November 2011 Houston Business Connections Newspaper

THE DREAM THAT STARTED IN HOUSTON IS NOW NATIONWIDE...MAKE COLBERT BALL TAX SERVICE YOUR CHOICE IN 2012 --P.20

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“PEOPLE DECIDE ELECTIONS” DON’T SLEEP ON THE 2011 MAYORAL ELECTION FOCUS ON ELECTING GOOD LEADERSHIP

How Important Is Electing Good Leadership During Times of Crisis?- P.4 PLEASE SEE INFORMATION ON P.27

Sheriff Adrian Garcia

Judge Ed Emmett

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Can Governor Rick Perry Defeat President Obama in 2012?- P.7

17% OF THE VOTERS SAY YES; 62% SAY NO

PLEASE SEE INFORMATION ON P.29 TEXAS POLITICAL POLL: This poll was conducted by Aubrey R. Taylor Communication via the Facebook network of the publisher. This network is made up of people from all walks of life and political affiliations. 333 voters participated in the poll via their individual facebook accounts.

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A PRAYER FOR US & OUR LEADERS “IN THE NAME OF JESUS IT IS SO!” -- BY MINISTER TONYAI PALMER -- PLEASE SEE P.11

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BRENDA GETS RESULTS. Houston Police Officers Union

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Houston Professional Fire Fighters Association

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Councilmember Brenda Stardig has proved her mettle in her first two-year term and deserves to be returned to represent this dynamic district.

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What a better time than ever to plan your work and work your plan! Otherwise, you are waiting and relying on others to deliver you out of the financial crisis that “appears” to have crippled our communities. Not me, not us, not Kingdom-minded people of God and certainly not members of our church community who reverence and keep God first are without direction.

Windsor Village United Methodist Church is a church that equips and encourages each of its members to live according to the precepts and principles found in scripture.

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tique, now.” His reply was, “Is there any“faith confidence” do we have the power to thing you don’t do?” My response was “No!” live the way we believe. Therefore, I choose You see, Pastor Cosby knows me as an educato live a prosperous life and believe that I tor and consultant, who joined his staff and have it. “Beloved, I wish above all things transformed his declining Pre K-Grade 3 thou may prosper and be in good health even School into a State Accredited –Premier as thou soul prospers.” (3 John 2) School of Houston in 13 months. I truly beMy desire and purpose in life are to inlieve there is nothing we cannot do, within spire, teach and motivate others, especially the will of God, through Christ who strengthwomen and girls to a divine life, beginning ens us. That ‘IS’ what I believe! That ‘IS’ with a divinely respected IMAGE. Divine how I live, and that ‘IS’ how Divine Closet Closet by Jackie Boutique goes far beyond Boutique continues to thrive. buying and selling clothes. I believe that my We appreciate all of the wonderful supstore‘s concept represents divinely inspired porters and clients. It has been a dynamic first women who are happy, poised, teachable and year for Divine Closet. We well-balanced spiritually, walk by faith and not by emotionally and physiCORPORATE SPONSOR sight. And, we call those cally. The store is always things that are not as though they are...transin a state of continual development of its formed, God-confident images of women and fullest potential. For we never reach our girls; Much financial prosperity; Much success, “fullest” potential; we just cease to live. I pressed down, shaken together and running thank God for the opportunity to represent over. our church through this entrepreneurial venture Pastor Caldwell has entrusted in me.

My husband, S. E. Cobbin, who has also been “Nothing is hampering your an inspiration, and I are forever grateful. ability to enter into a new At Windsor Village UMC, we have defield or fulfill your dreams, clared each Sunday that, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me (Philippibut you!” -- Dr. Jackie Cobbin ans 4:13). Fifty-two Sundays a year for over twenty years, surely by now, I do believe and However, there are several major steps that must live this scripture. I continue to receive conbe taken. This article is to be continued… firmation regarding my “life and work” as what happened a couple of months ago during Divine Closet by Jackie Boutique is located at the First Mission Conference at the Power 5505 West Orem, Houston , Texas 77085 Center . My staff and I participated as a venwww.divineclosetbyjackie.com dor with beautiful accessories from Divine Closet Boutique. Pastor Rev. Dr. Marcus Cosby from Wheeler Baptist Church was the Dr. Jackie Cobbin, owner of Divine Closet by Jackie luncheon speaker. As he proceeded to depart Boutique is an image and education consultant, from the conference, I greeted him and inquired about his wife. Then, I asked him if he CEO, Cobbin & Associate Education Consulting Services, adjunct faculty member of the University wanted to buy some accessories for her. He Houston Systems and a Technical Assistance responded to me by saying, “Oh, you are sellProvider for the Texas Education Agency. ing clothes now.” I replied, “I own a bou-

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“Selecting The Right Leadership Is Crucial During Times Like These.” — Aubrey R. Taylor

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hese are indeed difficult times we’re living in today. But are we in a crisis situation?

The answer to this question could depend largely on who you ask. One person may say, “times are getting better.” While another may say, “these are the worst times in American history.” But who can we trust during times like these? You know the answer to this question...don’t you? As a fellow believer you already know. So why are we so divided?

Why does it seem like we’re more divided today than almost anytime before in our nation’s history? I’m not sure. But, we must understand that before we’re Republicans, Democrats, Independents, Libertarians, or Socialists we’re brothers and sisters in Christ. And even if you happen to be an unbeliever, you’re still an American before you’re a Republican, Democrat, Independent, Libertarian, or Socialist. With that said, we must begin to allow our spirits to guide us as we sort our way through this seemingly valley moment in American history. But our best days as a nation are still right out there before us; not behind us my friend. I believe if we’re to step into them,

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR If you have an upcoming event and would like to have it published inside Houston Business Connections newspaper; send us the who, what, when, and where pertaining to the event and we’ll publish it free of charge.

Email: news@houstonbusinessconnections.com WEEK OF NOVEMBER 6TH

Sunday, November 6, 2011 — Our Houston Texans will take on the Cleveland Browns at Reliant Stadium @ 1:00 pm EST on CBS. Let’s support our home team!

Tuesday, November 8, 2011 — Information Session 3: Spring China Tour: Interested in joining fellow Members of the Greater Houston Partnership on a nine-day adventure to China? Join us for an information session, which will provide all details of the trip, including deadlines for payment and trip inclusions. For more info on this event visit: www.houston.org Tuesday, November 8, 2011 — World Bank PSLO Mission to Bogota, Colombia: The Greater Houston Partnership and the World Bank Group Private Sector Liaison Officer (PSLO) Network invite you to join a mission that will include country meetings with business and government representatives, in addition to presentations with International Financial Institutions (IFIs) such as: The World Bank Group, The Inter-American Development Bank, and The United Nations. Maximize your exposure to Houston’s 7th largest international trade partner with bilateral trade worth $8.2 billion in 2010. Learn about commercial opportunities in Colombia’s growing oil and gas sector and the World Bank’s project and financing portfolio in that market. For more info on this event visit: www.houston.org Wednesday, November 9, 2011 — State of METRO: The Metropolitan Transportation Authority of Harris County (METRO) offers several services that help the region meet their unique transportation needs.

This is an opportunity for Houston’s business community to hear from METRO’s new President and CEO George Greanias and his plan to improve mobility in the region. Join us to learn how the new METRO is moving toward an economically dynamic and sustainable model, improving the quality of life for the Houston Region. For more info on this event visit: www.houston.org

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Mark Your Calendar www.houston.org Friday, November 11, 2011 — Quarterly Networking Luncheon (Progressive): Join us for a structured networking lunch where each course takes you to a new table of members and business opportunities. Just bring your business cards, and we’ll make the introductions. For more info on this event visit: www.houston.org Thursday, November 10, 2011 — Wale will be at the House of Blues located at 1204 Caroline Street in Houston, Texas at 7:00 pm

Friday, November 11, 2011 — Alesana is coming to the Warehouse Live in Houston, Texas at 7:00 pm Thursday, November 10, 2011 — Boys Adrift: Confronting the epidemic of unmotivates boys by Leonard Sax, MD, PhD is coming to the Stafford Centre (End Stage) located at 10505 Cash Road, in Stafford, Texas 77477 from 8:30 am - 3:30 pm. Something scary is happening to boys today. From kindergarten to college, they are less resilient and less ambitious than they were a mere twenty years ago. In fact, a third of men ages 22 to 34 are still living at home with their parents – about a 100 percent increase in the past twenty years. Parents, teachers, and mental health professionals are worried about boys. But until now, no one has come up with good reasons for their decline – nor, more importantly, with workable solutions to reverse this troubling trend. Dr. Sax tackles the problem head on, drawing on the latest research and his vast experiences with boys and their families. He offers a wide variety of reassuring remedies, including innovative ways parents can wean their sons away from video games, practical steps they can take to improve their sons’ schooling, and surprisingly simple life changes parents can make to protect boys from the environmental estrogens that undermine boy’s motivation. Dr. Sax will share provocative analysis and practical suggestions to help boys reach their full potential. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from the nation’s foremost authority on boys and motivation. Dr. Sax’s seminars usually sell out, so take advantage of the early registration discounts and sign up today.For questions or more details about the event, please contact: Denise R. Williams at: (281) 778-9782 or communitynews@entouch.net.

Thursday, November 10, 2011 — Maximize Your Membership: GHP has a lot to offer its Members, but how do you know your company is getting the most out of its membership? As a valued Member of the Greater Houston Partnership, we want to be sure you are taking full advantage of the many benefits and resources available to you. For more info on this event visit:

Houston, Texas at 12:00 pm.

Saturday, November 12, 2011 -- The 5th Anniversary Celebration of Houston Black Professionals! You’ve been invited by Renee Winston. This event will take place from 6:00pm - 9:00pm at The Cajun Spot located at: 3719 Fry Road, Houston, TX — Houston Black Professionals — It is the 5th Anniversary of Houston Black Professionals’ Meetup!: Come join us on Saturday, November 12, 2011 to celebrate the 5th Anniversary of one of strongest and most powerful meetups in Houston! Come out to socially network and party with Houston’s Black Professional movers and shakers, and find out what we have in store for 2012!

This will be an evening of celebration, good food, live music, cake, door prizes and of course... NETWORKING, so bring plenty of business cards! Costs: $15 prepay - $20 at the door.The price includes food, and a networking list of attendees.

WEEK OF NOVEMBER 13TH Friday, November 11, 2011— The 2011 Annual Houston Arcade Expo will be taking place at the Crowne Plaza NW Brookhollow located at 12801 NW Freeway (US 290) at 6:00.

Sunday, November 13, 2011 — Willie Nelson - Kacey Musgraves is coming to the Arena Theater at 8:00 pm.

Friday, November 11, 2011 — The National Veterans Day Run — 11K and 1 Mile Walk will take place at 7:11 am at the Harris County War Memorial in Houston, Texas.

Saturday, November 12, 2011 (Monday, September 13, 2011 for Precinct Chair) First Day to File for Place on Ballot for the primary election.

Tuesday, November 15, 2011 through Wednesday, November 16, 2011 — Women’s Global Leadership Conference in Energy & Technology: The eighth installment of the Women’s Global Leadership Conference in Energy & technology (WGLC) is the largest women’s event in the industry and the only one that focuses on discussing the industry’s key environmental, economic, professional development and human capital issues in one setting. Attendees leave with an increased understanding of the full range of current issues pertinent to the industry and an ability to be change agents in their professional careers. For more info on this event visit: www.houston.org Wednesday, Novermber 16, 2011 — Understanding Government Contracts Workshop with RFPLINKS & UH Procurement Technical Assistance Center: Learn how to use GHP’s lead-generating database, RFP LINKS to your benefit. Attend the free workshop with the University of Houston’s Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) for personalized guidance in navigating the procurement process.For more information on this event visit www.houston.org Wednesday, November 16, 2011 — Marketing Excellence Luncheon: Join the Klub: Focusing on Community to Draw a Crowd: Join us at the Seventh Annual Marketing Excellence Luncheon to hear how Marcus Davis, owner of The Breakfast Klub, has achieved what so many of us want for our own businesses – raving fans.

Some call it “Tribal Marketing” or “Cult Marketing”, but Marcus calls it “Community Marketing”. He doesn’t view The Breakfast Klub as just a restaurant – it is a community center. For more info on this event visit: www.houston.org

Sunday, November 13, 2011 — Our Houston Texans will take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Tampa Bay @ 1:00 pm EST on CBS. Our home team needs our support!

Thursday, November 17, 2011 — Aretha Franklin is coming to the Arena Theatre in Houston Texas at 8:00 pm.

Saturday, November 12, 2011 — Tory Taylor Tompkins is coming to the Cellar Door located in Katy, Texas at 9:00 pm.

Saturday, November 12, 2011 — The Tamale Festival will be going down at Jones Plaza in

Monday, November 14 — Anthony Hamilton will be at the House of Blues in Houston, Texas at 7:00 pm.

Tuesday, November 15, 2011 — GHP Annual Tax Summit: The Greater Houston Partnership proudly announces the premier tax and tax policy continuing education event of 2011 for CPAs and attorneys. This year’s GHP Annual Tax Summit presents the nation’s foremost keynote speakers in state and federal tax. For more information on this event visit: www.houston.org

Thursday, November 17, 2011 — Sting is coming to the Verizon Wireless Theater in Houston, Texas at 8:00 pm.

Friday, November 18, 2011 — Blood On The Dance Floor W/Guests is coming to Fitzger-

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Can Governor Rick Perry Defeat President Obama in 2012?

17% OF THE VOTERS SAY YES; 62% SAY NO

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Aaron - YES

Al - YES

Amanda- YES

Betty- YES

Alfreda - YES

Cathy - YES

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OFFICIAL RESULTS: The Obama Vs. Perry Official Poll was conducted via the Aubrey R. Taylor (5,000) member facebook network. The individuals you see pictured are a few of the "Voter Participants" who took part in the poll. There was no margin of error as each "Voter Participant" answered the question via their personal facebook accounts.

Alex - NO

Alexia - NO

Alice - NO

Amy - NO

Andrea - NO

Andrea - NO

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In the poll survey 58 voters (17%) percent of the "Voter Participants" felt Governor Rick Perry could defeat President Obama in 2012.

L Dog - YES

Damien- YES

62%

Deborah - YES

Andrea - NO

Andria - NO

Angela - NO

Annette - NO

Belinda - NO

Bert - NO

Bill - NO

Brit - NO

Cassandra - NO

In the poll survey 207 voters (62%) percent of the "Voter Participants" didn't believe Governor Rick Perry could defeat President Obama in a General Election Showdown between the two candidates.

Darrell - YES

Elizabeth- YES

10%

Donell - YES

In the poll survey 32 voters (10%) of the "Voter Participants were undecided during the time the poll was being conducted via the Aubrey R. Taylor (5,000) member facebook network.

Gary - YES

Janet - YES

11%

George - YES

In the poll survey 36 voters (11%) of the "Voter Participants" wanted to keep their thoughts to themselves during the time the poll was being conducted via the network.

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“I DON’T KNOW” Jennifer- YES

Pamela - YES

Charles- NO

Justin - YES

Chrystal - NO

Chris - NO

THE PEOPLE PICTURED BELOW ARE A FEW OF THE VOTERS WHO DIDN’T KNOW WHETHER GOV. PERRY COULD DEFEAT PRESIDENT OBAMA AT THE TIME WE ASKED THIS QUESTION SHORTLY AFTER GOV. PERRY JUMPED INTO THE 2012 PRESIDENTIAL RACE.

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Debra

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Working together is the best way to get things done in Missouri City, Texas. The leader of a visionary community, Mayor Owen serves as a Market Area District Manager for Wells Fargo Bank of Texas and spends a great deal of his time with many of the residents on a daily basis. “Congratulations to Ron Reynolds on becoming the first African American to serve as the State Representive for Fort Bend County’s House District 27.” -- Mayor Allen Owen

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ayor Allen Owen is Missouri City’s tenth mayor since the City’s incorporation back in 1956. Mayor Owen’s profile shows his family’s long term residence of over 32 years in this community...a place he calls home. This is where Mayor Owen continues to dedicate much of his time and expertise towards the development of a community he and his wife of 42 years, Jane, reared their three chil- MAYOR ALLEN OWEN dren. Before his mayoral office, whose tenure began in 1994, Mayor Owen served as a Planning and Zoning Commissioner for five years and later as a Council Member for eight years having also served as Mayor Pro Tem.

Over 32 Years of Service for Missiouri City Texas From the beginning of Mayor Owen’s association with Missouri City, he has been highly visible in a growing community he shares with residents whose population numbers an estimated 65,000. Since then, Mayor Owen has continued working towards building a strong economy evidenced by attracting quality residential and commercial development to the area. The leader of a visionary community, Mayor Owen serves as a Market Area District Manager for Wells Fargo Bank of Texas and spends a great deal of his time with many of the residents on a daily basis. His community involvement includes tireless volunteer hours with the YMCA, United Way, March of Dimes and many other organizations. He serves on the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce, Fort Bend Womens Center, Fort Bend Literacy Council, Fort Bend Fair Association and holds a ViceChairman post on the Fort Bend Community Justice Council. Mayor Owen is also a Life-Time Vice-President and Director of the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo, Past-President of the Texas 4H Foundation, and President of the Asian American Family Counseling Center. Mayor Owen graduated from Southern Methodist University’s Graduate School of Finance and Banking and from Stephen F. Austin State University.

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In the name of Jesus, it is so!

Gracious and Most Holy Father, I plead the purifying blood of Jesus over Your blessed servants who are my beloved brothers and sisters in Christ. Father, bless their beloved spouses and bless them, also, in their season of singleness. Bless the inheritance of their beloved children, their families and entire bloodlines, the thorns that You placed in their sides, their ministries, their business endeavors and everything else connected to them. Your sovereign will reigns supreme in their lives. Father, You chose them to accomplish greater works for the sake of the kingdom and greater works they shall do. The word, (Your word) declares that they are Your friend, they are kings and queens, royal priests, men and women above reproach, prophetic voices to the nation and are excellent stewards over all that You have endowed them with.

In the name of Jesus, Lord God, stir up the spiritual gifts within them and enlarge their territories of promise. I thank You that my brothers and sisters operate in the fruit of Your Holy Spirit, that they are vessels of honor and walk uprightly, that they refuse the counsel of the ungodly and are widely respected, for Your name sake, wherever they go.

Father, allow Your goodness and Your loving kindness to remain with them forever. Fortify the spiritual hedges of protection that surround my brothers and sisters minds, bodies, souls and spirits, by the blood of Jesus. Keep them humble and grateful for the inevitable valley experiences for in due season You always unleash the miracles in their mouth that will move mountains. They are true, soul winning ambassadors for Christ and Your word is their weapon.

In the name of Jesus, intensify their resolve in You this day. Reaffirm within them that Your grace is always sufficient, that You can be trusted, and that King Jesus is interceding on their behalf daily. Lord God, You are greater than any situation. Give them the strength to cast every care at Your feet. Liberate their minds and unburden their spirits from the distractions of the world that they may flow freely in reverent praise to You. Cover them now under the shadow of Your almighty wings and instill in them Your compass of divine direction. As they submit themselves before You, like Your servant Job, confessing their sins, expressing their frustrations and weaknesses, have mercy on their sweet souls and bless them double for any trouble. You have established them this day to soar with eagles and to ride on Your chariots of fire with God given power, dominion, and authority.

In the name of Jesus, no weapon formed against my brother or my sister will be able to prosper and every tongue that rises up in judgment against them, they will

condemn. Holy Spirit, convert every critic, negate the efforts of every naysayer and silence every soothsayer, in the name of Jesus. Incinerate every false report, all bouts of confusion, doubt, spiritual congestion, demonic plots, assassination attempts, and all snares of iniquity, right now in the name of Jesus. Father, infuse them with an untouchable anointing of Your Spirit of wisdom, revelation, knowledge, understanding and discernment. I declare that EVERYTHING that comes near them MUST come through the blood of Jesus.

In the name of Jesus, reaffirm that success is not grounded in what can be seen or heard, but it is rooted in what You’ve preordained. I thank You for ordering my brothers and sisters steps and enabling them to stand on the word of God for such a time as this. Increase the measure of faith within them God. They are not merely water walkers by faith; they are the flavourful salt and radiant light of the earth by works. It is because You made them righteous by the blood of Jesus, that neither they nor their household will ever A Prayer For Excellence & Protection beg for bread. By the hand of Your angels,

By Minister Tonyai Palmer bring fresh manna, honey and quail to -----------------------------------------------their door. Remind WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/IBELIEVEGOD them that You will never leave them nor forsake them. I thank You, Lord Jesus, for engrafting Your Character upon theirs. You are the Overseer of their souls and they belong to You. In the name of Jesus, remove everything in and around the lives of my brothers and sisters that did not come with Your seal of approval.

You are their ROCK, their Fortress and their very present help whenever they are in a season of transitional need. Quicken their spirits so that they will never tire of doing well. Renew their strength by the resurrection power of Jesus Christ. Father, encase them in Your Holy presence. Saturate my brothers and sisters from the crown of their heads to the soles of their feet with fullness of joy. I thank You that the Earth is Yours and the fullness therein. Release the blessings of overflow into their lives, like the Noahic deluge of Genesis 9, as a symbol to the world that they are Your elect. The standard of the Lord, Your standard, continually goes before Your servants and they will suffer no harm. Establish their feet like hinds feet and fashion them in such a way that they will never slip. By Your Spirit God, their victory is already won!

Heavenly Father, Your amazing grace, abundant favor, surpassing peace and everlasting love rests upon them both now and forevermore. I touch and agree, declare and decree by the matchless name above every name, in the name at which every knee shall bow, in the mighty name of Jesus, it is so.

Amen.

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We Must Send Walker Walking says Sergeant Leon Hubbard Sergeant Leon Hubbard seeks to unseat Harris County Precinct 7 Constable May Walker in the 2012 Democratic Primary to be held on Tuesday, March 6, 2012 CANDIDATE SPOTLIGHT

“Together with my grassroots effort, aimed at working directly with citizens in this precinct, we’re going to win on Election Day!” The Texas Constitution of 1876 (Article 5, Section 18) provides for the election of a constable in each precinct of a county, and counties may have between four and eight precincts each depending on their population.

Currently, the term of office for Texas constables is four years.

“Constable May Walker has served 7 years as the Precinct 7 constable. She’s had her chance to provide better services to the citizens of this precinct and she’s squandered it!”

EARLY VOTING BEGINS: Tuesday, February 21, 2012

EARLY VOTING ENDS: Friday, March 2, 2012

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or over thirty years Sergeant Leon Hubbard has worked in Law Enforcement in one capacity or another. He’s a team player whose been asked to enter the race to become the next Constable for Harris County’s Precinct 7 by citizens and community leaders alike.

“According to what I’ve been told, morale is at an all-time low in the Precinct 7 Constable’s office. The time has come for us to change that — Constable May Walker must go,” says Sgt. Hubbard.

“We must bring honesty, integrity and experience back to Precinct 7,” states this husband, father, and law enforcement officer who dedicated many years (from 1983 to 2010) to serving in the Precinct 7 Constable’s office as a deputy and supervisor.

“I believe the people living in Precinct 7 deserve better representation, protection and services than what they’re currently getting from Constable May Walker,” he says.

“Changes need to be made in the way the Precinct 7 Constable’s office is being operated. We must find creative ways to get more deputies hired and on the streets. And during this campaign I’m going to be discussing some of the creative ways I’m going to do just that.”

According to Sgt. Hubbard, he’s worked in, and supervised the warrant, civil, and traffic safety divisions (in Precinct 7) and holds a Master Police Officer’s Certification.

“We need more officers on the streets – that’s the bottom line,” he says.

“We also need greater visibility in our neighborhoods. In many cases constables are more ACCESSIBLE to the citizens than their police chiefs and sheriffs. But this has not been the case in the Precinct 7 Constable’s office under Constable May Walker. But under my watch I want to make the office accessible to the community we’re sworn to serve and protect.”

“By increasing the visibility of patrols we’re going to reduce criminal activity.”

Sgt. Hubbard says he’s also going to create “HOTSPOT-UNITS” to aggressively fight crime in areas where there are a lot of citizen complaints about crime. “We’re going to work along with the people living in this precinct,” he says. “Under my watch, they’re going to see us out here working for them – and that’s a promise!”

He’s also going to create a “SPECIAL EVENTS DIVISION” to provide free security for special community related events. “I want the people living in this precinct to feel safe and protected when they attend special events in the area they love and call home.”

SERGEANT HUBBARD MEANS BUSINESS He’s committed to establishing a more active and AGGRESSIVE warrant division also.

TIME IS UP FOR CONSTABLE MAY WALKER “This constable is not running Precinct 7 the way it needs to be run. And by the grace of God (and the help of the voters in Precinct 7) I’m going to do a much better job when I’m elected in the Democratic Primary to be held on Tuesday, March 6, 2012,” Sgt. Hubbard says.

Early voting for the Democratic Primary begins on Tuesday, February 21st and ends on Friday, March 2nd, 2012. Sgt. Hubbard is planning to take his message to citizens all across the precinct.

“Early voting is going to be crucial in this race. I don’t want my supporters to just wait until Election Day to vote. I want them to take advantage of early voting!”

SOME OF THE DUTIES OF YOUR CONSTABLE Sergeant Leon Hubbard along with his wife Minnie and granddaugher Jada

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WWW.SERGEANTLEONHUBBARD.COM He’s going to work directly with business owners to make sure they aren’t taken advantage of by people who write hot checks and try to get away with it. “We’re going to AGGRESSIVELY go after “hot check writers” and make sure business owners recover compensation for the services they provide to people who has written them hot checks,” Sgt. Hubbard proclaims.

“Under my leadership we’re also going to re-establish and create a more dependable “CIVIL DIVISION” so the citizens of Precinct

7 who happen to get civil citations (will get served) and have their day in court — instead of simply getting a default judgment levied against them because of bad service provided by the Precinct 7 Constable’s office.”

“The Precinct 7 Constable’s office can be run much better and more efficient than its being run right now; and, I’m the man for the job. I know what needs to be done. And I’m committed to making sure Precinct 7 doesn’t lose any more grants because of accountability issues,” he says.

In Texas, constables and their deputies are fully empowered police officers with countywide jurisdiction and thus, may legally exercise their authority in any precinct within their county and adjacent counties; however, some constables’ offices limit themselves to providing law enforcement services only to their respective precinct, except in the case of serving civil and criminal process. Constables and their deputies may serve civil process in any precinct in their county and any contiguous county and can serve warrants anywhere in the state.

“It’s time for us to get it right in the Precinct 7 constable’s office! And that’s why I’m coming out of retirement to serve the citizens of this Precinct again.”

The duties of a Texas constable generally include providing bailiffs for the justice of the peace court(s) within his precinct and serving process issued therefrom and from any other court. Moreover, some constables’ offices limit themselves to only these activities but others provide patrol, investigative, and security services as well.

HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT SERGEANT LEON HUBBARD If you would like to support The Leon Hubbard for Harris County Constable (Precinct 7) campaign please visit his website at: www.sergeantleonhubbard.com and make a donation today! You may also put in your request to have a yard sign placed in your yard to show your support. This article is a paid advertorial published by The Leon Hubbard for Precinct 7 Constable Campaign.

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The Process of Winning “BUILDING WINNING LIVES”

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e applaud the successes of those we consider to be winners in every conceivable area of life. But, it’s imperative that we realize that anything worthwhile in life came by process and patience. Please understand that the process of winning is filled with challenges and adversity. As I reflect upon my study of scripture there are principles to winning that stand out and mark a path for becoming a true winner.

Purpose: The one thing that drives me to stay on the right path; its knowing my purpose. Purpose is the source that keeps me directed.

The discovery of “why” I’m here gave me the “what” I should be doing. Without purpose we have a tendency to wonder or go in circles; busy but getting nowhere.

Path: If you’re on the right road you have a much greater chance of getting where you should be than if you’re going in the wrong direction.

careful how you go about doing it; and make sure that you don’t do others as you pursue your goals.

I’m really afraid of persons who will do anything to reach their goals.

Some people allow their pursuit to carry them to dishonest means; and feel those means are justified. Just remember you will reap exactly what you sow.

Problems: In this life you will have problems. How you handle those problems is one of the biggest challenges of winning. 1 Refuse to acPreparation: When purpose and cept failure. You are not a failure path are discovered, education and when you fail. You are only a failure experience will when you give have to follow. up. 2. Keep FOCUS ON EMPOWERMENT However, there are going! I read a still going to be story that some valleys and mountains along Colonel Sanders went to 1,000 the journey of life. I’ve come to the places to sell his chicken recipe bepoint that rather than complain fore he found that interested buyer. while going through the valleys, I 3. Shake it off and step up. I alnow ask God what lesson are You ways remember the story of the teaching me in the valley moments; mule that fell in the hole and the but, I’m always mindful to rememfarmer would throw dirt on him to ber to take a moment to celebrate bury him, but he would shake it off on the mountains. and put the dirt under his feet. As time went on the more dirt he shook Pursuit: Don’t just plan to do it .You off and put under his feet the more must do it! However, please be elevated he became until the point

that he was out of the hole. What would have been his burial eventually became his blessing!

Pinnacle: Process brings you to pinnacle. Be the best that you can be. But remember to be yourself.

No two people travel the same path to success.

Be Blessed! Be smart — and remember...“The Lord wants you to Win!”

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Every day is another opportunity to win!!!

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ald’s at 6:00 pm.

Saturday, November 19, 2011 - Korn is coming to the Verizon Wireless Theater at 8:00 pm.

Saturday, November 19, 2011 - Heaven’s Best Music Fest is coming to Tom Bass Park in Houston, Texas at 12:00 pm.

Saturday, November 19, 2011 — Get a sneak preview of September Morning from 2:00 pm 5:00 pm at the Rice Media Center located at Rice University Entrance 8 on corner of University and Stockton in Houston, Texas. Catch a sneak preview of Texas filmmaker Chris Eska’s upcoming feature SEPTEMBER MORNING, a Civil War-era story about a boy sent to retrieve a wanted man. This event is FREE and open to public! Chris Eska was raised in the village of Ottine, Texas (pop. 98). He studied sociology and art at Rice University before attending UCLA’s MFA film directing program. His short films have screened on PBS, at the Coca-Cola Refreshing Filmmaker’s Competition, the Texas Filmmaker’s Showcase, and at film festivals worldwide. Doki-Doki, his UCLA master’s thesis film, premiered on the national PBS series Independent Lens with an introduction by Susan Sarandon. His first feature, August Evening, won the $50,000 Target Filmmaker Award was nominated for two 2008 Independent Spirit Awards, where it took home the Cassavetes Award. Surveys will be provided if you have any feedback for the filmmaker. Parking will also be FREE due to football game later that day!

Friday, November 25, 2011 — Demi Lovato is coming to the Verizon Wireless Theater in Houston, Texas at 7:30 pm.

WEEK OF NOVEMBER 27TH

Sunday, November 27, 2011 — Our Houston Texans will be taking on the Jacksonville Jaguars in Jacksonville @ 1:00 pm EST on CBS. This is a game we should win!

Thursday, December 1, 2011 — Jerrod Niemann is coming to the House of Blues in Houston, Texas at 7:00 pm.

Thursday, December 1, 2011 — Joe Bonamassa is coming to Verizon Wireless Theater in Houston, Texas at 8:00 pm.

Friday, December 2, 2011 — Cirque Du Soleil Dralion is coming to the Toyota Center at 3:30 pm

WEEK OF DECEMBER 4TH

Saturday, November 19, 2011 -- Tyler Bryant & the Shakdown is coming to the Firehouse Saloon in Houston, Texas at 7:00 pm.

WEEK OF NOVEMBER 20TH

Sunday, November 20, 2011 — Our Houston Texans have bye week this week.

Sunday, December 4, 2011 — Our Houston Texans are facing off against the Atlanta Falcons at Reliant Stadium @ 1:00 pm EST on FOX. Let’s go Texans!

Monday, December 5, 2011 — Jay-Z with Kanye West is coming to the Toyota Center at 7:30 pm.

WEEK OF DECEMBER 11TH

Monday, November 21, 2011 — Black Veil Brides is coming to the House of Blues in Houston Texas at 6:30 pm.

Sunday, December 11, 2011 — Our Houston Texans are taking on the Cincinnati Bengals in Cincinnati @ 1:00 pm EST on CBS. The Bengals are a little better this year be the Texans can beat them. Let’s go Texans!

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fter high school, Troy B. Smith had no career choices to choose from and it’s easy to see why.

“I come from a large family, and by the time I graduated all the good careers were gone,” says Smith as he laughingly explains his siblings’ varied careers.

“Let’s see, I’m No. 12 of 13 children and when I graduated my brothers and sisters were working in various careers such as the Harris County Hospital District, public school system, Veterans Administration, aviation, U. S. Postal Service, engineering and military fields. One brother is a fire chief. So that left me wondering, what am I going to do?

That was more than 22 years ago and Smith eventually fell into a rewarding and successful career path. Today, he’s the owner of Troy B. Smith Professional Services, a full-service funeral business with 20 employees located at 9013 Scott St. in Houston’s Sunnyside community. Careful consideration with a wellthought-out plan went into naming his company. “A Trusted Name When Caring Counts,” is the company’s slogan, and the last four digits of the telephone number spell out T-R-O-Y. His career has taken him to some of the most amazing areas of the funeral home industry, from servicing notable celebrity and political figures at small and large funeral home companies to being a partner in one. Because of his compassionate, caring, thoughtful and sympathetic attitude, families are especially grateful to him for his caring nature.

In 1989, Smith found his niche in the funeral services industry when he attended and graduated from Commonwealth College of Funeral Service with an associate of science degree. He attained his Certified Funeral Service Practitioner (CFSP) certification from the Academy of Professional Funeral Service

Practice where he serves as an ambassador for the academy. To expand his knowledge to better serve families, he applied and was accepted as a member of the British Institute of Embalmers (MBIE).

It was at his first job in the industry where he noticed his inner gift of caring for families in their time of need. “I remember going to this funeral home for an ad for my church and noticed they were looking for a limo driver,” he says. “Right away I knew this was the career for me. It was my ‘ministry.’ I had the uncanny ability to help people get through the death of a loved one in a caring way.”

His experience lends itself to building lasting relationships with families as he continues to service them from one generation to the next. He attributes much of his caring and compassionate nature to the fact that he was

raised in a very large family.

A product of the Sunnyside area, Smith attended T. M. Fairchild Elementary School, Crispus Attucks Middle School and Evan E. Worthing Senior High School, graduating in 1983. He also attended Prairie View A&M University and Texas Southern University.

Smith served as president of the Houston Funeral Directors and Morticians Association for two separate terms. Under his leadership and guidance, membership increased immensely and the organization continued to give back to the community by providing toys and food for the less fortunate and scholarships to those entering the funeral service industry. In 2007, the Independent Funeral Directors and Morticians Association of Texas, Inc. named Smith as “Professional of the Year.” He is a member of, and serves on numerous local

civic, community, state and national boards.

Serving on the Houston Funeral Directors and Morticians Association board allowed Smith to “build bridges in the industry,” with colleagues and constituents.

“I was fortunate enough to travel to different regions of the country and expand my knowledge,” he says. “I’m constantly traveling attending conventions developing a clearinghouse of experts, creating lasting relationships.”

With consumers having more to choose from these days, Smith says, his funeral company is thinking outside the box and has established a five-year strategic plan.

In recent years, according to the National Funeral Directors Association, consumers have increasingly relied on the Internet as a leading resource for information. In response, businesses have increased their presence on the Web and funeral service is no exception. In order to enhance service to families and community, many funeral homes now have their own Web site. Having a presence in cyberspace allows funeral homes to easily display their products and services, which, in turn, provides the consumer with the freedom to conduct research at-will.

“My vision is one-stop shopping for consumers covering major service industries,” says Smith, whose typical day at the office starts at 8 a.m. checking emails and setting up appointments with families. “As an entrepreneur, you’re only going to be successful if you put 100 percent into what you do.”

As with any business venture, struggles and problems do arise, causing many to cave in and quit. Smith attributes his strong faith in God and stood on Romans 8:28 when the going got rough. “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”

“I know that every good and perfect gift comes from the Lord and I thank Him everyday that I get to serve others in an industry that cares about families.”

-------------------------------------------------------Rochelle Rucker is a writer based in Houston and is President/CEO of CalComm PR, LLC.

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Colbert/Ball Tax Service is the Tax Service of the Future In addition to preparing individual tax returns, Colbert/Ball Tax Service provides tax preparation services for Federal and State tax returns for individuals and small businesses. One of the main fo-

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Federal and State tax returns. We will assist you in completing our comprehensive questionnaire. All legal deductions are applied and, you will receive the maximum refund possible. We can prepare multiple State returns in conjunction with taxpayers relocating or for those individuals working outside of their State of residence during the year.

Electric Filing e-File Through State-of-the-art technology and the best software available we can electronically (e-file) your return. E-filing greatly increases the accuracy of your tax return. Our computer program will check your return and let us know if there are errors in the return. Not only is e-filing more accurate it’s faster! If you choose one of our refund loan products (described below) you could have money in minutes! No more waiting six to eight weeks for a check in the mail. We can even have it deposited directly into your bank account. And if you prefer a paper return we can do that too!

Refund Anticipation Loan RAL We can file your return and have your loan available within two days. You not only will save a little money, will not have to wait six weeks for a check that could possibly get lost in the mail! The benifit of making this choice ….you still pay nothing up front since all fees are deducted from your refund.

Electronic Refund Check ERC You can save money by choosing our Refund Anticipation Check. You still receive all the benefits of electronic filing, but you wait 10 – 14 days for your money. All fees are deducted from the refund amount when you receive in your loan check.

Direct Deposit If none of the refund loan options are convenient for you we are able to still process your return the “old-fashioned way”! And you will get the e-file accuracy, pay lower fees and have your refund mailed to you or direct deposited into your bank account from the IRS. At COLBERT/BALL, we are committed to providing each of our clients with the option they are most comfortable using. Our

desire is to make your income tax filing as painless and as stress free as possible!

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Low Startup Cost With Unlimited Territories Available In Your Area The mission of Colbert/Ball Tax Service is to continue providing

opportunities for people to own their businesses. This is an exciting time to become an innovative entrepreneur. Annually, the tax preparation industry excels in growth and potential, providing a stable and solid source of revenue that is unaffected by economic change. In 2008, over 144 million individual tax returns were filed, of which more than 86 million were filed electronically, an increase of 16% over the previous year. This supports the I.R.S. mandate to make 90% of all tax returns filed electronically by the year 2010. Colbert/Ball Tax Service is a company on the rise. We have secured our reputation as a key competitor in the tax industry.

Choosing to become a member of the Colbert/Ball family will afford you the opportunity to achieve your dreams.

Colbert/Ball Tax Service will provide you powerful electronic tax preparation software, marketing concepts, training programs and seasoned individuals with more than four decades of experience in the tax industry.

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-In 2004, over 61 million people filed their returns electronically and that number has grown by over 71% as of 2008.

-Tax preparation and electronic filing is a multi-billion dollar industry.

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Unfortunately, you become ill and can’t keep your business going. The rent and office equipment lease haven’t been paid in three months. You get served with papers, to recoup the money and to go after your personal assets.

If you had formed a Corporation or an LLC when you started your business, then you would only be liable for the money invested into the business. The creditor couldn’t go after you personally, (unless of course you signed a personal guarantee).

Bitter Divorce: Ten years ago, you married the woman of your dreams. You shared five happy years of marriage before starting a family with two children. Also, during this time you were successful in building your sports equipment business into a successful retail chain.

In year eight, your marriage starts to fall apart. Within a year and a half, after some bitter disputes, you’re able to work out custody and visitation rights with the kids. However, your ex-wife has also decided to sue you for two millions dollars and alimony. You are not made of money and the business carries a large over-head, what are you going to do?

How are you going to prove that you don’t have this kind of money? If a majority of your assets really belong to a Corporation, then those assets cannot be touched to fulfill a personal obligation.

Don’t let yourself become another asset protection case study, Contact The Hunt Law Group, P.C. today about how to get started with your asset protection plan.

Call the firm at: (713)869-7066.

Tax Defense & Planning The Hunt Law Group is experienced in tax planning and defense. Their background stems from providing strategic tax planning services, and representation of clients in resolving matters with tax collection agencies in the United States. She also earned her Master’s Degree in Taxation from Southern Methodist University.

We are well qualified to help our clients with their tax matters. Tax Defense: In the case of taxpayer delinquencies, tax assessments and tax collection matters, problems can often be resolved through face-toface negotiations with ITS agents.

Remember, tax agents are trained to identify and question both legitimate and questionable tax “loopholes” utilized by your professional advisors during the preparation of your tax filings. Therefore, it is always wise to utilize tax professionals to represent you and your interests when dealing with taxing authorities. The Hunt Law Group, P.C. has the experience necessary to handle tax disputes

against the Internal Revenue Service.

IRS Tax Defense

“Don’t face the IRS alone” If you’re one of the millions of frustrated taxpayers who owes the IRS or state back taxes, we can help.

Everyday businesses and Individuals across the nation turn to The Hunt Law Group, P.C. to resolve their individual and payroll tax debt. Our tax team consists of Tax Attorneys, and highly skilled Tax Professionals, who have several years experience in finding a permanent solution to your tax problem, utilizing the broadest range of tax relief strategies.

Are you looking to: Settle or contest an existing tax liability Stop a wage garnishment or bank levy Reduce penalties and interest File back tax returns for multiple years Negotiate or Re-negotiate a monthly payment plan Minimize liability from unpaid payroll tax Release or withdraw a tax lien Obtain relief from a spouse’s tax debt Get representation for a tax audit

SERVICES WE OFFER: OFFER IN COMPROMISE INSTALLMENT AGREEMENT (Payment Plan) WAGE GARNISHMENT RELEASE BANK LEVY RELEASE FEDERAL TAX LIEN REMOVAL AUDIT REPRESENTATION PAYROLL TAX REPRESENTATION INNOCENT SPOUSE RELIEF UNFILED TAX RETURNS CURRENTLY NOT COLLECTIBLE PENALTY ABATEMENT (Penalty reduction)

Don’t fight the IRS alone. The Hunt Law Group, P.C. will stop the IRS from contacting you and

handle all communication and correspondences with the IRS throughout the duration of your case. Remove the stress of your tax situation and put it where it belongs: in the hands of qualified tax professionals. Our Tax Attorneys know the ins and outs of tax relief.

Asset Protection – Unfortunately, many business owners think about asset protection after a catastrophic event costs them their business or their personal assets. Insurance alone cannot shield a business owner from a catastrophic event. Every business owner should have an asset protection strategy to provide protection of their assets from the operations of their business, including the actions of their employees.

Retirement Planning The business provides opportunity beyond present income for owners. Owners should also use their business as a vehicle for retirement savings.

Tax Deferral Planning – Second best only to eliminating tax entirely are tax deferral opportunities.

Taking a current deduction to avoid tax until a later date can be beneficial since most taxpayers are in a lower tax bracket later in life.

Estate Planning When you die, will your property and personal effects pass to the persons you choose or will the government make the decision for you? Will you receive proper care as you age?

Who will take care of you and your property if you are incapacitated? Who will get custody of your children? Do you want to make these decisions or do you want the State of Texas to make these decisions for you?

Most people don’t like to think about death, much less plan for it. No matter the size of a person's estate, every adult should protect themselves and the interests of their loved ones by developing some type of estate plan to ensure that there is continuity in the handling of you money and property.

For some people, this will be a will and durable power of attorney for health care and property. For others, a combination of a wills, trusts, business formation, and other estate planning devices will be in their best interest.

Do You Have An Estate Plan?

You should have an estate plan if: (1) You are a parent of minor children; (2) You own property, or (3) You care about your health care treatment or financial affairs.

The Hunt Law Group, P.C. can explain all options available to you in meeting your estate planning goals and fulfilling the needs of your loved ones. If you have questions about estate planning, need to have estate planning docu-

ments drafted, or would like an experienced attorney to review your current estate plan contact The Hunt Law Group, P.C. Some of our estate planning services include: Revocable Living Trusts, Bypass Trust, Life Insurance Trusts (ILITS), Charitable Trusts, Simple & Complex Wills, Financial Power of Attorneys, Health Care Power of Attorneys, Probate Services, Living Wills, Guardianships and Conservatorships (both for Minors and Adults), Codicils/Amendments and Restatements to Current Estate Plans and Advance Tax Planning.

------------------------------------------------------The Hunt Law Group, P.C. will customize an estate plan to meet your specific needs so that you—not the government—make that choice. Call the Hunt Law Group, Inc. for a free consultation at: (713)869-7066.

A Few Question You Should Ask Yourself?

QUESTION: If you are a parent of a minor child and both you and your spouse died simultaneously in a car accident, do you know who would be raising your child?

QUESTION: If someone opened fire at your job today and killed you, would there be a bitter dispute between family members regarding your assets?

Despite the importance of a Will, at least 50% of American’s do not have one. A Will is a legal document that designates how you want your money and property (your estate) to be distributed after your death. Parents of minor children can also use a Will to name a guardian. This is imperative because if you do not name a guardian, the State of Texas will appoint one and they may not appoint the guardian whom you would have chosen.

If a person dies with a Will (“testate”), the probate court determines if the Will is valid, hears any objections to the Will, orders that creditors be paid and supervises the process to assure that property remaining is distributed in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Will.

The typical cost to probate an estate is in the range of 3% to 7% of the total estate value. On the other hand, if you die without a will (“intestate”) the State of Texas steps in and decides how your assets will be distributed, which may not conform to your wishes or what is best for the people closest to you.

Even if some items do not hold great monetary value, they could hold an enormous amount of sentimental value. Failing to indicate who receives these treasures in your Will can cause friction between family members that lasts for decades.

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Durable Power of Attorney: If you had an unexpected heart attack today and was hospitalized, does someone have the legal authority to access your accounts to pay your bills so your bank doesn’t foreclose on your mortgage or the utility company doesn’t cut off your phone, electric, heat, and power? Don’t assume that your spouse has the legal authority to sign your name because they may not. A durable power of attorney is a legal document that allows you to name someone you trust to handle your finances if you cannot due to sickness or incapacity. Without a durable power of attorney, your family will be forced to commence expensive proceedings to have the court appoint a guardian so as to access your funds to pay for your care and other expenses.

Medical Power of Attorney: 1. If on the way home from work today you were in a severe car accident which rendered you unconscious, does someone have the legal au-

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thority to make health care decisions on your behalf?

2. Are you opposed to certain types of surgeries? Do you want to be resuscitated?

Does someone have the right to receive your medical information?

A Medical Power of Attorney allows you to name someone (an Agent) to make health care decisions for you if you are unable to do so due to temporary unconsciousness. This power of attorney involves only health care decisions and does not affect your property and assets. A Medical Power of Attorney only goes into effect when you are no longer able to make your own health care decisions. Without a Medical Power of Attorney, your family will have to request a court appointed guardian to make these decisions and guardianship is a costly procedure in Texas, even if it is limited to guardian of the person and to medical treatment decisions.

4. Would you want to receive medical procedures to prolong your life? A Living Will allows you to state whether you want certain treatments withheld or withdrawn if they are only prolonging the dying process or if there is no hope of recovery if you will soon die from a terminal illness. Living Wills only go into effect if you are no longer able to make your own health care decisions. For example, if you suffer an incapacitating stroke and are permanently unconscious and unable to communicate with your doctor. Without a Living Will, the emotional burden of making this decision is placed on you family which can cause grief and sometimes end up in a costly legal battle as in the Terri Schiavo case.

Revocable Living Trust: The purpose of a Revocable Living trust is to hold your assets, usually under your control, during your

lifetime and to distribute those assets at your death. Unlike a Will, a Living Trust does not go through probate so assets can be distributed immediately according to your instructions by the trustee, thus avoiding the cost and time delays of probate proceedings. If you own property in another state, a Revocable Living Trust eliminates the need to probate that property in that state. Also if you have minor children a Revocable Living Trust enables you to name their guardian who will also manage any trust property for young beneficiaries. Unlike a will which is a public document, the property of the trust, terms of the trust, and identity of trust beneficiaries are private. Also, Trusts are less susceptible to a successful challenge by disappointed heirs where as anyone related by blood can contest a will which freezes the disposition of assets in litigation.

There are many reasons, both emotional and financial, for having a sound estate plan. It doesn’t matter how old you are, your family and loved ones will suffer when you leave them. While that cannot be helped, if you prepare, you can spare them a great deal of additional grief and expenses. Business Law The Hunt Law Group, P.C. can skillfully represent your business in a wide variety of matters.

We provide client-centered, cost-effective services that will assist you in all your business endeavors.

Some of the services we provide include, but are not limited to: Formations, Contact Negotiations, Drafting and Reviewing Partnership and LLC Agreements, Business Solutions, Non-Profit Organizations, Protection (Copyright, Trademark) and Criminal Defense.

When you are charged with a crime, you could be facing damage to your reputation, your loved ones, and even loss of your freedom. Don’t risk facing a criminal prosecution alone. The Hunt Law Group, P.C. is devoted to protecting your rights and making sure you are being treated fairly. When you are suspected of committing a crime, the government will work hard to convict you, and it will not always respect your rights. We are here to protect your rights and work for you. We work tirelessly to put together the strongest case on behalf of our clients. From our thorough attention to details, to intensive interviews with witnesses, to meetings with prosecutors, we are able to negotiate from a position of strength because we do our homework and utilize every option available to help our clients.

Regardless of the crime you are charged with, we will vigorously defend you. We represent clients on a full range of criminal matters including: Traffic Violations, Misdemeanors & Felonies, DUI /DWI, Drug crimes, Assault, Criminal Sexual Conduct, Weapon Charges, White-Collar Offenses, Fraud, Embezzlement, Theft, Burglary, Robbery, Parole, Probation Violations, Sealing or Expungment of Records, Bail and Bond re-

ductions, Juvenile Delinquency Proceedings, Jail Visits and Murder. If you’ve been charged with a crime and need help, contact The Hunt Law Group, P.C. for a FREE CONSULTATION to discuss your case! We can be reached at: (713)869-7066.

You should NOT answer any questions from the police or the prosecutor without your lawyer present.

Family Law The Hunt Law Group, P.C. works to resolve your problems. We understand the need for resolution in a case involving a child, spouse, or individual with whom a dispute has begun.

Our team concentrates on family issues, including, but not limited to: Divorce, Annulments, Property settlements, Premarital agreements, Child custody, Child Support, Grandparents rights, Adoption, Paternity , and Name changes.

Family Law- FAQ's QUESTION: How long does it take to get a divorce? If the spouses have reached an agreement on all of the relevant issues a divorce may be obtained on the 61st day after the divorce petition was filed. If an agreement is not possible and the case must be tried, the length of time is primarily dependent on the Court's docket. In Harris County, most divorce cases are set for trial within six to twelve months after the divorce petition is filed.

QUESTION: If my spouse and I have agreed to all the relevant terms, what is the general procedure for obtaining and finalizing the divorce? It is common for spouses to believe that they have an agreement, but they actually have not addressed all the necessary terms, such as child custody or support, or property division. Assuming all required terms are agreed to in advance of filing, the divorce can be a relatively simple legal procedure. The attorney for the Petitioner (the filing spouse) files the divorce petition and either has the petition served on the other spouse or the other spouse executes a Waiver of Service. The Petitioner's attorney then drafts an Agreed Final Decree of Divorce and any other necessary documents which are reviewed and signed by the other spouse. The other spouse is free to hire or consult with an attorney of his or her own. After the necessary papers are signed by the parties and attorneys, the Petitioner and his attorney then go to court for a hearing to have the Court enter the Decree and other documents.

QUESTION: Do I have to show fault to get a divorce? Texas is a no-fault divorce state which means that it is unnecessary to show that either party was at fault in order to obtain a divorce. It is only necessary to show that there is marital discord and there is no reasonable expectation of reconciliation.

However, many fault issues (adultery, cruelty, etc.) are frequently relevant factors in divorce cases because they can have an impact on how the community property is divided, or how custody is decided.

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we’re going to have to elect the right people to serve us. Our elected officials should represent our own personal ideals and beliefs. But how do we identify the right ones? Well, I’m glad you asked that question. Back in 2008 during the election that saw us elect our first African American president, I asked Republican, Democratic and Libertarian leaders from across Texas this very question. And their statements seem to have more value today than they did back then. Texas Supreme Court Justice, Wallace B. Jefferson issued this response to my question, “The public benefits from a steady hand during times of crisis — someone dedicated to evaluating whatever emergency is presented; conferring with all affected, and then making clear decisions together with contingency plans for unanticipated complications.”

To guide our nation, families, and businesses out of the place where we find ourselves today, we’re going to have to do it together as Americans. Be blessed, empowered, inspired, motivated and even rejuvenated if need be; this ain’t the time to get tired! Onward to 2012...And may God continue to bless America...the home of the free!

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What Political Leaders Had to Say

our Democratic candidates will finally return responsible and sensible leadership to our government.” NOTE: Keep in mind that Chairman Richie made this comment back in 2008 while George W. Bush was still President.

Patrick Dixon, Chairman of The Texas Libertarian Party: Speaks to Aubrey R. Taylor about the importance of electing good leadership during times of crisis. CHAIRMAN DIXON: “I doubt anyone would argue that leadership is not important at any time, but it is also necessary in order to prevent a crisis before it occurs. It is at times of crisis that the temptation for a leader to become a dictator grows. A great leader has followers that sincerely believe in the mission instead of being coerced to support a mission under threat.”

Tommy Thomas - Republican, Former Harris County Sheriff: Speaks to Aubrey R. Taylor about the importance of electing good leadership during times of crisis. SHERIFF

THOMAS: “Good leadership during times of crisis is especially important because the qualities good leaders possess give others confidence, provide direction and ease concerns related to the crisis. Good leaders possess many important qualities: a.) Honesty and integrity. b.) The ability to inspire others. c.) A vision for the future and the know-how to get the job done. d.) Qualifications and experience. e.) Good communication and organizational skills. f.) Ability to delegate.”

Adrian Garcia - Democratic Current Harris County Sheriff: Speaks to Aubrey R. Taylor about the importance of electing good leadership during times of crisis. SHERIFF GARCIA: “Good leadership is always critical not just during a crisis. However, the public and employees need to know that they have someone they can follow when they most need direction. Leadership should be visible and engaged, making the most difficult decisions. I saw this in Mayor Bill White during and after Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, and Ike. Effective leadership makes citizens feel protected before, during and after a critical incident. An effective leader needs to be respected and supported, and I am honored that the three main employee groups of the Sheriff’s Office have endorsed my candidacy and NOT their boss.”

Ed Emmett (i) - Republican, Current Harris County Judge: Speaks to Aubrey R. Taylor about the importance of electing good leadership during times of crisis. JUDGE EMMETT: “Leadership is critical during times of crisis, but effective leadership is born of preparation.

The best leader with great instincts and skills will only be successful if he is prepared.”

Pat Lykos (i) - Republican, Current Harris County District Attorney: Speaks to Aubrey R. Taylor about the importance of electing good leadership during times of crisis. D.A. LYKOS: “Leadership is vital to swift assessment, rapid response, optimizing use of resources, adaptation to changing circumstances and minimizing collateral damage in controlling a crisis. Leaders should always demonstrate a calm confidence and be decisive. The effective enforcement of our criminal laws is essential to keeping the social fabric intact, which is based upon law and order and the rule of law. As Drucker said, “Leaders do the right things and managers do things right.” Good leaders hold themselves accountable first, and then their subordinates.”

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AT HOME WITH PRECINCT CHAIR CARMEN CUNEO

MEET CARL PITTMAN: Wallace B. Jefferson (i) - Republican Chief Justice Texas Supreme Court: Speaks to Aubrey R. Taylor about the importance of electing good leadership during times of crisis.

JUSTICE JEFFERSON: “The public benefits from a steady hand during a time of crisis — someone dedicated to evaluating whatever emergency is presented, conferring with all affected, and then making clear decisions together with contingency plans for unanticipated complications.”

Boyd L. Richie, Party Current Chairman of the Texas Democratic Party - Speaks to Aubrey R. Taylor about the importance of electing good leadership during times of crisis.

CHAIRMAN RICHIE: “It is clear Americans and Texans are currently suffering as we face multiple crises on different fronts. Whether it is dealing with economic, healthcare, or national security issues, good leadership is necessary for our society to get through these difficult times. Level headed leadership is crucial in order to see the predicament through the end and to make certain all possible scenarios have been played out. Politicians, like our current failed Republican leaders, who shoot from the hip and continue to ignore the best interest of our citizens while protecting their special interest friends, have forgotten their job description representing their constituents. I am confident

“I Recently Held A Fundraiser At My Home For Carl Pittman, 2012 Candidate for Harris County Sheriff” Here’s A litte about Carl

Carl has an in depth knowledge and passion for the profession of law enforcement. As an experienced peace officer and arl Pittman was born, August 5, business man, Carl will bring leadership 1963 in Fulshear, Texas, with the and management experience to the Harris help of a mid-wife in the very County Sheriff’s Office. Carl has an undersame house in which he was to grow up. standing that accountability is a two-sided This little two room coin. An agency shack was the home where must be accountable Carl experienced some to its community and very humbling circumemployees just as the stances, and it also helped employee is held Carl forge a determination equallyaccountable. to excel in life. With the Transparency is just death of his father in 1970 a word if there is no Carl and his two sisters substance to it. TreatCarl, wife Kristi and Carmen were raised by their mother. ing all people fairly It was a challenging time for is a trait that Carl cannot overemphasize. the family, with no running water in the litThe most valuable asset of any organization tle tin roofed house until 1978, and no air is its people. Carl understands that the Harconditioning - just a wood burning stove ris County Sheriff must do everything in and a couple of window fans. Carl became his power to help create a respectful profesall too acquainted with many of the hard resional working relationship with the Harris alities of life. The annual crops County Commissioner’s Court and other (be it cotton or pecans) were the work of elected and appointed officials. Law enthe day for Carl and his family. Having to forcement is a partnership and operates opput school clothes on lay-away was just the timally within the framework of a team. way it was. Seeing his mother, with only a Carl believes that the individual that third grade education, toil so hard to supholds the sheriff’s position must obey the port the family motivated Carl to succeed law just as the department’s employees are and to hope that one day he could rise to a expected to obey the law. Public trust is position where he could take care of her in earned when it is evident that those a manner worthy of the devotion empowered to enforce the law obey the law she had given him, despite their economic themselves. Carl looks forward to hearing trials. That however, was not God’s plan your law enforcement concerns. and Carl lost his mother in August of 1985.

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This page spotlighting a special moment in U.S. history is made possible by Carmen Cuneo the grandaughter of Lawrence Cuneo the former Secretary for the State’s Attorney in Chicago, Illinois. Carmen Cuneo is a community leader and business woman. She is currently serving the Third Ward area of Houston as the Republican Precinct Chair for Precinct #210 and a past president and current secretary for the Rotary Club of Herman Park.

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Brenda Stardig Works Hard for District A and Gets Results BRENDA STARDIG IS THE RIGHT CHOICE FOR DISTRICT A ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8TH

At Houston Business Connections Newspaper we don’t give out political endorsements; but we do urge you to support candidates who value, respect, and support you; and Houston City Council Member Brenda Stardig is such a candidate. -- HBC EDITORIAL TEAM

square miles makes Houston the 4th largest city in America.

HOUSTON POLICE RETIRED OFFICERS ASSOCIATION -- The HPROA, is recognized by all elected officials, the general public, and members of the Law Enforcement Community as the representatives of all Houston Police Department retired officers.

AFRO-AMERICAN SHERIFF'S DEPUTY LEAGUE -- The Afro-American Sheriff's Deputy League is one of the

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A FEW OTHER 2011 ENDORSEMENTS GARNERED BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRENDA STARDIG THE "C" CLUB OF HOUSTON -The purpose of the “C” Club of Houston is to promote an environment in which candidates

orn and raised in District A, Houston City Council Member Brenda Stardig has worked alongside old friends and new neighbors to become an influential leader in Houston.

In addition to being a community leader in Houston District A, Council Member Stardig is an accomplished businesswoman. She worked in the financial industry 20 years prior to her successful transition to residential real estate broker. Over the years, Council Member Stardig has learned sign language and collaborates with the hearing impaired to foster awareness with the surrounding communities.

Council Member Stardig has a strong past in community involvement. She has worked her way through the ranks as a Civic Club President of 1,000 homes for 9 years, a Super Neighborhood President, and a Chamber of Commerce Director, and member of the Houston-Galveston Area Council's Transportation Policy Council. Council Member Stardig has received praise for her tireless efforts, including the Keep Houston Beautiful Mayor's Award Certificate of Recognition and the award for Leadership Excellence in Neighborhood Development from Bank of America. She is also a multiple award recipient of the Spring Branch ISD Good Neighbor Award for her involvement with the school district.

During her first year in the District A Office, Council Member Stardig has devoted time and resources for improving West Houston by meeting with City of Houston Departments, community leaders, and business owners. Council Member Stardig has worked with organizations like CrimeStoppers and HPD to provide crime prevention tips and awareness to the community. The District A office has also hosted community gatherings including movie nights and various town hall meetings.

Council Member Stardig always looks for opportunities to rid neighborhoods of unsafe buildings and finds new businesses to increase the quality of life for the residents of District A.

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“We endorse Stardig for re-election to a second term.” ouston City Council District A, on the city's northwest side, is home to a potpourri of races and ethnicities in working-class and middle-class neighborhoods featuring traditional single-family homes as well as apartments and townhomes.

Thanks to its location along Houston's Energy Corridor, the district is on the cusp of promising economic change, but with many of the challenges such change typically entails.

Among these are traffic, drainage, public safety and other important quality-of-life issues.

Many of these matters are debated and settled at City Hall. We believe City Councilmember Brenda Stardig has proved her mettle in her first two-year term and deserves to be returned to represent this dynamic district. We endorse Stardig for reelection to a second term.

Over the years Stardig, a native of District A, has worked her way up the community government ladder, serving nine years as a civic club president and later as head of a superneighborhood.

A licensed Realtor, Stardig has made appropriate residential development and landuse policies a priority. Among her noteworthy achievements: a much-needed clean-up of two apartment complexes that had fallen into disrepair and become havens for drug trafficking and other criminal activities.

Stardig's experience as a member of the Houston-Galveston Area Council's Transportation Policy Council is a particular asset for the district, which faces some of the area's most daunting traffic congestion problems.

One of the difficult headaches facing councilmembers will be making appropriate changes to the terms of pensions for city employees, firefighters and police. This will require close cooperation with members of the Texas Legislature to change state law where necessary.

We call on Councilmember Stardig, as we do others serving on council, to make connections with state lawmakers in her area strong and open so that the city's problems with pensions can be cured without further delay.

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possessing high moral principles and a clear vision of the future can be elected. The “C” Club's non-partisan support of political candidates is heavily based upon, but not limited to, the candidate's support of conservative fiscal policies; and, the preservation of our communities and the promotion of a strong economy.

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HOUSTON POLICE OFFICERS UNION -- HPOU understands that all aspects of a Houston police officer's career, from hiring to retirement, are controlled by elected officials at the local and state level. Therefore, our union has remained committed to excellent governmental relation services for all Houston police officers.

HOUSTON 80-20 -- The Houston 80-20 is a non-partisan organization formed to encourage Asian Americans to vote as a bloc and to promote active participation in the political process.

HOUSTON PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS ASSOCIATION -- This union was established in 1932, and has spent more than 75 years representing Houston's Bravest women and men. The Houston Professional Fire Fighters Association is the 4th largest fire union in the nation and our city's population of 2 million citizens and 617

largest African-American employee groups in Harris County, providing 27years of service to its members. AASDL is always open to everyone.

HOUSTON HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE -- The Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (HHCC) is the leading regional advocate for the economic and civic interests of the Hispanic business community.

HOUSTON 80-20 -- The Houston 80-20 is a non-partisan organization formed to encourage Asian Americans to vote as a bloc and to promote active participation in the political process.

CHRISTIANS FOR A BETTER GOVERNMENT -- Christians For Better Government, is referred to as CFBG, is an exclusive on-line, nonpartisan, political organization.

ASSOCIATED BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS OF GREATER HOUSTON -- The Associated Builders and Contractors of Greater Houston is the nation’s leading commercial and industrial construction trade association, representing 23,000 members nationwide. ABC believes that companies should reward employees based on performance and encourage them to reach their highest level of achievement, and that contracts be awarded based on safety, quality and cost effectiveness regardless of labor affiliation.

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Monday, December 12, 2011 (second Monday in December) Last Day to File for Place on Ballot for the primary ellection.

WEEK OF DECEMBER 18TH

Saturday, February 4, 2012 — Monster Jam is coming to Reliant Stadium at 7:00 pm.

Monday, February 6, 2012 -- (Monday, next business day)Last Day to Register to Vote for the primary election.

Sunday, December 18, 2011 — Our Houston Texans are taking on the Carolina Panthers at Reliant Stadium @ 1:00 pm EST on FOX. The Cam Newton show is coming to town for a big disappointment.

Friday, February 10, 2012 — Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour is coming to the Toyota Center in Houston at 12:00 am and repeats on various days: Friday, February 10, 2012 @12:00 am, Friday, February 10, 2012 @8:00 pm, Saturday, February 11, 2012@12:00 am, Saturday, February 11, 2012 @8:00 pm, and Feb 12, 2012 @12:00 am.

Sunday, December 25, 2011

Christmas Day 2012 UPCOMING EVENTS

Tuesday March 13, 2012 -- First Day to Apply for Ballot by MailFirst Day to Apply for Ballot

by Mail for the limited uniform election.

Sunday, February 12, 2012 — Natalie Cole is Coming to the Arena Theatre at 8:00 pm.

Tuesday, February 21, 2012 -- (Tuesday after Presidents’ Day) First Day of Early Voting for the primary election.

Tuesday, February 28, 2012 -- Last Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail (Received, not Postmarked) for the primary election.

Tuesday, February 28, 2012 — We hope to see the Houston Rockets and the Toronto Raptors face off at 7:00pm in Houston, Texas at the Toyota Center.

Sunday, January 1, 2012 — Our Houston Texans are scheduled to face of with the Tennessee Titans in Tennessee @ 1:00 pm EST on CBS. For some reason I don’t like the Tennessee Titans that much. Can you guess why?

Friday, January 6, 2012 -- First Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail for the primary election (does not apply to FPCA).

Saturday, February 4, 2012 -- (Even though the first day to file falls on a Saturday, this does not require the filing authority to hold weekend office hours to receive candidate applications.) First Day to File for Place on General Election Ballot (for cities and schools ONLY) (filing deadline for other political subdivisions may vary) this is for the limited uniform election.

Monday, March 5, 2012 -- (NEW LAW: 71st day before election day; falls on state holiday Friday, March 2, 2012; moves to Monday, next business day) Last Day to Order General Election (or Special Election on a Measure) for the limited uniform election.

Sunday, March 11, 2012 — Imagination Movers in Concert is coming to Verizon Wireless Theater in Houston, Texas at 5:00 pm.

Thursday, December 22, 2011 — Our Houston Texans are taking on the Indianapolis Colts in Indianapolis @ 8:20 pm EST on the NFL Network. Are the Colts really this bad without Peyton Manning?

WEEK OF DECEMBER 25TH

Code may provide a different special election filing deadline. See Section 201.054 of the Texas Election Code. 2. Local political subdivisions, other than cities or school districts, might not have a “first day” to file. Write-in deadlines for general and special elections also vary, but the deadline is usually on the 5th day after the regular filing deadline for the election. 3. If no candidate for a four-year term has filed an application for a place on the ballot for a city office, the filing deadline for that office is extended to 5 p.m. of the 57th day before the election. See Section 143.008 of the Texas Election Code.

This it for the limited uniform election.

Friday, March 2, 2012 -- (unless county offices close for Texas Independence Day state holiday; check local schedule) Last Day of Early Voting for primary election.

Monday, March 5, 2012 -- (NEW LAW: 71st day before election day; falls on state holiday Friday, March 2, 2012; moves to Monday, next business day).

Friday, March 16, 2012 -- Last Day to File for Place on Ballot, if regular filing deadline relating to a four-year term deadlines are as following: 1. Generally, the filing deadline is the 71st day prior to Election Day (78th day prior to November General Election in even-numbered years); however, the Election

Friday, March 23, 2012 -- (if you did not request runoff ballot on application for primary ballot) First Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail (does not apply to FPCA) for primary runoff election.

Thursday, April 12, 2012 -- Last Day to Register to Vote for the limited uniform election.

Monday, April 23, 2012 -- (Monday, next business day) Last Day to Register to Vote for the primary runoff election.

Monday, April 30, 2012 -- First Day of Early Voting for the limited uniform election.

Saturday, May 4, 2012 -- (Friday, preceding business day) Last Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail (Received, not Postmarked) for the limited uniform election.

Tuesday, May 8, 2012 -- Last Day of Early Voting for the limited uniform election.

Monday, May 14, 2012 (Monday, next business day) First Day of Early Voting for the primary runoff election.

Tuesday, May 15, 2012 -- (Received, not Postmarked) Last Day to Apply for Ballot by

Mail (Received, not Postmarked) for the primary runoff election.

Friday, May 18, 2012 -- Last Day of Early Voting for the primary runoff election Tuesday, July 10, 2012 — Disney’s The Lion King is coming to the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts in Houston, Texas at 7:30 pm and repeats on various days: Tuesday, July 10, 2012 @ 7:30 pm, Wednesday, July 11, 2012@ 7:30 pm, Thursday, July 12, 2012@ 7:30 pm, Friday, July 13, 2012@ 8:00 pm, and Saturday, Jul 14, 2012 @2:00 pm.

Saturday, July 21, 2012 -- (Even though the first day to file falls on a Saturday, this does not require the filing authority to hold weekend office hours to receive candidate applications.) this is the uniform election for County Clerk/Elections Administrator/ *Local political subdivisions. First Day to File for Place on General Election Ballot (for cities and schools ONLY) (filing deadline for other political subdivisions may vary) Monday, August 20, 2012 -- (NEW LAW: 78th day before election day) Last Day to Order General Election (or Special Election) uniform election for County Clerk/Elections Administrator/*Local political subdivisions.

Monday, August 20, 2012 -- (NEW LAW: 78th day before election day) Last Day to File for Place on General Election Ballot (for local political subdivisions ONLY) this is the uniform election for County Clerk/Elections Administrator/Local political subdivisions.

Friday, September 7, 2012 -- First Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail (does not apply to FPCA) this is for Uniform Election County Clerk/Elections Administrator/ Local political subdivisions Tuesday, October 9, 2012 -- (Tuesday, next business day after Columbus Day) Last Day to Register to Vote for the Uniform Election County Clerk/Elections Administrator/ Local political subdivisions Monday, October 22, 2012 -- (Monday, next business day) First Day of Early Voting for Uniform Election County Clerk/Elections Administrator/ local political subdivisions Tuesday, October 30, 2012 -- (Received, not Postmarked) Last Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail (Received, not Postmarked) for the Uniform Election County Clerk/Elections Administrator/Local political subdivisions.

Friday, November 2, 2012 -- Last Day of Early Voting for the Uniform Election County Clerk/Elections Administrator/Local political subdivisions Tuesday, November 6, 2012

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“Houston is in a financial deficit. My fear is that the city will look to home and small business owners to cover the majority of this deficit through increases in fees and property taxes. I cannot, in good conscience, sit here and just leave the underserved to fend for themselves” - E.B. DICK

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“Eric B. Dick is the best qualified candidate in this race for Houston City Council.”

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VOTE FOR CARROLL VOTE FOR LONG-TIME EDUCATOR AND FORMER CITY COUNCIL MEMBER CARROLL ROBINSON NEEDS YOUR VOTE ON ELECTION DAY

Dear Fellow Houstonian:

ted to making sure that all HCC campuses are safe places for students to attend and faculty members and staff to work. I will continue to work to ensure that every person in our community who wants a better education will have access to an affordable education with the best qualified and compensated faculty in the country. HCC must be the best community college in America.

This is why I am running and why I am asking you for your Help, Support and Vote to serve as your HCC Trustee.

If I can count on your Help, Support and Vote, please e-mail me at: EMAIL: crobinson@cgr4hcc.com.

You can donate to the campaign by visiting www.cgr4hcc.com or sending a personal or PAC check made payable to CGR for HCC Trustee to: Carroll G. Robinson for HCC Trustee P.O. Box 8325 Houston, Texas 77288

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am writing to personally ask for your support and vote. I am running for Houston Community College (HCC) Trustee, District IV because I care about making our city better. My wife and I have a 12-year-old son. We want him and all the children in our community to have an opportunity for a better life, just like our parents wanted for us, and I know you want for your children and grandchildren. As your Trustee, my priority will be to provide the best education for all those who attend HCC to get a high-quality education to go to college or workforce training to get a better job to take care of themselves and their families. Too many of our young people are dropping out of school. HCC will be key to getting them back into education. The more educated a person, the more likely they are to have a job or be a business owner or entrepreneur.

I am working with members of the state legislature to get a law passed that would allow students who graduate from HCC in

Thank you for your full and fair consideration Because HCC Matters™. the top 10 percent from HCC to have automatic admission to any four-year college in the state that they want to attend.

To ensure that education is the top priority of the HCC Board, Trustees should not be allowed to be paid by any

individual or company doing business with the college. Trustees family members should not be allowed to do business with the college, and Trustees should be required to file an annual personal financial disclosure. I am commit-

Sincerely,

Carroll

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People are strongly supporting Carroll G. Robinson for HCCS Trustee because we know he is an experienced educator committed to making the HCCS a better and more innovative vehicle for improving education in our community and developing our regional work force to attract and create more good paying jobs for all Houstonians.” J. Alan Johnston, Jr., P.E.

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2011 ENDORSEMENTS

THE “C” CLUB OF HOUSTON The purpose of the “C” Club of Houston is to promote an environment in which candidates possessing high moral principles and a clear vision of the future can be elected. The “C” Club’s non-partisan support of political candidates is heavily based upon, but not limited to, the candidate’s support of conservative fiscal policies; and, the preservation of our communities and the promotion of a strong economy.

Houston City Council District A Brenda Stardig District B Jerry Davis District C Brian Cweren

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SAMPLE BALLOT SAMPLE BALLOT SAMPLE BALLOT HARRIS COUNTY NOVEMBER 8TH, 2011 -- JOINT ELECTION

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Harris County - November 08, 2011 - Joint Election

STAT ATE OF TEXAS CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT ELECTION PROPOSITION 1 "The constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran."

(Vote for none or one)

႒FOR ႒AGAINST

PROPOSITION 2 "The constitutional amendment providing for the issuance of additional general obligation bonds by the Texas Water Development Board in an amount not to exceed $6 billion at any time outstanding."

(Vote for none or one)

႒FOR ႒AGAINST

PROPOSITION 3 "The constitutional amendment providing for the issuance of general obligation bonds of the State of Texas to finance educational loans to students."

(Vote for none or one)

႒FOR ႒AGAINST

PROPOSITION 4

At-Large Position 2 - Dual Endorsements Bolivar Fragan & Elizabeth Perez

"The constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to permit a county to issue bonds or notes to finance the development or redevelopment of an unproductive, underdeveloped, or blighted area and to pledge for repayment of the bonds or notes increases in ad valorem taxes imposed by the county on property in the area. The amendment does not provide authority for increasing ad valorem tax rates."

(Vote for none or one)

At-Large Position 4 C. O. “Brad” Bradford

PROPOSITION 5

District E Mike Sullivan District G Oliver Pennington

At-Large Position 5 - Dual Endorsements - Jack Christie & Laurie Robinson HCCS Trustee District IV Carroll Robinson CONTINUED ON - P.33

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႒FOR ႒AGAINST

"The constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to allow cities or counties to enter into interlocal contracts with other cities or counties without the imposition of a tax or the provision of a sinking fund."

(Vote for none or one)

႒FOR ႒AGAINST

PROPOSITION 6 "The constitutional amendment clarifying references to the permanent school fund, allowing the General Land Of Offfice to distribute revenue from permanent school fund land or other properties to the available school fund to provide additional funding for public education, and providing for an increase in the market value of the permanent school fund for the purpose of allowing increased distributions from the available school fund."

(Vote for none or one)

႒FOR FOR ႒AGAINST

PROPOSITION 7 "The constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to permit conservation and reclamation districts in El Paso County to issue bonds supported by ad valorem taxes to fund the development and maintenance of parks and recreational facilities."

(Vote for none or one)

႒FOR FOR ႒AGAINST

PROPOSIT TIION 8 "The constitutional amendment providing for the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of open open-space land devoted to water-stewardship purposes on the basis of its productive capacity."

(Vote for none or one)

႒FOR FOR ႒AGAINST

PROPOSITION 9 "The constitutional amendment authorizing the governor to grant a pardon to a person who successfully completes a term of deferred adjudication community supervision."

(Vote for none or one)

႒FOR FOR ႒AGAINST

PROPOSITION 10 "The constitutional amendment to change the length of the unexpired term that causes the automatic resignation of certain elected county or district officeholders if they become candidates for another office."

(Vote for none or one)

႒FOR FOR ႒AGAINST

CITY OF HOUSTON GENERAL ELECTION City of Houston, MAYOR (Vote for none or one)

႒Kevin Simms ႒Amanda Ulman ႒Dave Wilson ႒Fernando Herrera ႒Annise D. Parker ႒Jack O'Connor

City of Houston, COUNCIL MEMBER, DISTRICT A (Vote for none or one)

႒Brenda Stardig ႒Helena Brown ႒B Bob Schoellkopf

City of Houston, COUNCIIL L MEMBER, DISTRICT B (Vote for none or one)

႒Kenneth Perkins ႒James Joseph ႒Kathy Blueford-Daniels ႒Phillip "Paul" Bryant ႒Alvin Byrd rry y Davis ႒Jerr ႒Charles A. Ingram ႒Bryan Smart

City of Houston, COUNCIL MEMBER, DISTRICT C

(Vote for none or one)

႒Randy Locke ႒Josh Verde ႒Ellen Cohen ႒Karen Derr ႒Brian Cweren

City of Houston, COUNCIL MEMBER, DISTRICT D

(Vote for none or one)

႒Larr rry y L. McKinzie ႒Wanda Adams

City of Houston, COUNCIL MEMBER, DISTRICT E (Vote for none or one)

႒Mike Sullivan

City of Houston, COUNCIL MEMBER, DISTRICT F (Vote for none or one)

႒Al Hoang ႒Hoc Thai Nguyen (Nguyen Thai Hoc) ႒Peter "Lyn" Ren«

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Mayor of Houston Annise Parker Controller Ronald Green Houston City Council District A Brenda Stardig

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Harris County - November 08, 2011 - Joint Election

City of Houston, COUNCIL MEMBER, DISTRICT G (Vote for none or one)

႒Clyde Bryan ႒Oliver Pennington

City of Houston, COUNCIL MEMBER, DISTRICT H

City of Houston, COUNCIL MEMBER, DISTRICT I

(Vote for none or one)

(Vote for none or one)

႒Leticia Gutierrez Ablaza ႒James Rodriguez

City of Houston, COUNCIL MEMBER, DISTRICT J (Vote for none or one)

႒Mike Laster ႒Rodrigo Canedo ႒Criselda Romero

City of Houston, COUNCIL MEMBER, DISTRICT K

(Vote for none or one)

႒Pat Frazier rry y Green ႒Larr ႒Alex Gonik

District C Ellen Cohen

(Vote for none or one)

District G Oliver Pennington District H Ed Gonzalez District I James G. Rodriguez District K Larry Green At-Large Position 1 Stephen C.Costello CONTINUED ON - P.34

႒Melissa Noriega ႒Chri Chris Carmona ႒J. Brad Batteau

City of Houston, COUNCIL MEMBER, AT AT-LARGE POSITION 4

႒Patricia Rodriguez ႒Edward "Ed" Gonzalez

City of Houston, COUNCIL MEMBER, AT AT-LARGE POSITION 1

District F Al Hoang

(Vote for none or one)

(Vote for none or one)

District B Jerry Davis

District D Wanda Adams

City of Houston, COUNCIL MEMBER, AT AT-LARGE POSITION 3

႒Stephen C. Costello ႒James Partsch-Galvan ႒Scott Boates ႒Don Cook

City of Houston, COUNCIL MEMBER, AT AT-LARGE POSITION 2

(Vote for none or one)

႒Kristi Thibaut ႒Elizabeth C. P«rez « ႒Andrew C. Burks, Jr. ႒Gordon R. Goss ႒Bolivar "Bo" Fraga ႒Eric B. Dick ႒Jenifer Rene Pool ႒M. "Griff" Grifffin fin ႒David W. Robinson ႒Roslyn "Rozzy" Shorter

႒Lou Louis Molnar ႒Amy Price ႒C. C. O. "Brad" Bradford

City of Houston, COUNCIL MEMBER, AT AT-LARGE POSITION 5 (Vote for none or one)

႒Laurie Robinson ႒Jo Jolanda "Jo" Jones ႒Ja Jack Christie ႒Bob Ryan City of Hou o u s to n , CITY CONTROLLER (Vote for none or one)

႒Ron Ronald C. Green

City of Baytown Special Election Ciity of Baytown C PROPOSITION NO. 1 THE REAUTHORIZATION OF THE LOCAL SALES AND USE TAX IN THE CITY OF BAYTOWN AT THE RATE OF ONEFOURTH OF ONE PERCENT TO CONTINUE PROVIDING REVENUE FOR MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF MUNICIPAL STREETS. (Vote for none or one)

႒FOR FOR ႒AGAINST

CITY OF BELLAIRE GENERAL ELECTION City of Bellaire, M ay or (Vote for none or one)

႒Phil Nauert ႒Rob Robert Riquelmy

City of Bellaire, Councilman - Position No. 2 (Vote for none or one)

႒Ja James P. Avioli, Sr.

City of Bellaire, Councilman - Position No. 4 (Vote for none or one)

႒Susan Downs ႒Pat McLaughlan

City of Bellaire, Councilman - Position No. 6 (Vote for none or one)

႒Mandy Nathan

Houston Community College System Board of Trustees Election Houston Community College System TRUSTEE, DISTRICT IV (Vote for none or one)

႒Je Jew Don Boney ႒Carroll G. Robinson

Houston Comm mu unity College System, TRUSTEE, DISTRICT V (Vote for none or one)

႒Ri Richard Schechter

Houston Community College System, TRUSTEE, DISTRICT IX (Vote for none or one)

႒Chris Oliver ႒Wendell A. Robbins

Alief Independent School District Trustee Election Alief ISD Trustee, Position 1 (Vote for none or one)

႒John P. Hansen ႒Kirk G. Dixon Alief I.S.D., Trustee, Position 2 (Vote for none or one)

႒Rick Moreno

Alief I.S.D., Trustee, Position 3 (Vote for none or one)

႒Ann Williams ႒Donald R. Love

Cypress-Fairbanks I.S.D. General Election

Cypre ress-Fairbanks I.S.D. Trustee, Position 1 (Vote for none or one)

႒Kelly Horsley ႒Thomas Jackson

NOTE: The Sample Ballot provides the order the contests and candidates will appear on the ballot.

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2011 ENDORSEMENTS

CONTINUED FROM - P.33 At-Large Position 2 Kristi Thibaut At-Large Position 3 Melissa Noriega At Large Position 4 C. O. Bradford At Large Position 5 Jonanda Jones HOUSTON CHRONICLE - The Houston Chronicle is the largest daily newspaper in Texas and the ninth-largest newspaper by circulation in the United States.

Mayor of Houston Annise D. Parker Houston City Council District A Brenda Stardig District B Kathy Blueford-Daniels District C Ellen Cohen District D Wanda Adams District F Peter “Lyn” René District G Oliver Pennington District H Edward “Ed” Gonzalez CONTINUED ON - P.35

SAMPLE BALLOT SAMPLE BALLOT SAMPLE BALLOT HARRIS COUNTY NOVEMBER 8TH, 2011 -- JOINT ELECTION

SAMPLE BALLOT

Harris County - November 08, 2011 - Joint Election

Cypress-Fairbanks I.S.D., Trustee, Position 2 (Vote for none or one)

႒Christine Hartley ႒James Hardin ႒Ethel Wolfe

Houston Independent School District Trustee Election Houston I.S.D., Trustee, District III (Vote for none or one)

႒Manuel Rodriguez ႒Ramiro Fonseca Houston I.S.D., Trustee, District IV

(Vote for none or one)

႒Davetta Daniels ႒Paula Harris Houston I.S.D., Trustee, District VIII

(Vote for none or one)

႒Dorothy Olmos ႒Juliet Kathy Stipeche

KLEIN I.S.D. SCHOOL BOARD TRUSTEE ELECTION Klein I.S.D., TRUSTEE, POSITION 1 (Vote for none or one)

႒Georgan Reitmeier Klein I.S.D., TRUSTEE, POSITION 2

(Vote for none or one)

႒Steven E. Smith ႒George Ebelt ႒Ron Brown ႒Don Hilborn ႒David M. Clark

Nort rth Fore rest Independent School District School Board Election Norrtth Fore rest I.S.D., Trustee, Position 1

(Vote for none or one)

႒Silvia Brooks Williams Norrtth Fore rest I.S.D., Trustee, Position 2

(Vote for none or one)

႒Charles H. Taylor, Sr. ႒Jerome Joseph

Nort rth Forest I.S.D., Trustee, Position 3 (Vote for none or one)

႒Lois Edwards

PASADENA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND ELECTION PASADENA ISD PROPOSITION THE ISSUANCE OF $270,100,000 SCHOOL BUILDING BONDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, ACQUISITION AND EQUIPMENT OF SCHOOL BUILDINGS IN THE DISTRICT (INCLUDING THE REHABILITATION, RENOVATION, EXPANSION AND IMPROVEMENT THEREOF) AND THE PURCHASE OF THE NECESSARY SITES FOR SCHOOL BUILDINGS AND THE PURCHASE OF NEW SCHOOL BUSES, AND THE LEVYING OF THE TAX IN PAYMENT THEREOF. (Vote for none or one)

႒FOR FOR ႒AGAINST

Sheldon Ind de ependent School District Special Election Sheldon ISD., Proposition "Approving the ad valorem tax rate of $1.43 per $100 valuation in Sheldon Independent School District for the current year, a rate that is $0.008 higher per $100 valuation than the school district rollback tax rate."

(Vote for none or one)

႒FOR FOR ႒AGAINST

Spring Independent School District General Trustee Election

Spring I.S.D.,

Trustee, Position 4

Greenwood Utility District Operations and Maintenance Tax Election Greenwood Utility District Proposition 1 An operations and maintenance tax not to exceed fifty cents ($0.50) per one hundred dollars ($100) valuation of taxable property (Vote for none or one)

႒FOR ႒AGAINST

Memorial Municipal Utility District BOND AND MAINTENANCE TAX ELECTION

Memorial Municipal Utility District PROPOSITION I

THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS AND REFUNDING BONDS AND THE LEVY OF TAXES IN PAYMEN MENT OF THE BONDS AND REFUNDING BONDS. (Vote for none or one)

႒FOR FOR ႒AGAINST GA

Memorial M.U.D., PROPOSITION II MAINTENANCE TAX (Vote for none or one)

႒FOR ႒AGAINST

HARRIS COUNTY CREAT ATION OF EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 75 ELECTION Harris County E.S.D. No. 75 PROPOSITION Confirmation of the creation of Harris County Emergency Services District No. 75 and the levy by the District of a tax not to exceed ten (10) cents on the one hundred dollars ($100) valuation.

(Vote for none or one)

႒FOR ႒AGAINST

(Vote for none or one)

႒Sandy Summers Knox ႒Rho Rhonda L. Faust Spring I.S.D., Trustee, Position 5 (Vote for none or one)

႒Mel Smith

NOTE: The Sample Ballot provides the order the contests and candidates will appear on the ballot.

2012 PRIMARY: WWW.SERGEANTLEONHUBBARD.COM

“We Must Send Harris County Constable May Walker Walking In 2012 Says Sergeant Leon Hubbard” -- PLEASE SEE -P.12

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2011 ENDORSEMENTS

CONTINUED FROM - P.34 District I James Rodriguez District J Mike Laster District K Larry Green At-Large Position 1 Stephen C. Costello At-Large Position 2 Kristi Thibaut At-Large Position 3 Melissa Noriega At-Large Position 4 C.O. “Brad” Bradford At-Large Position 5 Jolanda “Jo” Jones HCCS - Trustee, District IV Carroll G. Robinson HISD - Trustee, District III Manuel Rodriguez HISD - Trustee, District IV Paula Harris

HARRIS COUNTY EARLY VOTING TURNOUT NUMBERS DAILY RECORD OF EARLY VOTING ********TOTALS******** November 8, 2011 Joint Election

Harris County

LOCATION

SRD

Main Office, Harris County Administration Bldg.

Champion Forest Baptist Church Lonestar College, University Park Crosby ISD Administration Building, Crosby Kingwood Branch Library, Kingwood Baytown Community Center, Baytown Harris County Courthouse Annex #25, Pasadena Freeman Branch Library, Clear Lake Cypress Top Park, Cypress Tomball Public Works Building, Tomball Greater St. Matthew Baptist Church Franz Road Storefront (DPS), Katy Nottingham Park Lac Hong Square Metropolitan Multi-Service Center City of Jersey Village City Hall, Jersey Village Trini Mendenhall Sosa Community Center Bayland Park Community Center Tracy Gee Community Center Bear Creek Community Center Acres Homes Multi-Service Center Hardy Senior Center Northeast Multi-Service Center Octavia Fields Branch Library Kashmere Multi-Service Center North Channel Branch Library, Wallisville Rd. Galena Park City Hall, Galena Park IBEW Hall #66, Pasadena HCCS Southeast College, Learning Hub Fiesta Mart, Inc. Sunnyside Multi-Service Center Palm Center Moody Park Community Center Ripley House Henington-Alief Regional Library Glen Cheek Education Bldg., George Bush Park Ponderosa Fire Station #1 Total - In Person Ballots Mailed Grand Total Mail Ballots Returned

Main 126-C 126-W 127-C 127-K 128-B 128-P 129 130-C 130-T 131 132 133-M 133-V 134 135 136 137-B 137-T 138 139 140 141-C 141-H 142-K 142-W 143 144 145 146-F 146-S 147 148-M 148-R 149-A 149-G 150

Mon. 24-Oct 8 - 4:30

82 47 23 7 48 21 39 82 74 15 18 26 48 163 296 54 162 147 86 45 79 19 86 26 49 39 6 57 63 173 90 135 49 52 109 14 28 2557 12041 14598 2079

Tues.

25-Oct 8 - 4:30

66 47 17 7 71 37 60 97 88 25 12 28 64 95 286 37 157 168 105 65 89 22 87 33 68 33 11 45 65 141 107 114 56 52 89 23 32 2599 676 3275 724

Wed. 26-Oct 8 - 4:30

81 36 24 11 74 31 31 83 108 25 17 41 97 78 299 54 186 190 109 60 80 39 101 30 48 27 11 55 76 183 121 119 52 62 92 18 25 2774 509 3283 547

Thurs.

27-Oct 8 - 4:30

79 59 25 10 120 39 35 90 95 27 19 47 80 78 303 77 204 207 124 82 78 25 105 44 56 30 13 55 55 164 111 115 50 44 107 14 22 2888 471 3359 473

Fri. 28-Oct 8 - 4:30

84 67 36 12 154 43 51 145 112 51 17 52 115 75 404 52 206 223 169 98 91 40 143 54 56 34 14 81 55 208 139 188 46 60 99 22 35 3531 408 3939 517

Sat. 29-Oct 7-7

32 66 46 4 127 19 58 140 179 28 24 47 149 124 551 108 230 229 177 108 94 23 97 47 40 39 7 85 74 280 134 98 89 77 163 32 31 3856 0 3856 0

11/4/2011

Sun. 30-Oct 1-6

26 6 13 1 34 11 15 40 67 6 17 11 67 58 203 54 90 113 69 28 40 7 68 14 20 12 4 20 37 113 94 56 44 21 53 12 2 1546 0 1546 0

Mon. 31-Oct 7-7

78 73 41 6 135 39 32 157 127 43 29 63 118 69 394 77 258 224 168 97 105 60 139 70 81 45 16 82 97 234 182 199 76 72 117 28 39 3870 504 4374 718

Tues.

1-Nov 7-7

112 83 36 20 208 31 45 158 169 50 31 58 161 72 491 87 255 258 193 112 132 37 181 78 83 34 15 84 90 295 202 215 89 69 167 37 27 4465 447 4912 1185

Wed. 2-Nov 7-7

122 109 63 15 210 38 63 228 166 48 45 61 158 96 453 111 376 328 208 149 138 47 197 79 84 63 14 95 110 317 236 269 74 69 168 46 62 5115 206 5321 745

Thurs.

3-Nov 7-7

141 116 53 17 241 38 71 278 234 56 54 89 221 71 537 141 394 389 254 147 207 53 169 67 91 72 28 112 128 351 315 301 83 80 177 50 83 5909 2 5911 781

Fri. 4-Nov 7-7

293 259 112 31 458 128 110 504 378 107 114 150 367 127 942 239 660 647 393 277 342 102 350 143 188 112 31 239 262 619 491 479 200 229 274 105 97 10559 0 10559 907

Total

1196 968 489 141 1880 475 610 2002 1797 481 397 673 1645 1106 5159 1091 3178 3123 2055 1268 1475 474 1723 685 864 540 170 1010 1112 3078 2222 2288 908 887 1615 401 483 49669 15264 64933 8676

2011 ENDORSEMENT BY THESE ORGANIZATIONS

HISD - Trustee, District VIII Juliet Kathy Stipeche

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