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Homer wins again
November 5th, 2008
State Rep. Mark Homer, D-Paris, edged out third time challenger Republican Kirby Hollingsworth of Mount Vernon Tuesday on the incumbent’s way to a sixth term in the Texas House of Representatives.
Homer won the District 3 race 26,694-24,910 with Lamar and Red River counties giving him the 1,784-vote victory. Hollingsworth won in Delta, Franklin and Hopkins [...]
State Rep. McReynolds takes presumptive win over Brookshire
November 5th, 2008
Democratic state Rep. Jim McReynolds of Lufkin appeared to have defeated his Republican opponent, Van Brookshire, with 57.7 percent of the votes early Wednesday.
McReynolds led Brookshire, 26,675 votes to 19,545, with 89 percent of precincts reporting as of 1 a.m. Wednesday. A win would see McReynolds resume his spot as District 12 representative to the [...]
Rep. Chuck Hopson Grabs Narrow Victory
November 5th, 2008
Democratic incumbent Chuck Hopson squeaked out a narrow victory over Republican Brian Walker late Tuesday night in the District 11 state representative race.
With all 95 of 95 precincts reporting in the district that encompasses Cherokee, Houston, Panola and Rusk counties, Hopson recorded 26,030 votes compared to Walker’s 25,928. A total of 52,830 votes were cast. [...]
District 1 Texas Representative: Frost defeats challenger
November 5th, 2008
Incumbent Stephen Frost, D-Texarkana, will continue the work he’s been doing for the citizens of Bowie, Cass, Morris and Marion counties as District 1 Texas Representative.
He was re-elected Tuesday.
He beat Republican challenger George Lavender 43,955 votes to 36,308, according to complete but unofficial results.
“No matter how the election turned out, I’m so glad about how [...]
Garcia touts work with constituents
October 19th, 2008
CORPUS CHRISTI — Juan Garcia stood on a stage before a packed house in a room at the American Bank Center to kick off his first run for office in 2006.
An enthusiastic crowd greeted his guest, Gen. Wesley Clarke, a former NATO Supreme Allied Commander and Democratic presidential candidate.
“Nobody knew who I was,” Garcia said.
What [...]
Reps discuss education legislation
October 18th, 2008
Local State Representatives Mark Homer and Steven Frost spoke at the Northeast Texas School Board Fall Dinner Meeting Thursday night in Mount Pleasant about the problems and perils education legislation faces in Texas.
Frost (D-Atlanta) said attitudes are changing for the better in Austin. He said during his first term another legislator suggested cutting textbook funding [...]
Our choice for state representative and numerous other statewide positions
October 17th, 2008
For state representative for District 12 we are endorsing incumbent Jim McReynolds, D-Lufkin over his challenger, Van Brookshire of Coldspring. McReynolds has done a good job in his six terms in the Legislature and obviously puts his heart and soul into making things better for the people of Lufkin, Angelina County and the other areas [...]
Republican Leaders Endorse Mark Homer for Texas House
October 16th, 2008
(PARIS) — An influential group of Republican state lawmakers today enthusiastically endorsed State Representative Mark Homer for re-election, saying that the East Texas leader is a problem solver who has earned the trust of voters and the respect of his colleagues.
“Mark Homer works with everybody to bridge divides, find common ground, and create solutions,” said [...]
Homer Launches Full Flight of Positive TV Spots
October 9th, 2008
State Representative Mark Homer today launched a full flight of positive television ads throughout the region, reminding voters that the election next month is a unique opportunity to take a positive step forward by putting East Texas values first and Austin politics last.
“We already have plenty of politicians in Austin,” a narrator says in the [...]
2020 Members Focus on Ike Recovery
September 16th, 2008
For 20/20 members, Hurricane Ike hit close to home - literally. Representative Ritter represents a coastal district that was heavily damaged by Ike’s wake. Representative Garcia’s hometown of Corpus experienced some of the storm’s effects. And when the powerful storm pushed inland, it cut a path through East Texas, a region represented [...]
Is Craddick’s finger in Paris’ political pie?
September 4th, 2008
(Originally Published on January 20, 2008) - Midland Republican Tom Craddick, in the campaign of his life to retain power as the first Republican Speaker of the Texas House, contends on a regular basis he does not try to influence local representative races on his behalf.
We have long begged to differ. Evidence to support our [...]
New Poll Suggests Juan Garcia in Strong Position Against Todd Hunter
August 15th, 2008
QR has seen a recent poll conducted in HD 32 suggesting that despite high favorables for Governor Rick Perry and low favorables for Barack Obama, Democratic incumbent Juan Garcia is in a strong position against Republican and former state rep Todd Hunter.
The sampling of 400 likely voters by Democratic pollster Opinion Analysts, Inc confirms that [...]
Seeing the light
August 6th, 2008
Track the solar energy production of Kirby Junior High School’s solar panel. Log on to www.txu.com/solaracademy for up-to-the-minute statistics.
Holly Duncan has taught solar energy for 18 years. The Region 9 secondary science specialist often cooked hot dogs on a solar grill to get her points across to students.
But the interest in solar energy that she [...]
State representative talks immigration with Rusk American Legion
July 24th, 2008
State Rep. Chuck Hopson, D-Jacksonville, addressed a small group of veterans Tuesday night at the Rusk American Legion post. The four-term congressman answered questions and outlined a few goals for the next session of the legislature. Topics ranged from gun control and the Trans-Texas Corridor to water rights and education, but most of the night’s [...]
State representative, conservationist praise refuge decision, despite motion to halt process
July 2nd, 2008
Monday’s decision by a federal judge in favor of the Neches River National Wildlife Refuge was hailed by many as a victory for East Texas.
But one day later, attorneys for the city of Dallas and the Texas Water Development Board filed a motion in federal court to prevent the refuge from receiving any land donations [...]
Garcia Racks up Endorsements
February 24th, 2008
TMA: In the race for House District 32, the Texas Medical Association has made its decision: They’re supporting Juan!
Representative Garcia earned this endorsement after demonstrating his commitment to defending a sensible doctor-patient relationship, working to keep health care costs affordable for all Texans, and fighting to keep physicians and residents in South Texas. Said Juan: [...]
Frost Wins New Boston Straw Poll 72%-28%
February 13th, 2008
Representative Stephen Frost was the leading vote-getter at last Saturday night’s New Boston Straw Poll. The event was sponsored by the New Boston Chamber of Commerce. (Official results are attached.)
Frost defeated his opponent by an astounding 44-point margin, 72% to 28%. The raw vote total was 147 to 55 in a crowd [...]
Craddick Personally Solicits Opponent For Homer Says Local Businessman
January 14th, 2008
Speaker Tom Craddick personally tried to recruit a challenger for Rep. Mark Homer (D-Paris) last month, according to the man who was on the receiving end of the phone call.
Bill Priefert, CEO of ranch equipment company Priefert Manufacturing, said that he was approached to run for Homer’s Northeast Texas seat – first by the father [...]
Frost Seeking Third Term
January 3rd, 2008
Texas Rep. Stephen Frost, D-Atlanta, announced his plans this week to seek re-election for a third term.
Frost has represented Cass, Bowie, Marion and Morris counties in the Texas Legis-lature since 2005.
For leverage in the election, Frost plans to use his record of working across party lines for “common sense reform.”
“I have seen firsthand the crippling [...]
Rusk County unites for Hopson event
August 20th, 2007
Opinion: Rusk County unites for Hopson event
By TONY FLOYD, Henderson Daily News
To the best of my knowledge, no other community in Texas House District 11 has taken the initiative to show appreciation to a politician of any kind lately, much less one who has held office four terms - going on five.
It’s the nature of [...]