We’ve received several emails sent to publicinfo@campbranchacres.org and we’re taking this opportunity to answer a few of the most frequently asked questions in this edition of our Letters to the Editor section. Many of these emails came anonymously, others asked to remain anonymous. We have made our own nicknames for the authors of these letters. Our goal is to clarify some misunderstandings, address concerns, and continue our mission of bringing transparency and accountability to the community.
We encourage you to submit any questions or concerns you have to the same email address. You may just find your question featured in a future edition of Letters to the Editor—no question is too big or too small!
Letter to the Editor:
Concerned Neighbor
Subject: Name Your Sources
“If you’re going to call somebody out, you should sign your name.”
Response from Ms. FOIA:
Dear Concerned Neighbor,
In an ideal world, truth would flow freely, and whistleblowers could speak without fear of reprisal. Unfortunately, Camp Branch Acres is not that world. In an environment steeped in intimidation, threats, and false accusations, whistleblowers must often remain anonymous for their protection. History teaches us that when people stand up to reveal the truth in corrupt systems, the focus tends to shift from the message to the messenger, an effective tactic to suppress truth and silence those seeking accountability.
The personalities highlighted by our satire site have employed intimidation, threats, and deceit to shield themselves from scrutiny. They use these weapons to suppress transparency and prevent anyone from holding them accountable. This is why our site was set up anonymously, with names changed and hosted in a location friendly to the concept of free speech. The real question here isn’t “who,” but “what.”
What have these individuals done?
We have board members and their family members engaged in activities such as filing false police reports, attempting illegal hacking, unauthorized bylaw alterations, the creation of corporations without proper authorization, misrepresenting our association as a charity, and even running illegal gaming activities (online raffle tickets are illegal across this entire state!) Not to mention attempted removal of other board members, violations of property owners’ rights, and threats—both physical and verbal—against property owners, including the elderly.
So, rather than worrying about who is pointing out these problems, let’s focus on what the real issue is—wrongdoing at the hands of those meant to serve the community. That is what we are here to expose, and we will not be deterred by threats or calls to reveal ourselves to those who have shown they will do anything to silence dissent.
Kind regards,
Ms. FOIA
Letter to the Editor:
Victimized
Subject: Lawsuit Incoming
“I’m going to sue your ass for slander! Slander is a crime@!!!!!”
Response from Big Kahuna:
Dear Victimized,
First off, let’s clarify a legal distinction for you: written statements, like those on our website, would be considered libel rather than slander. Slander involves spoken words, and neither is a crime—they are civil torts, meaning they are handled in civil court, not criminal. Given your apparent experience with the justice system, one might think you’d already know that.
Now, as for your threat of a lawsuit, let me walk you through the basics of what you’d need to prove in a libel case. To be successful, you’d have to show that:
- The statement was false.
- It was made with malice or negligence.
- You suffered damages as a result.
Rest assured, every statement we publish is based on credible, sourced documents. Our process is thorough, and we don’t publish anything without cross-referencing at least two reliable sources. We gather information through public records, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests (shout out to Ms. FOIA, our resident expert), and official filings such as police reports, inspection records, and court documents.
Our aim is transparency, and we ensure that the information we share is both accurate and responsible. We believe that the people of this community deserve to know what’s being done in their name, as well as the character of those who run for positions of power in our neighborhood.
So, feel free to file your lawsuit, but I would recommend brushing up on some legal terms before heading to court. It might save you some embarrassment (and money).
Also, FYI. We’ve heard at least 9 different people have been accused of being behind this site. Written and verbal accusations. This, in itself, can be libel/slander. Have you thought of that one? Any (unlikely) civil remedy you may have had went out the window when your hands became dirty.
Best regards,
Big Kahuna
Letter to the Editor:
Just so you know
Subject: Clearing Co**’s Name
“Co** is not a convicted felon, he had deferred adjudication. So you need to lay off.”
Response from Captain Sarcastic:
Dear Just so you know,
Thank you for clearing that up—kind of. According to the various sources we pulled from, things are a bit murkier than you might think. Our background information comes from public data websites, law enforcement databases, and official records directly from the Fort Bend County Courthouse. There are, admittedly, a few discrepancies.
One database lists the charge as guilty, deferred adjudication in 2006, then changed to guilty in 2007. Meanwhile, a law enforcement database calls it guilty, with 12 years probation. Yet, the accumulated record shows deferred adjudication for six years. Confusing, right? So, what could have happened?
- Texas messed up, and Co**’s file shows guilty instead of deferred adjudication.
- Co** got deferred adjudication in 2006, but the charge was changed to guilty in 2007 when he didn’t meet the terms of his adjudication.
- Or—here’s my favorite—the felony fairy came along, sprinkled felony dust over a promising young man, and left him unfairly labeled.
Considering Co**’s colorful legal history over the last 18 years, I’m betting my lunch money on scenario #2. But don’t take my word for it—if you’re feeling curious, you can always hop on over to Whitepages.com. You know his name, you know his address, and for the low, low price of $19.99, you can run a full background check and decide for yourself who’s being honest.
Was it us, who meticulously cross-referenced official records? Or was it Co**, the same upstanding gentleman outed as a massive liar when the police report on his vandalism claims surfaced? I’ll leave that for you to ponder.
And while we’re on the subject—let me ask you: is this really a distinction worth making? His original (first degree felony) charge was for manufacturing and delivery of illegal substances. Does it make you feel better to know that he tried to game the system to have this little detail removed from his record? How about the terroristic threats, assault, public disruption, evading arrest, and criminal trespass charges that followed? Does that make you want to hug him and hand him a lollipop, since his first (adult) charge was initially deferred adjudication?
Looking at the timeline, he was supposedly working through deferred adjudication at the same time he was racking up more criminal charges. One really has to wonder: how does someone successfully complete the terms of deferred adjudication while continuing to break the law? But hey, if you’ve got an answer, we’re all ears.
Sincerely,
Captain Sarcastic
Letter to the Editor:
Annoyed
Subject: Defending the Board
“Your site keeps stating that the board is breaking the law. They are not! They are trying to fix what was never done right in the first place. Previous boards never followed Texas law, and your site is only criticizing those that are trying to fix the association. They work hard, volunteer our time, and put up with all of this for what? To make things here like they are supposed to be.”
Response from Big Kahuna:
Dear Annoyed,
Thanks for your feedback. We get it—there’s a lot of regulations to follow, and it’s not always easy. Sometimes mistakes were made by past boards, and we don’t think anyone is saying those mistakes were made with malicious intent or ill will. Those decisions, even if erroneous by today’s interpretation, were made in the open, and with the property owners’ participation. Property owners were notified about what was being discussed, meetings were held, votes were taken, and those votes were recorded. Actual details were listed in the minutes, so even if you couldn’t attend, you could stay informed on what was happening. If mistakes were made, the association made them – not rogue individuals.
Now, let’s compare that to what’s going on today. The agenda—what agenda? It either never materializes or doesn’t include half of what’s actually being discussed. The meetings—delayed, postponed, or worse, cut short with nothing resolved. The discussions—last time, property owners were told to write down their concerns for the board to address later. Really? Is that how decisions get made now? The decisions themselves—not voted on by board members, not voted on by property owners, not even publicly acknowledged in many cases. When asked when a decision was made or who made it there is just obfuscation. And then there’s the minutes—where are they? How can property owners stay informed when there’s no record of what’s been discussed or decided?
It’s great that you’re volunteering your time to help, but transparency and proper procedure can’t be bypassed, no matter how hard you’re working. If the board wants trust, they need to start operating in the open—like past boards did, even when they made mistakes. Until that happens, we’ll keep calling it out.
Best regards,
Big Kahuna
Letter to the Editor:
Concerned
Subject: Privacy
“I get a bunch of info from your site, but I’m just concerned that you guys are digging up private stuff. Are you just going to snoop into everybody’s personal lives?”
Response from Redneck Robby:
Well now, don’t you go worryin’, neighbor. I’ve made mistakes in my past – hell, I think we all have. We ain’t got no interest in diggin’ up private stuff on just anybody. Naw, we only got eyes on the folks who think they run this place—those sittin’ on the board, representin’ the board, or causin’ trouble in a nasty way around here. We ain’t here to pry into the everyday lives of good folks like you.
See, the way we figure it, if you ain’t out there makin’ bad decisions for the rest of us or thinkin’ you can run the show with a heavy hand, then you ain’t got nothin’ to fret over. We just like to point out the stupidity and tomfoolery of the ones that think they’re in charge—highlightin’ their mess-ups so the rest of us can have a good laugh and keep ’em in check.
Best,
Redneck Robby
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