including out of country. Not real big on religion, so that is probably the difference. We actually take action instead of praying somebody does it for us. We even have a guaranteed month off, and a year paternity.

@Tvso9813

Күн бұрын

@@Look_What_You_Did what society is this? Here in America, we have federal grants, scholarships, etc. I have been blessed enough to receive scholarships and the Lord God Almighty himself has blessed me with a bachelors and masters degree from ASU. I’m currently working on two more. I have a job that God has blessed me with and have been able to help pay for school. I don’t rely solely on our government but utilize the resources available to me. I have experienced supernatural blessings. I am not religious. I am spiritual. Two completely different things.

@Tvso9813

Күн бұрын

Matthew 7:7-8 7 Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: 8 For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.

@nicolej5670

Күн бұрын

@@Tvso9813 YOU did all the hard work to receive those scholarships as well as your degrees that you have received. YOU did that, not some make believe magic spirit "blessing" you. IT WAS ALL YOU and you can and should take ownership of all that you have accomplished !!!! GREAT JOB!!!! No magic or invisible being had any part in what you have done.

@Tvso9813

Күн бұрын

@@nicolej5670 I kindly disagree. Matthew 10:4 And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear your words, when ye depart out of that house or city, shake off the dust of your feet.

If it was done improperly, it would have been the City’s Attorney job, to tell them how to correct it.

Why is the city lawyer so adamant about this? Someone should look into his finances.

Those two are just sweet as can be.

Young teens wanting an education? What is wrong with that! So proud of you girls,never give up!

The City DA is a joke, I am ashamed of the city of Pasadena and will not be contributing anymore to the city!

@yolyprog2561

Күн бұрын

Vote him out in the next elections

@ericbailey6779

8 минут бұрын

stupid

Anger is a telling behavior from a city official who is not speaking from a position of integrity or honesty. I am glad that the community provided where the city could not.

@user-zu5do6ri6r

Күн бұрын

Either that, or it's the response of someone being asked to break the law.

@mikeunknown-xh5oh

18 сағат бұрын

Mexican county what you expect. Just look at their country. no matter where they go, They make it sh1t. The girls will turn out racist anyway, Mexicans women are racist as hell, They will end up with a mexican guy that look like a thug who treat them like sex slaves.

Sounds more like the city attorney was not happy with who won the scholarships.

@user-ew4gl7fs9x

22 сағат бұрын

You're right. They were girls, not boys.

@TheREALOC1972

20 сағат бұрын

No, he just did his job. The Counsilman didn;t file the paperwork to give away that money, that's called "Misaapropation of funds", which is a felony and could have landed everyone, including the 2 girls, in prison. He was just doing his J-O-B.

@donnaanderson2846

19 сағат бұрын

@@TheREALOC1972, why didn’t he explain that, and show them the proper way to proceed! “Just doing his job”, should include that, along with willingly taking the time to explain that point to the reporter! There are plenty people in positions of power, that use it to create “red tape”, or otherwise deny benefits to deserving individuals. If you don’t like explaining things, maybe don’t get a job working with people!

@marcosrenegarcia3214

18 сағат бұрын

Wow,just seen this video. 3 hispanics, a public servant and two young high school girls who EARN, not WIN college scholarships totaling $1000.00 .Okay, Where is the discrepancy? The proper paperwork? Okay. Hand them the paperwork and Life continues on. But No. $1000.00 becomes the whirlwind tornado fueled by a seemingly irate city attorney with a vulgar attitude and a sophomoric highschoolers' mental capacity. When a simple question triggers vulgarities and a temper tantrum,Something else was amidst. If this city attorney was acting with malice or racial bias, this will only magnify his aggression and from the looks of the videos portrayal of him, He Is on a tirade.

@PoeLemic

16 сағат бұрын

Yeah, probably don't think Brown Girls are gonna amount to much. They just fear them having more babies where they don't have to work and mooching off all of us Taxpayers.

Great outcome but please follow up with that attorney and get the full story either way. I have no stake other than being a past resident of Pasadena yet I am very interested in the real story behind this move. I pray it is not the KKK still thriving in my old home. One of the reasons I am gone. PS I am an old white guy but I could not stomach the actions back then.

@franceswatts4001

16 сағат бұрын

I would also be keen to hear the full story.

Congratulations ladies. May your future be filled with success and happiness.

Show the entire interview with the city attorney.

God Bless these two young girls. They are going to be making a difference in the world 🌎❤

From Pennsylvania, congratulations to the young, deserving women and to the community’s immediate action against prejudice.

@conservativehispanic5918

Күн бұрын

It’s not prejudice if the money wasn’t his to give in the first place. It’s taxpayer $. It’s a little irritating if our tax $ is being given out in scholarships. Don’t get me wrong, I have a college bound student too. The beauty of the story is that the community came together to help these young ladies who worked had to get into A&M 🎉 which is a very competitive to get into. Congratulations to them 🎉

@salm8990

Күн бұрын

@@conservativehispanic5918it’s 500$. That amount of money is NOTHING for a city. The City Attorney is a cheap bitter little man. Who clearly wanted to send a message.

@conservativehispanic5918

Күн бұрын

@@salm8990 Not his money. The intentions may have had good, but is not his money.

🦅🗽🇺🇸 knowledge is power. Together we are stronger .❤

Sounds like Dales' got a 'Chip' on his shoulder.

@BRLaue

Күн бұрын

Yeah, a chocolate chip.

@dmikewilcox

23 сағат бұрын

How long were you waiting for a chance to use that joke? 😂

@BRLaue

23 сағат бұрын

@@dmikewilcox Haha, just thought of it when I saw his comment.

GreaT group of folks and the kids in Pasadrna need this kind of help. Very honorable. The city attorney is quite a Bobblehed. Pitiful. Good luck young ladies.🌹

Thank You Devin Clark for your Assistance!

He sounds pissed they are going to school despite his best efforts.

The DA is unhinged and needs to be removed from office. Most likely needs his law license pulled if he is that mentally unstable.

@muddobber6863

Сағат бұрын

A city attorney is not an elected position and is completely different than a district attorney.

This story was the best thing to see on you tube tonight for the end of our Fourth of July day. Congratulations girls. I hope y’all go far!

Jay Dale, you guessed it, Republican.

@thisbushnell2012

Күн бұрын

The attitude and language choices were evidence.

@heathw4739

Күн бұрын

​@@thisbushnell2012I also laughed when he called the reporter "brother" and "dude".... With rhetoric that eloquent, wondering if he's even qualified to be a city attorney. Guessing it's just something people pick versus qualify for the job. Republican version of DEI.

@ericbailey6779

6 минут бұрын

do you know what a city attorney does?

Great story! I'm glad the community came together and raised so much scholarship money. What ever happened to the original $500 scholarships, though??? Does the Pasadena attorney and council member still have that original scholarship money in his own pocket or hidden away in the local finances to take later? Is he going to get away with this?

The handsom news reporter wasn't yelling at anyone.

@KCmidwest-wm9jd

Күн бұрын

Someone has a crush! 🙂❤️🙂❤️🙂

Unfortunately, the girls learned a lesson from this. I think they are smart enough to figure out the world as they continue on their journey. Speak out against injustice for yourself and advocate for others.

It reminds me of a friend who lost a scholarship from a community group in his hometown in Idaho in the mid-80's after they didn't agree with his criticism of the Iran-Contra events. When word got out he ended up with more scholarship money than he had been promised. He retired from the Army a few years ago and is a member of the same community group that revoked his scholarship all those years ago.

So this how this attorney talks when he's under ZERO pressure???? Ouch.....

Some people are not qualified to be in a government office, example like this guy.

What was the other half of the story?

City attorney Jay Dale needs to mellow out his hissy fits.

Good for the community coming together, that city lawyer sounds very unprofessional and should maybe get some anger management classes.

I'm sure these two young women will do great in life.

Seems like this is the kind of situation that could have been cleared up with a conversation or two before the city council meeting.

@heathw4739

Күн бұрын

Except the attorney is a white republican (draw some conclusions on his thoughts on ethnicities) and the mayor and girls were not..... just saying.... the way he talked to that reporter didn't help his case either. Definitely triggered. Wouldn't want to see that attorney under pressure.

Why you mad bro! In my Samuel L Jackson voice “I’m not yelling, this is how I talk”

Now... Imagine if higher education was guaranteed for all. What would your society be like?

@RedRavenNine

Күн бұрын

I'm not exactly impressed by what is coming out of higher education. Maybe start funding trade schools.

@thisbushnell2012

Күн бұрын

​@@RedRavenNinewhen the student body is determined mainly by access through income level, you are drawing on a restricted pool of candidates.

@jen-tech_challenged

Күн бұрын

The merit system is gone….too many unqualified people getting into good schools, bringing them down when they could go to junior colleges, gain the knowledge and skills needed to succeed. Instead, colleges have had to “dumb-down” programs for so many to “pass” essentially handing out “toilet paper” degrees. How many students take loans and apply for grants? Grant monies take applications, sometimes complicated ones but they are available.

@user-zu5do6ri6r

Күн бұрын

"Higher education" is a misnomer.

@grampydeathblade2217

20 сағат бұрын

Imagine if every "adult" in America understood that knowing Where your public library is, having a library card, and knowing how to use a catalogue system provides you with everything you need, except transportation, for a FREE higher education better than you can pay for at any college/university in America.

Pasadena City Attorney needs to up his blood pressure medicine.

Mr. Clark here is everything an advocate should be....And hey...Wassup with Mister City Attorney? He seemed REALLY angry to the point of bad language on the phone, to a calm reporter politely asking him, "So, ok....give me your side of it.." And instead Clark got an earful of ' *&^%$' ..As for the girls, they kept on, remained faithful to a good outcome, and a happy conclusion....

He said he just gave the second half of the story…. Why did the channel cut it out?

That City Attorney sounds like a real POS. Dude needs investigating.

This is what a community can do when they are aware of an injustice! Two young woman with a great future.

-pasadena city attorney needs to be fired immediately. case closed

Congratulations ladies y'all deserve that

Thank you brother reporter

I’m happy the girls ended up getting the money, but 4 years at Texas A&M for in state students cost 122k dollars. That 9k doesn’t even cover the tuition for a year at A&M. Just curious where the rest of the money is coming from?

@mybackyardparrots9198

23 сағат бұрын

🤔🤷‍♂️Aren't you curious where the City Attorney got the money to go to law school? Oh, wait - he's white - of course it's a given.

@alexander1902

10 сағат бұрын

@@Jenkmode89 and that's in state tuition?

@Jenkmode89

26 минут бұрын

@@alexander1902 yes it’s actually worse for out of state tuition. The total cost per year for in state with tuition and all other fees plus books is 32k a year with tuition just being 13k of that. Out of state tuition just the tuition cost over 40k a year plus all other fees and books. Texas A&M is not a cheap school to go to they are a very prestigious school.

Definitely important to cross your T’s and dot your I’s when dealing with government agencies as the giver or receiver. Disappointing to hear a city attorney raising his voice and cussing 🤬, unfortunately there seems to be a vast majority of ignorant government officials in Texas so I’m not totally surprised.

Curious about that attorney's history now.

City Attorney should be fired

Great reporter! Love it Congrats ladies!!

It's sad that it's always fine to give politicians and corporations billions but regular Americans always get screwed. These girls deserve the best start they can get .

The city money wasted on the most ridiculous things but you won't reward $500 for two young people who have demonstrated need and motivation. SMH.

1:36 wow how unprofessional on the city attorney!!!

Y'all, I absolutely love it!

College should be free. It should be for everyone. Imagine the world we could live in if everyone was educated?

Has a GoFundMe been established for these young ladies?

That attorney sounds like he used the $$ for coke. What a nut job. What are you thinking Houston??

@whiteknightcat

20 сағат бұрын

What does Houston have to do with this?

It’s great those girls are getting the Scholarship $$$ they deserve. But for a moment, I thought it was Pasadena, CA!😅

Great story!

BRAVO !!! a win for the people .

Great reporting

Praise God for the community!

Calling someone “brother” , especially someone that you don’t even know, tells me exactly what kind of person he is…

What a wonderful story!

I’m confused. Did the scholarships initially come from taxpayer money for the whole community? Nothing more important than education, I’m sure these women deserve it.

@PandoraBear357

Күн бұрын

Each council member's office usually has an alloted budget, which is usually city tax money. He probably tried to use some of that. Personally, I'd prefer they use a thousand dollars to help kids with school than on a "business" related golf outing or council lunch meeting.

I love a happy ending !! Those girls are so bright & articulate - they will go far. The city attorney ? Not so much.

Great Job Ladies.

I need to know why the city attorney prevented them from getting those scholarships. There must be a reason, but in any case, he obviously handled it incorrectly.

@mr.sa7anserv606

Күн бұрын

Real reason, he won't say. Excuse was error in the process leaving legal liability. But the city has done this general dispensing of funds many times with no problem and 2 layers of approval were given.

Boycott this attorney!!!

@BeaulieuTodd

Күн бұрын

Boycott a city attorney? Ha ha. Ok sparky. 😂

@45square

Күн бұрын

You don’t give taxpayers money for scholarships.

@cynymin6420

Күн бұрын

That doesn’t even make sense. That’s not a thing.

@heathw4739

Күн бұрын

Yeah, he really shot himself in the foot with that phone call with the reporter. Had he been professional, we probably don't get that clip and his actions become a much smaller news story. He basically made himself the story on that call alone.

@heathw4739

Күн бұрын

​@@45square Yes we do give scholarships with taxpayer money. How do you not know this? Simple Google search, genius.

Probably denying it because they were female instead of male. Would he have done it if it had been two boys graduating? Ask him that. The fact he became so angry when questioned spoke VOLUMES about his character, especially since his sexism and pettiness ended in a massive karmic backfire in his face.His dealings should be investigated, apparently he's hiding something from the public that he shouldn't be doing. Best of luck, girls.😁🤣🎉🥂💪

I would like to know more about the scholarship, how and who was eligible for it. If it was OPEN to all kids or just a select few. Keep it fair to all.

Pasadena City Attorney Jay Dale should be ashamed of himself and is not worthy to serve such a position if that's the way he not only acts, but responds.

@whiteknightcat

21 сағат бұрын

This is what I don't understand about this story. Who the heII is Jay Dale? The city attorney is Michele Bagneris.

Grew up in Freeport in the 60s. Could get channel 2 on really good days, but I learned they were always on the accurate side of the story. Things I counted on as a kid : Dan Rather wasn't afraid of a little hurricane (Carla 😮) Brazosport won a lot of football games. Sid lasher was going to teach me about the weather.. And the Post and channel 2 were going to tell the whole story And for 75 years Thank you

We keep electing and hiring non-professionals to do work of we the people. And this is always the result. First problem is you can’t offer scholarships and then renege. Second problem is $500 is nowhere near enough for any type of scholarship. It doesn’t even cover books or school supplies for a year anymore. Third problem the city attorney is a jerk. Offering a scholarship and then taking away the money after they’ve been awarded is perpetrating a fraud. It’s nice that the public stepped in, but they shouldn’t have had to.

@ericbailey6779

5 минут бұрын

You aren't smart, are you?

It doesn't sound like the attorney denied it, sounds like the attorney did his job and kept the council from breaking the law

This is like that episode of The Office where Michael promised those kids he’d pay for their college and then didn’t come through. 😭

God bless all the donors. Good luck to the girls. Prayers to the attorney who may have some anger issues.

awesome story ty

Is it any wonder that most politicians used to be attorneys. That tells you all you need to know about both of them.

city attorney sounds like a drunk.

How unprofessional and disgusting, hoping the best for these smart young girls.

They were originally going to get $500 what is that supposed to pay for in college?

@tammiep9628

Күн бұрын

Usually, they can use it for books. Anything that is going towards college. Any little bit helps.

@user-kq4hf8se5b

Күн бұрын

@@tammiep9628 yeah I didn't think about buying books.

@alexander1902

Күн бұрын

@@user-kq4hf8se5bbooks, parking permits, meal plans, hell I'd love $500 right now.

@mr.sa7anserv606

Күн бұрын

Yea when I first arrived on campus books and mandatory meal plan automatically made me broke.

Tax money should not be going to individuals without tax payer approval. Attorney was right.

@petepeterson5337

Күн бұрын

Totally agree! I was morbidly curious what the comments would be, and so many have no clue analytical skills. The so-called phone call was too incomplete to know what was really said. If I was the city attorney, I probably would have considered a path to inform the councilman that this expense to aggrandize himself was not reimbursable.

How did the girls win? Was the scholarship open to everyone or a valedictorian type of requirement?

@mr.sa7anserv606

Күн бұрын

They said Pasadena High School scholarship competition.

Can you imagine the pettiness of someone who wants to stop a $500 check for 2 young women going to college 🤦‍♀️

Something else is going on with that DA. He seems to have outed his political motivations clearly at the expense of just regular people. Let’s keep track of his budget.

@whiteknightcat

21 сағат бұрын

What DA? The county is not involved in any of this.

@snozcocram

19 сағат бұрын

Correction, The city attorney.

Video proof the D.A. exaggerates at no point does this news journalist raise his voice or even get crass with him! The D.A. took a job in which he questions so he doesn't like it when he gets questioned!!

@whiteknightcat

21 сағат бұрын

What does a district attorney have to do with this?