It is that time of year when we pause to give thanks for the blessings in our lives. We also give thanks for the early settlers and their peace with Native Americans, those that were already on the land. It’s an interesting reminder that we are actually celebrating peace between invaders and natives. It seems […]
Continue reading →Happy Thanksgiving and don’t forget to vote! Happy Thanksgiving and will you please sign my petition to get on the ballot for Judge? Happy Holidays and please remember the upcoming primaries! Will it never end? No. It will not, not this year or next. City Elections did not wrap up on November 8 and there […]
Continue reading →Do you realize that our nation is at war? You probably do, somewhere in your mind. You know that American soldiers are shipped out everyday to places with names you can barely pronounce but you may not consider that they are fighting for your freedom. This post is not a debate about whether the battles […]
Continue reading →Mayor Parker won her re-election effort, as expected. She narrowly avoided a run-off by garnering 50.86% of the vote. In politics, it only takes 50+1 for victory. She defeated 5 opponents and in her own words, “the economy”. She considered the difficult economic climate to be a disadvantage and polls consistently document voter dissatisfaction with […]
Continue reading →It’s time for that great American tradition – Election Day! This is the time when we experience the greatest asset of living in a democracy – selecting our leaders for a representative government. Oh, the excitement, the countdowns, watching the returns……..it is a great experience – at least for those that participate. Sadly, that number […]
Continue reading →It is that time during the campaign season when candidates desperate for victory engage in tactics that don’t always make sense. They sling and fling in hopes of squeaking ahead of their opponent in tight races. Most of the City of Houston and local campaigns have been fairly friendly this year. There is a slate […]
Continue reading →Today is the last day to early vote! Otherwise, you will have to find your neighborhood polling location and vote on Tuesday, November 8. Many people like to vote on Election Day. It is sort of a celebration for them. Still, you never know what may happen. Someone comes along and drops a last minute […]
Continue reading →Municipal elections in Texas are “non-partisan”, according to state law. Houston’s city election is held in odd-numbered years which further distance it from the even-numbered years of partisan elections. Yet, party always seems to creep into the process. This is not necessarily a good thing for the candidates. The bottom line is that City of […]
Continue reading →What if they held an election and no one came out to vote? Now that is a scary thought. However, it is very close to reality in this year’s elections. Voter turnout numbers in early vote locations are low. Most pundits are comparing them to the 2009 elections where we had a heated Mayor’s race […]
Continue reading →Early voting begins today! You have the option of voting over the next couple of weeks. It’s always wise to cast your vote early in case something pops up on Election Day. Click here to learn hours and locations to cast your ballot. Some people think there is not much of interest on this ballot […]
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