Archive - Jul 2009

Ralph K.M. Haurwitz of the Austin American-Statesman has an interesting article in today’s edition regarding Hispanics and higher education. Haurwitz sheds light on a state education goal established in 2000 that seems to be unattainable as we approach the deadline in 2015.

Haurwitz notes:  Read More »

Have any plans for this Saturday morning … well if you feel like community organizing, then you may be interested in joining the Peter Brown campaign as he kicks off August with a Block Walk.

Peter Brown’s Campaign states:  Read More »

As I reflect on the last Mayoral Forum that I attended, which was the Latino Summit that was held at Minute Maid Park … I am still haunted by one of the questions asked.

Will you consider hiring Hispanic candidates for high-level cabinet positions if you were Mayor?

All the candidates, without missing a beat, calmly stated that they would consider hiring Hispanic candidates.  Sounds great right?

Well, let’s look at that question again but in particular I would like to emphasize the words used.  Did you realize that the Mayoral candidates were not committing to hiring qualified Hispanic candidates? They committed to considering hiring Hispanic candidates.

What a nice word … to consider … it relieves anyone from accountability.  I consider plenty of things, all the time, every day!  Read More »

The local Harris County Republican Party is enterting the 21st century and what better way to engage in technology then to bring their constiuents along for the ride.

They have  scheduled “Facebook 101” seminars in order to train their base … so they could engage in the political arena on the internet.

In an email blast, Jared Woodfill stated:  Read More »

Carl Whitmarsh is a self described rabid Democrat! Whitmarsh was born and raised in Brenham, graduated from Bellaire High School and attended St. Thomas & Texas Tech. He has been employed at every level of Government starting with Sen Joe Christie of El Paso in 1969 and 18 yrs in US Senate. He was a National Delegate in 2000 for Al Gore in Lousianna.

With all the hullabaloo going on with City Council races, I got a note wanting me to support Carlos Obando in At Large Position 5.    Read More »

Do you know what the maximum amount that an individual or entity may donate to a City of Houston Mayoral Campaign?

$5,000.00

That is why this blog post concentrates on all the contributions in the amount of $5,000.00 donated to Peter Brown, Gene Locke and Annise Parker.

Who donated the most to Peter Brown? Who donated the most to Gene Locke? Who donated the most to Annise Parker?  Read More »