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Sergeant Leon Hubbard calls for Harris County Precinct 7 votersto fire the embattled Constable May Walker on Election Day.Photo: Sergeant Leon Hubbard (right) pictured with the late A.B.Chambers the first African American Harris County constable.

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MARY CANDIDATES: Governor Mitt Romney isslated to be the candidate representing the Repub-lican party in the 2012 Presidential Election to beheld on Tuesday, Nov. 6th. Other information onthis page includes: How the primary processworks; Important dates and deadlines; and a fewthings you should know about Gov. Mitt Romney.

ON PAGE 5:ATTORNEY KEVIN FULTON IS ASKING

FOR YOUR VOTE: Attorney Kevin Fulton is runningin the 2012 Republican Primary in the race for HarrisCounty Justice of the Peace for Precinct 4 - Place 1.Attorney Fulton has a message on this page for vot-ers participating in the 2012 Republican primary tobe held Tuesday, May 29th.

ON PAGE 9:SERGEANT DELORES JONES IS ASKING

FOR YOUR VOTE: Sergeant Jones is running forHarris County Sheriff in the 2012 Democratic Pri-mary to be held on Tuesday, May 29th.

ON PAGE 12:COMMISSIONER GREG PARKER IS ASK-

ING FOR YOUR VOTE: Commissioner Parker waselected to the Comal County Commissioners Courton November 2, 2004, and again in November2008. He’s also the first African American and theyoungest person to win election as a county com-missioner in Comal County. Now, CommissionerParker needs your vote in the 2012 Republican Pri-mary to become a Texas Railroad Commissioner.

ON PAGE 14:THE 2012 DEMOCRATIC PARTY CANDI-

DATES: President Barack Obama has a big lead withwomen over Gov. Mitt Romney according to a recentnational poll. Also on this page are the 2012 Republi-can Primary Ballot Propositions; and PresidentBarack Obama’s offical short biography.

ON PAGE 15:ATTORNEY JAIME TELLEZ, JR IS ASK-

ING FOR YOUR VOTE: Attorney Tellez is run-ning for Harris County Constable for Precinct 1in the 2012 Democratic Primary to be held onTuesday, May 29th.

ON PAGE 18: THE OWEN REPORT FOR Missouri CITY:

Mayor Allen Owen has called Missouri Cityhome for him and his family for 35 plus years;and has been involved in every aspect of thecity’s progress in recent years as well. He re-

cently made his desire to continue his serv-ice as the Mayor of Missouri City official;and received no challengers in his bid tobe re-elected as the Mayor of “TheShow Me City” as Missouri City is af-fectionally called by people throughoutthe region. However, in an attempt tokeep residents informed on amonthly basis we will be publish-ing “The Owen Report” insideeach issue of this newspaper.

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TIONS, INFORMATION, ANDCOMMENTS: Gospel star Don-ald Lawrence recently made anannouncement that he was battlingcancer while performing at a post-game concert for the NBA's MemphisGrizzlies; Akraya CEO, Amar Pan-chal was recently named an Ernst &Young Entrepreneur Of The Year®2012 Ernst & Young LLP an-nounced that Amar Panchal, CEO ofAkraya, Inc, an award-winning ITstaffing & consulting company, wasnamed a semifinalist in the Ernst &Young Entrepreneur Of The Year®2012 program in the Northern Cal-ifornia region; Congratulations toEdberto Willies on being namedChairman of the HCDP Communi-cations Committee; AmericanVoters Say Happy Days Aren'tQuite Here, Quinnipiac Univer-sity National Poll Finds; VotersApprove Of Detroit Bailout;Susan G. Komen for the Curehas announced that it plans tofund at least seventeenPlanned Parenthood affiliatesin 2012; Statement of StateRep. Ron Reynolds on hisarrest on Tuesday, April 24th;Republican Launching Ef-fort to Loosen DemocraticGrip On African American Voters.

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

What Do You Think?QUESTION: What would you do if you were walkingdown the street and someone started following you?

Have You Heard Yet?ANNOUNCEMENT: Author Reshonda Tate Billingsleyhas a new book coming out on July 3, 2012

PICTURED RIGHT: Pastor Robert Thomas: “I would put some distance between us, or prepare to defend myself.”

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y now I’m sure you’ve heard the media re-ports about what happened to Trayvon

Martin in Florida; and the sub-sequent indictment of GeorgeZimmerman for what State At-torney Angela B. Corey is call-ing Murder in the Second degree.

I’m not here to stir up a racial debate; criti-cize law enforcement officials; or anyoneseeking justice for Trayvon or GeorgeZimmerman. However, I do feel that weneed to know exactly what we should doif we’re walking down the street andsomeone starts to follow us.

So, over the next couple editions of we’regoing to be continuing the topic we’ve already

started discussing with my facebook networkat: www.facebook.com/aubreyrtaylor

The answers we received from my face-book network participants ranged from thevery spiritual; to the not so spiritual; and

even to the threat of violence in some answers:#1: I would pray and call 911 (I would not

stop drop and roll): Adrian Cornelius, Andrea’Porter, Annette Marie Campbell, Anysia Archibald,

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Pastor Robert Thomas -- #8. I would put some dis-tance between us, or prepare to defend myself.

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ATTENTION ALL DEMOCRATIC PRECINCT 7 VOTERS:

VOTE EARLY THROUGH FRIDAY, MAY 25, 2012

SERGEANTLEON HUBBARD“A VOTE FOR SERGEANT LEON HUBBARD IS A VOTE FOR

EXPERIENCE, HONESTY, INTEGRITY AND CHANGE!”

“EXPERIENCE WITH INTEGRITY IS WHAT WE’LL GET BY ELECTING SERGEANT LEON HUBBARD! ”

* Create HOT SPOT UNITS to agressively fight crime inareas where there are a lot of citizen complaints

* Restore Honesty, Integrity & Trust back to Precinct 7

* Make Precinct 7 A Safer Community for our Families

* Increase Visibility of Precinct 7Constable Patrol Units

Sergeant Hubbard Plans to:“Vote for the Candidate with Over 30 years of Dedication in Law En-forcement..And who is the onlycandidate in the race for HarrisCounty Precinct 7Constable inthe 2012DemocraticPrimary who

has alreadydedicated over

27 years of his life serving the Precinct 7 community.”

PHOTO: A.B. Chambers the first African Americanconstable in Harris County (pictured left) and Sergeant Leon Hubbard. Use of this photo granted by Mae Chambers the wife of the late Constable Chambers.

Sergeant Hubbard Is A Certified Master Police Officer!

SERGEANT HUBBARD CALLS FOR PRECINCT 7 VOTERS TO FIRE CONSTABLE MAY WALKER -- ON PAGE 22

REPUBLICANS RULE THE LONE STAR STATE

exas is widely consid-ered the strongest Re-publican state in the

United States — there’s noquestion about that. Texanshave entrusted Republicanleaders with the stewardshipof every statewide electedoffice in the state and ma-jorities in the Texas statesenate, Texas state houseand on the Texas board ofeducation as well. Accordingto information published onthe Republican Party ofTexas website: Republicanscurrently have majorities in107 Texas counties that con-tain nearly two-thirds of thestate’s population.

HERE’S HOW THE PARTYPRIMARY ELECTIONPROCESS WORKS

Traditionally, political party primary elec-tions are held in March of even numberedyears. But the 2012 Democratic and Repub-lican primaries are being held on Tuesday,May 29th, 2012 this year.

On Tuesday, May 29th, 2012 you mustchoose to vote in either the Democratic orRepublican primary. In Texas, if you’re aregistered voter, may vote in either primary;however, you may only vote in one duringthis election cycle. Keep in mind that youcan’t vote straight tickets in your party pri-mary, so, it is important that you learn a littleabout the candidates before Election Day toensure that your party is putting forth thebest slate of candidates for the 2012 Presi-dential Election to be held on Tuesday, No-vember 6th, 2012.

If you choose to vote in one party’s pri-mary, you will not be able to vote in the otherparty’s run-off election during that same year.However, if you chose to not vote in either theDemocratic or Republican primary you mayvote in either primary runoff election this year.

IMPORTANT DATES AND DEADLINES

If you’re not already on the (2012 Demo-cratic or Republican Primary) ballot you’vemissed your opportunity. If you want to applyfor a ballot by mail you may do so now. Butremember that your ballot must be (Re-ceived, not Postmarked) by May 22nd, 2012.The early voting period for the 2012 Demo-cratic and Republican primaries is May 14th,2012 through May 25th, 2012.

President of the United States2012 Republican Primary

Ron Paul Newt Gingrich John Davis Rick Santorum Charles ‘Buddy’ Jon Huntsman Mitt Romney Michele Bachmann

A FEW THINGS YOUSHOULD KNOW ABOUTGOV. MITT ROMNEY

Mitt Romney is the front-runner in therace to claim the Republican nomination inthe race for President of the United States.Romney was born in Detroit on March 12,1947. His mother, Lenore, gave up an actingcareer when she met and married his father.Romney married his wife, Ann, in 1969. Theyfirst met in elementary school when he wasa Cub Scout; he remembers tossing pebblesat her when she rode by on a horse. Whenthey met again years later at a friend’shouse, he was smitten. Between them, theyhave five sons and sixteen grandchildren,who are the center of their lives.

Like any family, the Romneys have facedhardship: Ann was diagnosed with multiplesclerosis in 1998, and more recently fought abattle with breast cancer. She credits herhusband’s unwavering care and devotion toher for helping her through these ordeals.

Romney has spent most of his life in theprivate sector, giving him intimate knowledgeof how our economy works. But he has alsobeen an outstanding public servant. In onechapter of his distinguished career, he re-versed the decline of a state mired in reces-sion. In another chapter, he salvaged the 2002Winter Olympic Games from certain disaster.

When Romney was elected Governor ofMassachusetts in 2002, the state was in se-vere disarray, its budget was out of balance,spending was soaring, and taxpayers werebeing required to pay more and more in taxesfor diminishing services. The state economywas in a tailspin, with businesses cutting backon investment or even closing and unemploy-ment ticking up. Mitt made hard decisionsthat brought state spending under control. Herestructured and consolidated governmentprograms, paring back where necessary andfinding efficiencies throughout.

Facing a state legislature dominated byDemocrats, Romney cast more than 800 ve-toes as he brought conservative principles tostate government. He cut red tape for smallbusinesses, signed into law job-creating in-centives, and fought hard to bring new busi-nesses to the state. He eliminated a $3billion deficit without borrowing or raisingtaxes. By 2007, at the end of Romney’s term,the state had accumulated a $2 billion rainyday fund in its coffers. This stringent fiscaldiscipline provided an essential backdrop foreconomic recovery. When Romney came intooffice, the state was losing jobs every month.When he left office, the economy was gener-ating new jobs by the thousands according toinformation posted on his website.

United States Senate2012 Republican Primary

Tom Leppert David Dewhurst Joe Agris Craig James Glenn Addison Ted Cruz Ben Gambini Lela Pittenger Curt Cleaver

A FEW CANDIDATES TOWATCH IN THIS RACE

David Dewhurst is a native Texan,proud veteran, businessman and rancher,Dewhurst has served as Lieutenant Gover-nor since 2003. In that time, he has champi-oned and helped pass some of the mostfiscally and socially conservative laws in thenation. As a businessman, Dewhurst worked

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his year Obama sadlywent on a worldwideapology tour on behalf of

this country. Since the Presi-dent and I are polar opposites Iembarked on my campaign forJustice of the Peace, Precinct 4,Place 1 as the official Conser-vative Thank You Tour. The rea-son I started this campaign is toput conservative values back onthe bench in my community; andat the same time lift the spiritsof a segment of our great coun-try that is always under attack…Conservatives.

The following letter is to all ofyou who fight every day to up-hold the values that make thiscountry great; and although youhave been beaten down with in-flammatory words like racist,sexist, greedy, etc., please knowthat it is your fight that helped meescape the chains of poverty andput me on a path to salvation.

Dear Conservative:You may not know me personally; but I am

one of the millions of people in this countrythat you helped escape poverty through yourprayer, sacrifice, and refusal to give into thegodless, victimization attitudes that are gaininga foothold in this country.

See, fellow Conservative, I was born in theinner-city to a father who decided that hewanted nothing to do with raising a child. Mymother Pearl immediately took control of thehousehold and worked her way out of poverty.She never made excuses or blamed the govern-ment, corporations, race, or her sex on our po-sition in life. In fact, she did the opposite, shetaught me the importance of prayer, self-ac-countability and hard work to conquer poverty.This was my introduction to the conservative

values that would shape the rest of my life. Even when I went to fight for my country

in Operation Desert Shield/Storm and Opera-tion Provide Comfort, you welcomed me homelike I was some kind of hero. I never told you,but I did not feel like a hero, I felt like I wasdoing something to pay my country back for allthat has been done for me. It has been over twodecades since I put on my battle green uniform;and yet, when I walk amongst you I alwayssmile as you thank me for serving; and feelproud to have served my country.

After the military I became a lawyer and Iam now a candidate for Judge; and you areright next to me fighting to return the bench tothe values that we share. You do not look atme different because of my background. Youtreat me no different than the man who grewup with more finances than my mom everdreamed of having. You give me strength byreminding me that in this country everyone hasthe opportunity to do great things; I need thisreminder as the media and some on the left tryto make victims of us so that we may cowerunder their protection.

Another thing that I love is your willingnessto hold career politicians to the values that theyclaim to have. One example of this was onMarch 28, 2012, when my opponent was ad-monished by the State Commission on Judi-cial Conduct for the following violations:

Judge J. Kent Adams: failed tocomply with the law and demon-strated a lack of professional com-petence

Judge J. Kent Adamswas sighted as: Demonstrat-ing a lack of patience, dignity andcourtesy expected of a judge

Judge J. KentAdams created a percep-tion of bias and prejudice

Judge J. KentAdams acted in a mannerthat does not promotepublic confidence in theintegrity and impartiality ofthe judiciary

The media went to great lengthsto focus on racial remarks madeby him; but you focused on theother complaints also that weremuch more troubling. Instead ofcircling the wagons, you showed as

a true Conservative that you refuse to standby a Judge who could not follow his oatheven if he carried the same party designation.We both understand that you recognize aConservative by actions and deeds, not by in-cumbency and endorsements.

I look forward to election day when I hopeto be elected Justice of the Peace and take an-other step towards contributing to the commu-nity that has given so much to me.

My fellow Republican I hope that you em-brace my journey as a Conservative because itis because of you that I am who I am today,so please accept this heartfelt thanksand never stop fighting!

Kevin FultonAttorney Kevin FultonCandidate for Justiceof the PeacePrecinct 4-Place 1www.fultonforjudge.com

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“Working togetherwe can take our court back!

hard to make Texas a national leader injob creation and the best place in Americato do business.

Rafael Edward “Ted” Cruz is theformer Solicitor General of Texas, a posi-tion he held from 2003 to May 2008. Cruzwas appointed by Texas Attorney GeneralGreg Abbott. He was the first Hispanic So-licitor General in Texas, the youngest So-licitor General in America and the longestto hold the position in Texas. He is cur-rently a partner at the law firm Morgan,Lewis & Bockius, where he leads the firm’sU.S. Supreme Court and national Appel-late Litigation practice. He is also a candi-date for the 2012 Republican Partynomination for the United States Senate.

Tom Leppert is a businessman andformer Mayor of Dallas. Leppert led majornational and international companies in theareas of construction, financial servicesand real estate, including serving as CEOof The Turner Corporation, the nation’slargest general building company.

U.S. Representative District 72012 Republican Primary

Bill Tofte John Culberson (i)

TOFT CHALLENGINGREP. CULBERSON ON MAY 29, 2012

Congressman Culberson is a na-tive Houstonian and a lifelong resident ofCongressional District Seven. He currentlyserves on the House Appropriations Com-mittee, and is a member of the House Re-publican Whip team. Culberson currentlyserves on the Commerce, Justice, ScienceSubcommittee and the Homeland Security

Subcommittee, where he works to secureour borders and win the War on Terror.Congressman Culberson is being chal-lenged in the 2012 Republican Primary forUnited States Congress for District 7 byfellow Republican Bill Tofte a business-man, and University of Texas graduate.Currently Tofte is the Vice President of amanufacturing business in Texas.


Larry Youngblood Kevin Brady (i)

YOUNGBLOOD SEEKINGTO UNSEAT REP. BRADY ON MAY 29, 2012

Congressman Kevin Brady is a pro-fam-ily, pro-small business conservative repre-senting the 8th District of Texas in the U.SHouse of Representatives. Brady holds keyleadership posts in Congress includingDeputy Whip and top Republican on theJoint Economic Committee. He is a seniormember of the House Ways & Means Com-mittee - - considered by many to be themost powerful committee in Congress withjurisdiction over taxes, health care, SocialSecurity, Medicare, international trade andwelfare. Congressman Brady is being chal-lenged in the 2012 Republican Primary byfellow Republican Larry Youngblood, a fifthgeneration Texan who grew up in Alvin be-fore moving to Cypress. Youngblood startedout as a teacher/coach at St. Thomas HighSchool before embarking on a career withan Offshore Exploration Company.


Michael McCaul (i) Eddie Traylor

TRAYLOR SEEKING

TO UNSEAT REP. McCAUL ON MAY 29, 2012

Congressman Michael T. McCaul iscurrently serving his fourth term represent-ing Texas’ 10th District in the United StatesCongress. The 10th Congressional Districtof Texas stretches across 8 counties fromAustin to the Houston suburbs, and in-cludes Austin, Bastrop, Burleson, Harris,Lee, Travis, Washington and Waller Coun-ties. Prior to coming to Congress, McCaulserved as Chief of Terrorism and NationalSecurity in the U.S. Attorney’s office inTexas, and led the Joint Terrorism TaskForce charged with detecting, deterringand preventing terrorist activity. Congress-man McCaul also served as Texas DeputyAttorney General under current U.S. Sena-tor John Cornyn, and served as a federalprosecutor in the Department of Justice’sPublic Integrity Section in Washington,D.C. In the 2012 Republican primary Con-gressman McCaul is being challenged byfellow Republican Eddie Traylor a UnitedStates Air force pilot and instructor formore than 20 years who retired in 1991with an Honoarble Discharge, as a Lt. Col.serving at the Pentagon. According to hiswebsite, Traylor was charged with deter-mining what classified access andweapons systems our allies could obtain.He’s also a Top Secret clearance holder.


Barbara J. Carlson Pete Olson (i)

CARLSON SEEKING TO UNSEAT REP. OLSON ON MAY 29, 2012

Congressman Pete Olson has along history of protecting America. Follow-ing his graduation from law school, Con-gressman Olson moved to Pensacola, FL to

report for Aviation Officer Candidate Schooland began a highly decorated, nine-yearcareer as a Naval Aviator. He’s flown mis-sions over the Persian Gulf to enforce theinternational sanctions levied upon Iraqafter the first Gulf War, the Indian Ocean,the South China Sea, the Sea of Okhotsk,and across much of the Pacific. In 1994,Olson’s combat aircrew was named PacificFleet’s best in anti-submarine warfare. Con-gressman Olson was transferred to serveon the staff of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in1994 and a year later was assigned to be aNaval Liaison Officer to the U.S. Senate.His military awards include: Joint ServiceCommendation Medal; Navy & MarineCorps Commendation Medal; Joint ServiceAchievement Medal; Navy & Marine CorpsAchievement Medal; Armed Forces Expedi-tionary Medal; Southwest Asia ServiceMedal; and the Joint Chiefs of Staff Badge.Olson is committed to serving the interest ofTexas: While Pete was a Senate LiaisonOfficer, he assisted Texas’ then senior Sen-ator, Phil Gramm, on several trips overseasto inspect military installations. SenatorGramm asked Pete to join his staff in 1998to head up the Senator’s work protectingand improving critical military facilities inTexas – including the Michael E. DeBakeyVA Medical Center, Ellington Field, theArmy truck manufacturing facility in Sealy,and other installations. In 2008, with thesupport of thousands of volunteers and ac-tivists across the area, Pete defeated De-mocrat incumbent Nick Lampson and waselected as the new Congressman for the22nd Congressional District. CongressmanOlson and Nancy have been married foreighteen years and are the proud parentsof Kate and Grant. They are active mem-bers of the United Methodist Church andreside in Sugar Land, Texas. In the 2012Republican primary Congressman Olson isbeing challenged by fellow Republican Bar-bara J. Carlson. Carlson, per her website is

People On The MoveANNOUNCEMENT: Former Texas Railroad CommissionerMichael Williams in a hot Non-Harris County Race P.21

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ATTENTION ALL DEMOCRATIC PRECINCT 7 VOTERS:

ELECTION DAY IS TUESDAY, MAY 29, 2012

SERGEANTLEON HUBBARD“A VOTE FOR SERGEANT LEON HUBBARD IS A VOTE FOR

EXPERIENCE, HONESTY, INTEGRITY AND CHANGE!”

“EXPERIENCE WITH INTEGRITY IS WHAT WE’LL GET BY ELECTING SERGEANT LEON HUBBARD! ”

* Create HOT SPOT UNITS to agressively fight crime inareas where there are a lot of citizen complaints

* Restore Honesty, Integrity & Trust back to Precinct 7

* Make Precinct 7 A Safer Community for our Families

* Increase Visibility of Precinct 7Constable Patrol Units

Sergeant Hubbard Plans to:“Vote for the Candidate with Over 30 years of Dedication in Law En-forcement..And who is the onlycandidate in the race for HarrisCounty Precinct 7Constable inthe 2012DemocraticPrimary who

has alreadydedicated over

27 years of his life serving the Precinct 7 community.”

PHOTO: A.B. Chambers the first African Americanconstable in Harris County (pictured left) and Sergeant Leon Hubbard. Use of this photo granted by Mae Chambers the wife of the late Constable Chambers.

Sergeant Hubbard Is A Certified Master Police Officer!

SERGEANT HUBBARD CALLS FOR PRECINCT 7 VOTERS TO FIRE CONSTABLE MAY WALKER -- ON PAGE 22

a God-centered woman, mother of two out-standing young men, a leader who comesfrom a family dedicated to community andhard work. As a widow since 1996, she haspicked herself up by her bootstraps andnever looked back. She’s lived in the Hous-ton area since 1983, proudly making Texasher home. Carlson has lived in and been apart of Sugar Land since 1994 and hasowned and operated two successful smallbusinesses.


Ky D. Griffin Jerry L. Doyle Lois Dickson Myers Tim Wintill Stephen Takach Keith Casey Charles B ‘Chuck’ Meyer Steve Stockman Jim Engstrand Daniel Whitton Mike Jackson Kim Morrell

Railroad Commissioner2012 Republican Primary

Christi Craddick Beryl Burgess Warren Chisum Roland Sledge Joe Cotten Becky Berger

Railroad CommissionerUnexpired Term2012 Republican Primary

Elizabeth Murray-Kolb Greg Parker Barry Smitherman (i) Al Lee

COMMISSIONER PARKERWANTS YOUR VOTE ON TUESDAY, MAY 29TH

A former technology professionaland U.S. Army veteran, CommissionerGregory Parker was elected to the ComalCounty Commissioners Court on Novem-ber 2, 2004 and again in November 2008,where he became the first African Ameri-can and the youngest person to win elec-tion as a county commissioner in ComalCounty. In 2008 Commissioner Parkerwas appointed to the State Commissionon Emergency Communications where hetraveled across the state, speaking andleading the states initative for Next Gen-eration 9-1-1.

Commissioner Parker is a member ofthe International Associaton for EnergyEconomics, the United States Associationfor Energy Economics, the Texas Oil & GasAssociation, Texas Alliance of Energy Pro-ducers and the American Society of PublicAdministration, Section on Environmentaland Natural Resource Administration. He isan adjunct professor of government atConcordia University and the author of thebook “Global Warming...Really?” which

was chosen “Book of the Week” by theConservative Monitor.

For more information on Greg Parker’scampaign, please see page (10) of thisissue. And don’t forget to support candidateswho support you.

Justice Supreme Court Place 22012 Republican Primary

Steve Smith Don Willett (i)

Justice Supreme Court Place 42012 Republican Primary

John Devine David Medina (i) Joe Pool Jr.

State Board of Education Dist. 82012 Republican Primary

Barbara Cargill (i) Linda Ellis

State Senator District 42012 Republican Primary

Tommy Williams (i) Michael Galloway

State Senator District 112012 Republican Primary

Daniel McCool Dave Norman Larry Taylor

State Representative Dist. 1272012 Republican Primary

Dan Huberty (i) Bobby Jordan


John E. Davis (i) Mary Huls

HULS SEEKING TO UNSEAT REP. DAVISON MAY 29, 2012

John E. Davis was elected to theTexas Legislature to represent House District129 in November of 1998. RepresentativeDavis serves as Chair for the House Appro-priations Subcommittee on Health andHuman Services and as Chairman of Budgetand Oversight for the House Human Serv-ices Committee. A native of Houston and a

fifth generation Texan,Rep. Davis graduatedfrom Baylor Universityin 1982 and Universityof Houston-Clear Lakein 1987. He is the pastPresident of Oates In-dustries, an industrialroofing company; henow serves as an inde-pendent manufacturerrepresentative for

RPM, a roof and wall restoration company. An active member of the community,

Rep. Davis belongs to the Clear Lake AreaChamber of Commerce, Pasadena RotaryClub, University Baptist Church in ClearLake, and the Pasadena Salvation ArmyAdvisory Board.

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REP. DAVIS

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“MAKING HISTORY TOGETHER”ELECT SERGEANT DELORES

JONESDEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE FOR HARRIS COUNTY SHERIFF 2012

SERGEANT DELORES JONES is an Honest 27 Year Veteran of the Harris County Sheriff’s Office who wants to work with and for the citizens of Harris County.

SERGEANT JONES is also a Master Peace Officer and Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education Certified Instructor..

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Great Leadership Ability.Lead staff crew of 30+ personnel.Mentored troubled teenage boys from group home.

Leader of Social Organization

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Establish a good working rela-tionship with Commissioners’Court one which willreturn staffing levels to an accept-able and safe standard.

Combine the principles ofCommunity Oriented Policing andProactive Police Patrols to make

Harris County one of the safestcounties in the United States.

Target high Gang ActivityAreas with a re-establishedB.A.R.S. Unit (Burglary Appre-hension Response Squad) and aGang Task Force) to reduceHome Invasions and Burglaries.

Establish a Central Process-ing Center capable of meetingthe needs of all Harris CountyPolice Agencies.

Re-Establish communicationwith the Employees Groups re-garding the signing of an agreedupon Police Bill of Rights.

Provide training for Certi-fied Personnel in all areas ofLaw Enforcement.

Re-Establish Basic Peace OfferCertification Courses at the HarrisCounty Sheriff’s Academy

Vote for Sergeant Delores Jones

SERGEANT JONES IS A BRIDGE BUILDER!


Bill Callegari (i) Randy Brown


Jim Murphy (i) Ann Witt


Whet Smith Dwayne Bohac (i)

SMITH SEEKING TO UNSEAT REP. BOHACON MAY 29, 2012

State Representative Dwayne Bohacis a lifelong resident of Texas House District138. Bohac was born in Oak Forest and nowlives in the Spring Branch area with his wifeDawn and their four children. Before beingelected to the Texas House of Representa-tives, Bohac was active in the local commu-nity having founded “Save OurNeighborhoods,” Northwest Coalition, and isa long time member of the White OaksBayou Association and a part of the SpringBranch Revitalization Association.

As State Representative, Dwaynehas focused on protecting local neigh-borhoods and improving local quality oflife according to his website. In theTexas House, Bohac has worked to im-prove local flood control efforts throughthe use of retention ponds, given mu-nicipalities greater authority to enforceapartment standards, increased localpolice patrols, passed tougher lawsagainst graffiti, and secured funds forlocal traffic mobility and esplanadebeautification projects.

Additionally, Bohac has led the effort inthe Texas House to cap property tax ap-praisals at 5% or less, increased funding forborder security to curb illegal immigration,

and worked with local teachers and schoolboard members to improve local schoolsand provide fair teacher pay.

For his leadership on issues importantto the state and local community, Dwaynehas received numerous awards includingthe “Taxpayers Best Friend” from his col-leagues in the Texas House; the statewide“Honor Roll” from the Parent Teacher As-sociation (PTA); and “Best of the House”by the Combined Law Enforcement Asso-ciation of Texas (CLEAT). Bohac hasalso been honored by the Spring BranchISD, Houston ISD, and the West HoustonChamber of Commerce for his leadershipon public education issues. Additionally,he is co-founder of the Texas House ofRepresentative’s “Air Quality Caucus,” abi-partisan group committed to findingclean air solutions for Houston and therest of the state.

A graduate of Scarborough HighSchool, Bohac earned Bachelors De-grees in Political Science and Marketingfrom Texas A&M University. After gradu-ating with honors, Bohac returned hometo start the small retail business that heoperates today.

Dwayne and his wife, Dawn, are bothactive members of Second BaptistChurch, along with their four children,Foster, Faith, Sterling and Reagan.


Frank Salazar Doug Weiskopf


David Pineda Gilbert Pena


Jack Lee Dianne Williams Don Mullins


Debbie Riddle (i) James Wilson

WILSON SEEKING TO UNSEAT REP. RIDDLEON MAY 29, 2012

State Representative Debbie Riddelewas born and reared in Houston. She grad-uated from Waltrip High School and haslived in the area for most of her life. She and

her husband, Mike,have lived in the FM1960/Spring/Tomballarea for 30 years andreared three childrenthere. In that time,Riddle has served hercommunity as a real-tor, volunteer fire-fighter, volunteer EMT,Cub Scout den

mother, and preschool Sunday Schoolteacher at Champion Forest Baptist Church.

A lifelong Republican, Riddle has servedthe Republican Party as the vice-chairman ofthe finance committee of the Harris CountyRepublican Party and as chairman of thebuilding committee for the Texas Federationof Republican Women. Riddle is also pastpresident of the Texas Tea Party of Republi-can Women and has served on the board ofthe Spring ISD Education Foundation andKlein ISD Education Foundation. At the na-tional level, Debbie serves on the board ofthe Jewish Institute of National Security Af-fairs out of Washington, D.C. She is an ar-dent supporter of Israel and organizationssupporting Israel.

In the state legislature, Riddlepresently serves as the Committee BudgetOfficer of the Criminal Jurisprudence com-mittee, where she was previously the vice-chair for four years. She is also a memberof the Appropriations Committee, the Com-mittee on House Administration, and theJoint Select Committee on the Operationand Management of the Texas Youth Com-mission. She has previously served on theState Affairs, Ways and Means, FinancialInstitutions, and Border and InternationalAffairs committees. During the interim pe-riod between sessions in 2004, she wasalso named as the Chair of the Joint In-terim Committee on Long Term Care.

One of the most quoted elected offi-cials in the state, she has been a regularguest on several programs featured on Fox

National News as well as numerous othernational, statewide, and local televisionand radio programs. She is a frequentspeaker at local chambers, charity events,and Republican party events throughoutthe county and state.

Riddle has an A.A. Degree from SouthTexas Junior College and attended South-western University in Georgetown, Texas.

Riddle is being challenged in the 2012Republican Primary by James Wilson, a life-long Reagan Republican, Wilson is a conser-vative leader who has been very active in theSpring Klein community. Locally, he hasserved on the board of the Wimbledon Coun-try Homeowner’s Association as Treasurer,as well as a Vice President and President ofof the assocication. According to his website,he is a home room parent and credentialedvolunteer at Metzler Elementary and licensedinsurance agent. Wilson has served on sev-eral industry committees for local insuranceorganizations and associations as well.

A FEW THINGS YOUSHOULD KNOW ABOUTCANDIDATE WILSON

James Wilson has a great dealof experience working in both state andfederal government. He served as a Re-gional Director for United States Sena-tor Phil Gramm (R - TX), managingoperations and outreach in both Southand Central Texas. He served as aChief of Staff during the 75th Legisla-tive Session, and as a Legislative As-sistant during the 74th and 73rdSessions. While at the Legislature,James assisted in eliminating wastefuland redundant state agencies and com-missions, helped pass new laws, andprevented many wasteful and harmfulbills from being enacted.

Wilson is a strong advocate for busi-ness and both public and higher educa-tion. He is the proud single father ofJames Andrew Wilson, 5th grade, andSavannah Grace Wilson, 4th grade, bothof whom attend public schools in theKlein school district. A graduate of SouthGarland High School, James received hisBachelor of Arts degree in Governmentfrom the University of Texas at Austin.

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REP. RIDDLE

District Judge 11th District2012 Republican Primary

Bruce Bain Michael West

District Judge 61st District2012 Republican Primary

Jeff Hastings George W. Gore George May


Sonya Aston Russell Lloyd


Edward Casanova Michael Landrum Frank Pierce Chris Gillett

District Judge 133rd District2012 Republican Primary

Sharon J. Hemphill Lamar McCorkle

District Judge 151st District2012 Republican Primary

Leif Olson John Wittenmyer

District Judge 152nd District2012 Republican Primary

Don Self Janet Townsley Allyson Wilkinson


Sophia Mafrige Bud Wiesedeppe


Joe Vinas Robert Summerlin


Ryan Patrick Antonio Benavides


Kristin M. Guiney Lana Shadwick


Jim Barr Renee’ Magee

Harris County District Attorney2012 Republican Primary

Mike Anderson Pat Lykos (i)

County Civil Court at Law #2 Unexpired Term2012 Republican Primary

Donna Detamore Theresa Chang (i)

Harris County Attorney2012 Republican Primary

Robert Talton Leslie Johnson

Harris County Sheriff2012 Republican Primary

Brian Steinocher Ruben Monzon Paul Day Daniel J. Lemkuil Harold Heuszel Louis Guthrie Guy Clark Carl Pittman

County Tax Assessor-Collector2012 Republican Primary

Mike Sullivan Don Sumners (i)

County School Trustee,Position 3, At-Lrg2012 Republican Primary

Richard Johnson III Mike Wolfe (i)

County School Trustee, Position 4, Pct 32012 Republican Primary

Raymond T. Garcia Kay Smith

County Commissioner Pct. 4 Unexpired Term2012 Republican Primary

Robert M. Cadena Buck Buchanan R. Jack Cagle (i)

Justice of the Peace Pct. 4, Place 12012 Republican Primary

J. Kent Adams (i) Kevin Fulton

ATTORNEY KEVIN FULTONWANTS YOUR VOTE ONTUESDAY, MAY 29TH

Kevin Fulton is a shining example ofthe American Dream. Born in the gritty,gang infested streets of South Central LosAngeles, Kevin never had the opportunity tomeet his biological father who abandonedthe household when he was only a fewmonths old. His mother Pearl immediatelytook control of the household and workedher way out of poverty.

Kevin watched as his mother workedlong hours to provide her kids with the oppor-tunity to escape their surroundings. Pearlnever blamed her race or society for her posi-tion in life, instead she taught him the impor-tance of prayer, self-accountability and hardwork to conquer poverty. This was Kevin’sfirst introduction to the conservative valuesthat would shape the rest of his life.

Eventually Pearl married a StateTrooper who taught Kevin the importance offollowing the law and to appreciate the sacri-fice that our law enforcement officers makeon a daily basis.

ATTORNEY KEVIN FULTONIS COMMITTED TO SERVINGTHE ENTIRE COMMUNITYONCE HE’S ELECTED

Kevin took those values and lessonsand demonstrated a strong sense of commu-nity service as a child. Immediately upongraduating from high school, Kevin joinedthe Army and served this great nation withdistinction as a reconnaissance soldier andreceived various honors for service duringcombat. This service included guarding theborders of Europe, functioning as a liberatorin the Persian Gulf War and acting as a hu-manitarian in Operation Provide Comfort forKurdish Refugees in Turkey and Iraq.

After being Honorably Discharged fromthe Army, Kevin immediately enrolled in col-

lege while continuing his service to the com-munity by devoting his time on the Board of Di-rectors for a youth counseling organization,helping victims of domestic violence, and train-ing at risk students in conflict resolution. Kevinalso used his legal skills as an extern for theOrange County District Attorney’s Office andCommunity Legal Aid. This focus and dedica-tion earned him a Juris Doctor Degree with anotation for Distinguished Public Service.

After graduating from law school in 2001,Kevin became a legal consultant for a majordevelopment agency that specialized in multi-family housing and homeownership. Kevinthen worked as In-House Counsel for a largeproperty management company and handledemployment law issues, landlord/tenant law,and business litigation and formation issues.

As an attorney, Kevin believes that allpeople, regardless of income level, should beafforded competent legal representation. Tohelp those that cannot afford representation,Kevin has incorporated the frequent use of hislegal skills to go into the community to providepro bono legal services. Kevin also takes thetime to visit subsidized housing communitiesto encourage disadvantaged youth to enterthe legal profession and to return the knowl-edge they gain back to their community.

Kevin Fulton is a member of the Hous-ton Bar Association; Houston Northwest BarAssociation; Veterans of Foreign Wars;American Legion; The Federalist Society;Harris County Republican Party; Cherry TreeRepublicans ; and the College of the StateBar of Texas (“an honorary society oflawyers who are among the best trained at-torneys in Texas”- College of the State Bar ofTexas website).

For more information on Kevin Fulton’scampaign, please see page (5) of this issue.And don’t forget to support candidates whosupport you.

Harris County Constable, Pct 22012 Republican Primary

Edward P. Rios Joe Alanis Chris McDonald Tom Boone


David Cruzan William ‘Bill’ Norwood


Rolf Nelson Ron Hickman (i) Robert Lozano Dale Bible Lindsay Siriko


Al Florido Robert ‘Bob’ Van Pelt Phil Camus (i)


Phil Sandlin (i) Richard Goff Sonny Daughtry

The 2012 Race for Harris County Republican Party Chairman

Jared Woodfill (i) Paul Simpson

SIMPSON SEEKING TO UNSEAT CHAIRMANJARED WOODFILL ONTUESDAY, MAY 29, 2012

Jared Woodfill, a life-long resident ofHarris County, knows that dedication andcommitment equal achievement. Jaredlearned the meaning of hard work at a veryyoung age. His mother, an instructor at SanJacinto College, taught him the importanceof a solid education, and his father, an em-ployee of NASA who helped bring the Apollo13 crew home, instilled in him the desire toserve his community. Faith and family havealways been important to Jared. He and his

wife, the former Celeste Ponce, have beenmarried for almost thirteen years. Jared andCeleste attend Lakewood Church.

A graduate of Clear Lake High School,the University of Texas at Austin, and a cumlaude graduate of St. Mary’s UniversitySchool of Law, Jared practices law in part-

nership with the distin-guished Republicanand former jurist PaulPressler. Together theyhave defended conser-vative principlesthrough their law prac-tice. The Woodfill &Pressler law firm hasoffices in Houston andWarsaw, Poland. Jared

was first elected Chairman of the HarrisCounty Republican Party in 2002 and subse-quently re-elected in 2004, 2006, 2008 and2010. He is currently running for his sixthterm. During his tenure, Republicans inHarris County have witnessed four Republi-can county-wide sweeps and the last cycleproduced the best results in HCRP’s 61year history. Prior to being elected Chair-man, Jared served as Chairman of theHCRP Finance Committee, and JudicialScreening Committee. He has also servedas Legal Counsel to the Harris County Re-publican Party. Jared also served as vice-chairman for Senate District 17’s DistrictConvention and has been a delegate to nu-merous national, state and senatorial con-ventions. Additionally, Jared served asSecretary for the Texas Republican CountyChairman’s Association.

Jared has received numerous awardsrelated to his conservative beliefs, includ-ing the Texas Right to Life Horizon Award,Vision America Hero of the Faith Award,Justice Foundation Defender of LifeAward, JR Harris Best Supporting RoleAward, and the Texas Tea Party Republi-can Women Appreciation Award.

Jared has articulated his conservativeprinciples in numerous periodicals and tel-evision shows, including: Houston Chroni-cle, New York Times, Fox News, DallasMorning News, Austin American-States-man, KSEV Radio, KTRH Radio, Los An-geles Times, Local stations channel 2, 8,11, 13, 26 and 39. He has also appearedon the O’Reilly Factor.

A FEW THINGS YOUSHOULD KNOW ABOUTCANDIDATE SIMPSON

Paul Simpson is challenging GOPChair Jared Woodfill in the 2012 Republi-can primary. A lifelong pro-life conserva-tive, Simpson has been a Republicanpolitical leader since high school. Joiningthe Louisiana Teen-Age Republicans atage thirteen, he was elected state chair

by the time he wassixteen. After beingnamed National Out-standing Teen-AgeRepublican, Paul at-tended Rice Univer-sity where hechaired the YoungRepublicans. Beforegraduating from Ricewith degrees in his-

tory and engineering, Paul’s summerjobs (besides construction and offshoreoil field work) included working for a na-tional conservative organization in re-cruiting and mobilizing young people forconservative Republican political cam-paigns across the country.

While working full-time in the oil andgas business as an engineer, projectmanager, then supervisor, Paul put him-self through law school, graduating withhonors from the University of Houston lawschool. A licensed engineer and patentlawyer, Paul’s law practice primarily in-volves oil and gas disputes and transac-tions. He has been a partner with the lawfirm of McGinnis, Lochridge & Kilgoresince 2001.

Paul has been an adult Scout leadersince the 1990s and Chair of Boy ScoutTroop 505 since 2006.

KEVIN FULTON

WOODFILL

SIMPSON



A Few Words About MeMy story is only possible here in America. I was born in an inner city and raised by a dedicatedsingle mother to understand the meaning of love and strength through family. I was taught thevalue of hard work, of getting an education and the honor of serving my country. As a U.S.Army veteran, I understand the cost exacted on those who serve andtheir families. I know the pain and the uncertainty our veterans andtheir families endure. It is their love of country, their unending pursuitof freedom, and their selfless sacrifices that continue to inspire me. Iam honored to call them my brothers- and sisters-in-arms.

My story is not a rags to riches story, but it is a story thatproudly wears the label "Made in America." As a father, I am con-cerned about the future I am forging for my son and for his children after him. My passionconcerning energy in Texas comes from the principles that drove my mother. She wantedto leave something better for her children, a future that was brighter, a future filled withpromise and exciting possibilities. My goal is to work hard to ensure that my son and hischildren, as well as YOUR children, are left with something better in a world that is drivenand defined by the principle of paying it forward. We can do this together. We can deliveron the promises made to us by our parents by committing to an even higher standard in

creating a better future for the coming generations.

I’m Ready To ServeAfter several years as a technology professional, I was elected to the Comal County Commis-sioners Court on November 2, 2004 and again in November 2008. I was the first African Amer-ican and the youngest person to win election as a county commissioner in Comal County.I have tirelessly worked to protect our tax dollars by exposing financial mismanagement inlocal agencies. I have a proven record of working alongside my colleagues to keep ComalCounty's tax policy fair, and I am proud that our rate is one of the lowest in the state. I haveworked to offer new educational benefits for county employees and to preserve land for futuregenerations and to protect private property rights. I have spoken out frequently on a variety ofnational issues including: eminent domain, DC Opportunity Scholarship Program, transporta-tion, and cap-n-trade, to name a few.In 2008 Governor Rick Perry appointed me to the State Commission on Emergency Commu-nications. In this position I travel across the state, speaking and leading the states initiative forNext Generation 911. Since taking office, I have fought tirelessly to protect children from abuseand violence, not only in my county, but in others as well. I was proud to initiate the annual

"Guardian Angel Award" which honors volunteers, non-profit agency partners, as well as law enforcement and child protectiveservices workers who assist in preventing child abuse and neglect and who work to strengthen families.

I’m The Best CandidateI supported our county's clean fleet strategy and electricity reduction pilot plans. As a result of our commissioners court ef-

forts, electricity usage is down by 11% in some of our buildings. I have worked diligently to assure that we remain competitivewhen it comes to energy, but at the same time I recognize the importance of conservation. Our efforts in conservation were re-warded when the "State Energy Conservation Office" recognized Comal County in 2005, 2006 and then again in 2009. Energy isa passion of mine, and I have authored many articles on a variety of energy subjects, some of which are featured on this website.In 2010 I authored the book "Global Warming…Really?" which was picked as the "book of the week" by the Conservative Monitor.I am a member of the International Association for Energy Economics, the United States Association for Energy Economics, theAmerican Society for Public Administration, Section on Environmental and Natural Resource Administration and the Texas Oil &Gas Association. I am also an adjunct professor of government at Concordia University.

I’m Asking For Your VoteI hold a Bachelors of Science in Business Administration from Columbia Southern University, a Masters of Public Administra-

tion from Walden University, and I am currently all but dissertation on my Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration from WaldenUniversity. My dissertation research is on "The Correlation between Urban Natural Gas Exploration and Economic Growth In theTexas Barnet Shale Play" I have also completed open courseware from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in EnergyEconomics, Econometrics, Public Economics, Environmental Economics and Government Responses to Market Failure, ClimateChange: Economics, Science, and Policy, Sustainable Energy. In 2009 I was inducted into Pi Alpha Alpha, National Honors Soci-ety for Public Administration.

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2012 REPUBLICAN PRIMARY BALLOT PROPOSITIONS

SCHOOL CHOICE - The stateshould fund education by allowing dollars tofollow the child instead of the bureaucracy,through a program which allows parents thefreedom to choose their child’s school, pub-lic or private, while also saving significanttaxpayer dollars.

YES or NOREPEALING OBAMACARE - Con-

gress should immediately repeal the Pa-tient Protection and Affordable Care Act(otherwise known as Obamacare) and re-ject the rationing of healthcare by govern-ment or the intrusion by government intothe doctor - patient relationship.

YES or NOPUBLIC PRAYER - Government

should be prohibited from restricting thecontent of public prayer.

YES or NOBALANCED BUDGET / CONTROL-

LING GOVERNMENT GROWTH - Out ofcontrol spending should be stopped at alllevels of federal and state governmentthrough constitutional amendments limitingany increase in government spending to thecombined increase of population and infla-tion, requiring voter approval.

YES or NOREDISTRICTING - The Texas Legis-

lature should redraw the court-imposed linesfor Congress and State legislative districts inits upcoming session in order to remedy in-equities. YES or NO

Big Lead With WomenGives Obama An Edge On Romney, Quinnipiac University National Poll Finds;Christie, Rubio, Ryan Top GOP Running Mate List

President Barack Obama holds a thin46 - 42 percent lead over former Massachu-setts Gov. Mitt Romney, according to aQuinnipiac University national poll releasedresently. New Jersey Gov. ChristopherChristie, Florida Sen. Marco Rubio and Wis-consin U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan lead the guesslist for possible Romney running mates.

Looking at personal characteristics, 81percent of American voters think the presidentis likable, compared to 63 percent for Rom-ney. Obama cares about their needs andproblems, 57 percent say, compared to 44percent for Romney. The Republican hasstrong leadership qualities, 61 percent say,compared to 60 percent for the president, theindependent Quinnipiac (KWIN-uh-pe-ack)University poll of 2,577 American voters finds.

Romney is seen as better on the econ-omy 47 - 43 percent, better on creating jobs45 - 42 percent, better on gas prices 44 - 31percent and better on immigration 43 - 39percent. The president is viewed 52 - 32 per-cent as better on women’s issues and 46 -40 percent on foreign policy. The two menare seen equally on taxes and health care.

“The presidential race remains tight.With Gov. Mitt Romney now the de facto Re-publican nominee, a look at how the twomen are perceived by the electorate reflectsmuch of the historic differences between thetwo parties in close elections, which thisseems likely to be,” said Peter A. Brown, as-sistant director of the Quinnipiac UniversityPolling Institute.

“President Barack Obama has a big leadamong women and is seen as the candidatemost in tune with their needs. He is seen asmore in touch with average Americans. Re-publican Romney seems to hold an edge onthe economy - the top issue of the campaign

- and holds his own against the incumbenton being a strong leader. His opening is thatby 56 - 38 percent voters disapprove of thepresident’s handling of the economy.”

“The gender gap remains, with Obamaleading among women 49 - 39 percent andtrailing slightly among men 46 - 43 percent,”said Brown. “The racial gap is even wider:Romney leads 52 - 36 percent amongwhites, while the president is ahead amongblacks 94 - 3 percent and among Hispanics64 - 24 percent.”

Obama leads among Democrats 88 - 6percent, while Romney leads 83 - 8 percentamong Republicans and 46 - 39 percentamong independent voters.

More voters have an unfavorable opin-ion of the president, 49 percent, compared tothe 45 percent who view him favorably. Rom-ney is viewed favorably by 33 percent andunfavorably by 38 percent.

First Lady Michelle Obama gets a 60 -22 percent favorability rating. Ann Romneygets a 25 - 9 percent favorability with 64 per-cent who don’t know enough about her toform an opinion.

Obama gets split 47 - 48 percent overalljob approval and American voters say 49 -46 percent that he does not deserve a sec-ond term in the Oval Office.

Asked about potential Romney runningmates, Christie, by far the best known of thepotential picks, runs best with 31 percentcalling him a good choice compared to 18percent saying he would be a bad choiceand 49 percent with no opinion yet. Inde-pendent voters, the key voting bloc, seeChristie as a good choice 33 - 18 percent.

Rubio was labeled a good choice 24 -14 percent overall and 27 - 14 percentamong independents, while Ryan has similarnumbers, 23 - 17 percent good choice over-all and 25 - 17 percent among independents.

For other possible running mates, the“no opinion” count is 64 percent or higher.

“Even Gov. Christopher Christie evokesa ‘no opinion’ from half the electorate, withRyan and Rubio even more so. Other poten-tial running mates who did not rate as highlyas the three leaders are quite unknown. Atthis point Christie, who recently said hewould not rule out running with Romney, hasan edge with the public, but the vice presi-dency goes to the winner of an election with

one voter - Mitt Romney,” said Brown.From April 11 - 17, Quinnipiac University

surveyed 2,577 registered voters with a mar-gin of error of +/- 1.9 percentage points. Liveinterviewers call land lines and cell phones.

The Quinnipiac University Poll, directedby Douglas Schwartz, Ph.D., conducts publicopinion surveys in Pennsylvania, New York,New Jersey, Connecticut, Florida, Ohio, Vir-ginia and the nation as a public service andfor research. For more data or RSS feed-http://www.quinnipiac.edu/polling.xml, call(203) 582-5201, or follow us on Twitter.

United States President2012 Democratic Primary

John Wolfe Bob Ely Barack Obama Darcy G. Richardson

Barack Obama is the 44th President of theUnited States of America

President Obama was born in Hawaiion August 4th, 1961, to a father from Kenyaand a mother from Kansas. Growing up, hewas also raised by his grandfather, whoserved in Patton’s army, and his grand-mother, who worked her way up from thesecretarial pool to become middle manage-ment at a local bank.

After working his way through collegewith the help of scholarships and studentloans, President Obama moved to Chicago,where he worked as an organizer to help re-build communities devastated by the closureof local steel plants.

He went on to Harvard Law School,where he became the first African-Americanpresident of the Harvard Law Review. Upongraduation, he took a job teaching constitu-tional law at the University of Chicago. He alsoremained active in his community, leading adrive that registered more than 150,000 votersin Illinois leading up to the 1992 election.

Barack Obama was first elected to the

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“I need you to helpme restore integrityto the Precinct 1Constable’s office.”

y name is Jaime Tellez, and I am running for Harris County Con-stable Precinct 1. Unfortunately, recent events have brought shame

to the Precinct 1 Constable’s office. When elected, I will reestablish in-tegrity to the office and restore employee morale. Mismanagement,wastefulness and wrongdoings no longer will be tolerated. We will moveforward to make Precinct 1 a better and safer place to live and to work.

I will use my professional experience, education and leadershipqualities to ensure an in depth full departmental evaluation. I willrestructure the department using current and new deputies and ad-ministrators. We will seek input from Precinct 1 citizens, busi-nesses, schools and religious organizations to excel inprofessionalism and service. Together, with a little hard work, wewill provide Precinct 1 top quality police service regardless ofrace, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, handicap, familial sta-tus or national origin.

I will expand current divisions, as well as create new ones thatfocus on victims’ rights and family violence, proactive real-time pa-trol and DWI enforcement, environmental issues and animal cruelty.

I realize keeping within the budget is a great concern. Therefore,we will use all available resources, including existing full-time andreserve deputies, other agencies, state and federal grants and technol-ogy. I will educate and train deputies and supervisors in diverse areasof law enforcement to reduce waste, improve service, and utilize ef-fective and efficient deployment of those resources.

Because I live and work in Precinct 1, I also want safer neighbor-hoods, schools and parks. As a business owner, I want my employeesand clients to feel safe. I want help to be there when we need it. Iwant professional and knowledgeable officers. Finally, like you, Iwant improved quality of life and safer communities. Let’s move for-ward together to accomplish these goals.

In the next couple of months, you will hear the word integrityused quite often. It is a term not to be applied loosely and is acore characteristic that should apply to all candidates, as well asthe elected constable. I ask that you do your research and thenvote for the candidate with qualities you seek and admire andwho will run this office effectively and efficiently. I look forwardto serving you as your next Constable of Precinct 1.

Thank you for taking the time to read my Web site.

Sincerely,

Jaime Tellez, Jr. Jaime Tellez, Jr.CANDIDATE FOR PRECINCT 1 CONSTABLE2012 DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY

Attention All Democrats:EARLY VOTING BEGINS ON MONDAY, MAY 14TH

ABOUT JAIME TELLEZ, JR.

Jaime Tellez, Jr., has lived in Precinct 1for 37 years. His family first resided in theMontrose/West Gray area before moving to theAldine area where he attended elementary andmiddle school and graduated Cum Laude fromMacArthur High School in 1990. He currentlyresides in Lindale Park.

In 1993, Tellez graduated from the Uni-versity of Houston-Downtown Law Enforce-ment Academy. Since then, Jaime has workedfor the Offices of Harris County ConstablePrecinct 6 and Precinct 4, as well as the Lib-erty County Sheriff’s Office. During his law

enforcement career, he was assigned to theContract/District Patrol, DWI and Traffic En-forcement Task Forces, Parole Violator TaskForce, Civil Process, Truancy/School Securityand Jail divisions. In 2002, Tellez earned aMaster Peace Officer License from the TexasCommission on Law Enforcement OfficersStandards and Education.

Tellez earned a Bachelor of Arts in Crimi-nal Justice and a Minor in Spanish from SamHouston State University in 1996. In 2005, heearned a Doctorate of Jurisprudence fromMichigan State University College of Law.While attending law school, he interned at theMichigan Secretary of State and Catholic

Charities, often working more hours than hisclasses required. He continues to give back tothe community in the form of Pro Bono legalassistance. He also attended law school sum-mer programs in Montreal, Canada and Cura-cao, Netherland Antilles.

During his professional and academic ca-reers, he has held positions of leadership andreceived many accolades. For example, he wasemployed by the U.S. Department of Com-merce-Bureau of the Census as a supervisor.As a law student, he earned several honorawards and was the co-founder of the HispanicLaw Society. He also had the privilege as alaw student of being selected as part of the se-

curity detail for Former Mexican President Vi-cente Fox, alongside US Secret Service andthe Mexican equivalent, Guardia Presidencial.

Tellez is licensed to practice law in allState of Texas courts and the Federal DistrictCourts in the Southern District of Texas. Since2006, he has operated and managed a success-ful law practice. His interests include travel,community service and raising horses. Tellezowns 10 horses, including three rescue horsesthat he adopted from the Houston SPCA, anorganization he supports.--------------------------------------------------------Paid Political Ad Paid for By The Jaime Tellez Jr.Campaign, Treasurer Angela M. Lopez

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Illinois State Senate in 1996. During his timein Springfield, he passed the first majorethics reform in 25 years, cut taxes for work-ing families, and expanded health care forchildren and their parents. Elected to theU.S. Senate in 2004, he reached across theaisle to pass the farthest-reaching lobbyistreform in a generation, lock up the world’smost dangerous weapons, and bring trans-parency to government by tracking federalspending online.

As President, Barack Obama has dedi-cated himself to putting Americans back towork and restoring economic security to mid-dle-class families. He’s been driven by thebasic values that make our country great:America prospers when we’re all in it together,when hard work pays off and responsibility isrewarded, and when everyone—from MainStreet to Wall Street—does their fair shareand plays by the same rules.

United States Senate2012 Democratic Primary

Paul Sadler Sean Hubbard Grady Yarbrough Addie Dainell Allen

U.S. Representative, District 72012 Democratic Primary

Lissa Squiers James Cargas Phillip Andrews

U.S. Representative District 102012 Democratic Primary

William E. Miller, Jr. Tawana L. Cadien

U.S. Representative, District 222012 Democratic Primary

Kesha Rogers K.P. George

State Representative, District 1312012 Democratic Primary

Alma A. Allen Wanda Adams


Joseph Carlos Madden Gene Wu Jamaal Smith Sarah Winkler


Ornaldo Ybarra Mary Ann Perez Kevin J. Risner

State Representative, District 1462012 Demcratic Primary

Al Edwards Borris L. Miles

FORMER STATE REP. ALEDWARDS IS SEEKING TOTAKE BACK THE HD - 146SEAT FROM REP. MILES ONTUESDAY, MAY 29, 2012

Borris L. Miles was first elected toserve as the Texas State Representative forDistrict 146 in the House of Representatives inNovember of 2006. He was elected to a sec-ond term in 2010. During the 82nd LegislativeSession, Representative Miles fought againstRepublican attempts to balance the state’sbudget deficit on the backs of Texas children,the elderly and its most vulnerable citizens.He also authored legislation to expand urbanfarming and crack down on police brutality,and was named a Star of the Session by theTexas Classroom Teachers Association for de-feating legislation to increase class sizes anderode teacher employment rights.

Representative Miles is a lifelong resi-

dent of Houston; growing up in Sunnysidewhere he attended Jack Yates High School,“Home of the Mighty LIONS”! After highschool, he received the Bachelor of Sciencedegree in Criminal Justice and Criminal Sci-ence from Sam Houston State University. Aformer law enforcement officer, Miles is asuccessful entrepreneur and businessman,owning and operating the third largest (andmost successful) African-American inde-pendent insurance agency in the UnitedStates and the #1 African-American ownedagency in Texas according to his website.

Started as a one-man operation in hisgarage apartment, today his company – BorrisL. Miles Insurance — writes more than $56million dollars in insurance premiums annually.

Representative Miles is being chal-lenged in the 2012 Democratic primary byformer State Representative for House Dis-trict 146 Albert “Al” Edwards. As a seniormember of the State Legislature, Al Edwardsserved on three of the most influential Com-mittees. He was the Chairman of the Rulesand Resolutions Committee, Chairman ofBudget and Oversight of the Ways andMeans Committee and a member of the Ap-propriations Committee.


Ray Hill Garnet F. Coleman

HILL IS SEEKING TO UNSEAT REP. COLEMANON MAY 29, 2012

Garnet F. Coleman has served thepeople of District 147 in the Texas House ofRepresentatives continuously since 1991.Throughout his years of service, Represen-tative Coleman has earned a reputation as adiligent leader in the areas of health care,economic development and education ac-cording to his website. He is currently theSenior ranking member of the Public HealthCommittee as well as the Chairman of the

County Affairs Committee. RepresentativeColeman also serves as a member of theSelect Committee on Federal Economic Sta-bilization Funding, which is charged with en-suring that the state maximize its share offunds under the American Recovery andReinvestment Act.

Representative Coleman and his wife,Angelique, reside in Houston's UniversityOaks neighborhood. They have two children,Austin and Evan.

Member, State Board of Education, District 62012 Democratic Primary

David Scott Patty Quintana-Nilsson Traci Jensen

Member, State Board of Education, District 82012 Democratic Primary

Dexter Smith Rick Soliz

People On The MoveANNOUNCEMENT: Big Lead With Women Gives Obama An EdgeOn Romney, Quinnipiac University National Poll Finds P.14


STATE REP. COLEMAN




Judge, Civil District Court 2152012 Democratic Primary

Elaine H. Palmer Steven E. Kirkland

A MESSAGE FROM JUDGESTEVEN KIRKLAND FORDEMOCRATIC VOTERS

I’M QUALIFIED

“I earned my Bachelor of Arts from RiceUniversity and a Juris Doctorate from theUniversity of Houston’s Law Center. The sonof a truckdriver, I am the first of my family tograduate college. I worked my way throughlaw school as a paralegal at Texaco, gradu-ated cum laude from the University of Hous-ton’s Law Center, and earned a position as

an environmental litiga-tor for the Company.After leaving Texaco, Ihelped the citizens ofEast Houston and Har-ris County fight air pol-lution by suing theplants that regularly re-leased toxic pollutantsinto the air. In additionto extensive environ-

mental experience, my legal background in-cludes commercial, bankruptcy, transactionaland non-profit law.” -- JUDGE KIRKLAND

I’M EXPERIENCED

“I am currently the judge of this courtwhich has over 1700 civil cases pending.The cases range from complicated commer-cial contract disputes to personal injuries inan auto accident to tax delinquencies.

I began my judicial career in 2001, asMunicipal Judge for the City of Houstonwhere I served until 2008 when I was electedto this bench.

“Houston is a microcosm of the world,and that fact is proven to us every day in mu-nicipal courts. My favorite part of the job ismeeting the people. Every day, I get to look atthe world through someone else’s eyes andthat is truly exciting.” -- JUDGE KIRKLAND

I’M FAIR

“In the May 2011 Houston Bar Associ-ation poll, 73% of the lawyers respondinghad a favorable view of my Courtroom.

In December 2006, the Coalition for theHomeless of Houston and Harris Countyrecognized my work in making our Courtsaccessible. The Coalition named me theirGovernment Friend of the Homeless Awardfor developing and implementing Houston’sHomeless Recovery Court, the first suchCourt in the State of Texas. The HomelessCourt allows people who are workingthrough programs at various homelessshelters to clear up delinquent traffic ticketsand other Class C misdemeanor warrantsby performing community service at theirshelters. This allows people to move for-ward into productive lives. This is a win-winfor us all.” -- JUDGE KIRKLAND

OFF THE BENCH

“Off the bench, I am an advocate for re-sponsible redevelopment of near townneighborhoods by participating in projectsand groups that promote the inclusion of af-fordable housing in redevelopment plans,the preservation of historic architecture,and the provision of public infrastructureand amenities that improve the quality oflife for inner city Houstonians.

In 1991, I joined with like mindedneighbors as a founding board member ofAvenue Community Development Corpora-tion. For ten years, I served on the boardand my life partner Mark Parthie continuesserving today. Avenue has grown over theyears and built or restored over 350 units ofaffordable housing in the Near Northsideand Washington Avenue Corridors. Justprior to my full time appointment to the Mu-nicipal Courts, I served as Director ofRental Housing at Avenue.

My historic preservation efforts havebeen recognized by the Greater HoustonPreservation Alliance. In 1996, my busi-ness partners and I received the Good

Brick Award for Neighborhood Revitaliza-tion for a block face of properties we re-stored in the Old Sixth Ward. Two of myprojects at Avenue CDC were also recog-nized: the Summer Street Rentals and theElder Street Lofts (formerly the JeffersonDavis Hospital).

I am an advocate for human rights, in-cluding participating in the election cam-paign of Annise Parker, Houston’s firstopenly gay or lesbian officeholder as Cam-paign Chair and Treasurer, serving on theboard of Stonewall Lawyers (formerly BarAssociation of Houston Rights), serving asSecretary and Councilmember for the StateBar of Texas Section on Sexual Orientationand Gender Identity Issues and numerousHouston based political campaigns.

I have served the citizens of Houstonand Texas in a number of ways including:Vice Chair, Old Sixth Ward Tax IncrementReinvestment Zone Board; Secretary,Houston Buyers Club; Chair, Abandoned &Contaminated Sites Subcommittee, Hous-ton Foresight II Committee; Member - Hous-ton’s Committee for Sustainable CommunityRedevelopment; Founding Board Member &Past President - Avenue Community Devel-opment Corporation.”

Judge Kirkland is being challengedby fellow Democrat Elaine H. Palmer anative Houstonian, and practicing attor-ney for more than 14 years in the 2012Democratic Primary.

Harris County District Attorney2012 Democratic Primary

Lloyd Wayne Oliver Zack Fertitta

Harris County Sheriff2012 Democratic Primary

Adrian Garcia Delores Ann Jones Charles El Massey

SERGEANT DELORES ANNJONES IS ASKING FORYOUR VOTE AND SUPPORT

“I am a 26 1/2 year veteran of the Har-ris County Sheriff’s Office and I am theright women for the Office of Harris CountySheriff. I am hardworking, dedicated to mycommunity, and capable of effectingchange for the betterment of Harris Countycitizens. Believing “It takes A Village ToRaise A Child”, I also believe it takes lawenforcement of all entities and our commu-nity to make Harris County a better andsafer place to live and work. Let’s work to-

gether to “BuildBridges.”

First AfricanAmerican Female torun for the Office ofHarris County Sheriff.

I have over 26Years of Law Enforce-ment Experience withthe Harris CountySheriff office. I am

currently a Sergeant; certified Texas Com-mission on Law Enforcement Officor Stan-dards and Education Certified Instructor; aMaster Peace Officer and in charged withleading a large staff in my capacity as Ser-geant with the Harris County Sheriff’s De-partment.”

For more information on Sergeant De-lores Jones, please see her advertiementon page (9) of this issue.

And don’t forget to support thecandidates who support you!

County Commissioner, Precinct 32012 Democratic Primary

A. Robert Hassan Glorice McPherson

County Commissioner, -- Precinct 4, -- Unexpired Term2012 Democratic Primary

Sean Hammerle Dave Wilson

County Justice of the Peace, -- Precinct 3, Place 12012 Democratic Primary

Latonya Marie Allen Mike Parrott

County Constable, Precinct 12012 Democratic Primary

Richard Talamantez Quincy Whitaker Grady Castleberry Cindy Vara-Leija Jaime Tellez, Jr. Alan Rosen

JAIME TELLEZ, JR. IS ASKING FOR YOURVOTE ON ELECTION DAY

------------------------------------------------------------JAIME TELLEZ, JR. IS THE RIGHT DEMOCRAT!!!!

For more information on AttorneyJaime Tellez, Jr., please see his adver-tiement on page (15) of this issue.

And don’t forget to support thecandidates who support you!


Lee Hernandez Joe Martinez Christopher “Chris” Diaz Danny Avalos Daniel Vela Zerick Guinn Harry Zamora Victor L. Archer, Sr. Ruben Loreto Jeff L. Freeman


Ken Jones Eric Reed Kenneth Perkins


Richard “Rick” Gonzales Victor Trevino, Jr. Gilbert Reyna


Sam Hayes Leon Hubbard Michael Coleman H.B. “Rickey” Spivey, Jr. May Walker

County School Board Trustee, Position 3, At-Large2012 Democratic Primary

David Rosen Diane Trautman

County School Board Trustee, Position 6, Precinct 12012 Democratic Primary

Jarvis Johnson Reagan Flowers Erica S. Lee

The 2012 Race for Harris County Democratic Party Chairman

Lane Lewis Keryl Burgess Douglas

DOUGLAS SEEKING TO UNSEAT CHAIRMANLANE LEWIS ON TUESDAY, MAY 29, 2012

Lane Lewis is the current HarrisCounty Democratic Party Chairman. He waselected unanimously inDecember 2011.

Lewis has dedi-cated his life to servingthe people of Houston.The proud son of ateacher and factory su-pervisor in Pasadena,Texas, Lane under-stood from an earlyage the value of hardwork and helping others.

Lewis began his career of service asa licensed Social Worker in Houston. Hediscovered a passion for helping othersduring his first job in the field, workingwith adolescents. The youth he workedwith struggled with poverty, abuse, aban-donment, drugs and alcohol.

In 2009, after serving as elementaryschool teacher, Lewis unsuccessfully ran forHouston City Council in District A. During thisrace, Lane was able to use his grassroots or-ganizing experience, his ability to fundraise,and his willingness to work longer andharder than his opponents to make it out of acrowded primary and into a runoff in themost conservative council district in the city.

Lewis began serving as the Chair forSenate District 15 in 2009. In that capacityhe led his Senate District in implementing aprogram called “24 15.” This field intensiveprogram relied on paid and volunteer phonebanks over many weeks, aimed at talking topotential Democratic voters. This programwas a huge success and is a testament toLane’s experience as a grassroots organizerand someone that is willing to go the extramile to see Democrats elected.

Lewis has a compelling vision for theHarris County Democratic Party. But to im-plement his full vision he must get past KerlyBurgess Douglas his Democratic primarychallenger on Tuesday, May 29, 2012.

A FEW THINGS YOUSHOULD KNOW ABOUTCANDIDATE DOUGLAS

Attorney Keryl Douglas graduatedsumma cum laude, with a standing of #5 out ofher class of 202 students, from Thurgood Mar-shall School of Law in May 2008. She passedthe Bar upon first attempt, qualifying to petitioninto the D.C. Bar without examination, and wasadmitted to State of Texas Bar in Nov. 2008,and to the Federal Bar in 2010.

In addition to being founder and ownerof Optimum Solutions Consulting, Keryl Dou-glas currently practices law in the City ofHouston. She has also served in capacitieswherein she was responsible for implement-ing public affairs strate-gies, lobbying, andfund development. Anaccomplished mediatorand Attorney, she isalso a legal journalistand analyst, writing aweekly legal column forthe Houston SunNewspaper; and fre-quent legal/political an-alyst for a local radio program. She is anappointed ad litem for local family and pro-bate courts, as well as a frequent moderatorand panelist/educator for diverse legal semi-nars. She heads legal education/advocacyfor Friends of Emancipation Park Board ofDirectors. A prolific public speaker andspeech writer, she has also served as a li-censed insurance agent and structured set-tlement consultant. Her business acumenhas also assisted many other entrepreneursachieve success and opportunity. Her per-sonal entrepreneurial endeavors have mostrecently expanded to include motivational fit-ness, writing, and publishing.

-------------------------------------------------------Don’t forget that early voting will be takingplace from Monday, May 14 through Friday,May 25, 2012.

KIRKLAND

JONES

LEWIS

DOUGLAS

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ayor Allen Owen hascalled Missouri Cityhome for him and hisfamily for 35 plusyears; and has been

involved in every aspect of the city’sprogress in recent years as well. Herecently made his desire to continuehis service as the Mayor of MissouriCity official by filing the necessarypaperwork; and received no chal-lengers in his bid to be re-elected asthe Mayor of “The Show Me City” asMissouri City is affectionally calledby people throughout the region.

MAYOR ALLEN OWEN HAS DONE A GREAT JOB

“In the last two years the current city council and I haveworked successfully to bring thousands of new jobs andmore businesses, police and fire personnel, parks and hikeand bike trails, traffic and mobility improvements than thiscity has ever experienced before,” says Mayor Owen.

“I love every part of this city. There are critical projectsand issues ahead for us all. Together we can continue tomake this one of America’s most exciting suburban cities toraise a family, build a business, retire, enjoy and grow; butsensible growth with the least taxes possible is what we’retrying to achieve,” Owen proclaims.

Before becoming Mayor in 1994, Mayor Owen servedeight years on Missouri City’s City Council including histenure as Mayor Pro-Tem; and before that He served fiveyears as Planning and Zoning Commissioner for the city.

Mayor Allen Owen also serves as Wells Fargo Bank’sSenior VP - Texas Government Liaison; and has beenwith his wife Jane for 45 years. He’s active at the localYMCA, United Way, March of Dimes and other civic andbusiness efforts including his service with the Fort BendChamber, Fort Bend Women’s Center, Fort Bend LiteracyCouncil, Fort Bend Fair Association, and the Fort BendCommunity Justice Council as well.

Mayor Owen knows what it means to serve. And hiscommitment to serving others can be felt not only in Mis-souri City; but also in Harris and Fort Bend counties aswell. He’s proud of his many decades of service as a Life-time Vice President/Director of the Houston LivestockShow & Rodeo. He’s also proud to be a past President ofthe Texas 4H Foundation; a Board Member on the GreaterFort Bend Economic Development Council; an HonoraryChairman of the Missouri City Area NAACP Annual Gala;and of his service as President of the Asian American Fam-

ily Counseling Center.Mayor Allen Owen and his wife Jane are active members

of First United Methodist Church. They have three grownchildren and 2 granddaughters. He is a graduate of SMU’sGraduate School of Finance and Banking, as well as theStephen F. Austin State University. His daughter teaches inlocal public schools; and he’s proud to say that he’s been ac-tive in public education all his life.

MISSOURI CITY HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING COMMERCIAL GROWTH

From 2005 to 2011 Missouri City’s overall property taxbase increased from 15% to 25% thanks to the hard work ofMayor Allen Owen and others.

The development of (2) two business parks – Belt-way Crossing (just off S. Gessner) and the LakeviewBusiness Park (just off Buffalo run at Fondren) are partof the reason for the 25% increase in Missouri City’s taxbase according to Mayor Owen.

What’s going on at Beltway Crossing (S. Gessner area) of Missouri City:

1): Ben E Keith – Nov. 2007 bought 82 acres; andstarted construction on their 450,000+ square foot of-fice/distribution facility on July 14th this past year. Theyplan to be open by the end of January of 2013. They willemploy about 350 initially and will be Missouri City’slargest private employer.

2): Stream Realty (a major developer) initially bought 32acres and built 2 buildings on it, The first building (CharmingCharles) has over 116,000 square of floor space; and theother spans more than 166,000 square foot and is for Profes-sional Packaging. Stream Realty also recently announced

MAYOR ALLEN OWEN

THE OWEN REPORTPUBLISHED BY MAYOR ALLEN OWEN“Mayor Allen Owen Has Served Missouri City, Texas For Over 35 years”

ecent U.S. Census fig-ures show “The ShowMe City” as having morethan 68,447 residentswith 37% being black,

36% being white, 17% being Hispanicand 15% being Asian.

“Middle class Americans looking to purchase homes findMissouri City an appealing choice because of its immediateproximity to Houston, its strong economic and job growth, lowcrime rate, excellent schools, affordable housing and plentifulgreen space for recreation,” said Mayor Allen Owen.

The mayor’s remarks are in response to the recently re-leased Rice University study showing that Missouri City hassurpassed Houston as the region’s most diverse cities.

He says that families looking for an overall quality oflife for their families may find affordable home choices

limited in Houston. The median home value in MissouriCity is $152,800, according to the 2010 US Census.

Missouri City’s ranking by Rice University, adds to priordistinctions as one of “America’s Best Places to Live” byMoney Magazine, “One of the Safest Cities in America” byCongressional Quarterly and “Best Value”for golfers by Avid Magazine. “We’re proudthat we are a community of choice, and ap-parently so are those who have chosen tomake Missouri City their home,” Owen said.

US Census figures also break down “The Show MeCity’s” 68,447-resident population as 37 percentblack, 36 percent white, 17 percent Hispanic originand 15 percent Asian.

“We are known as a family community, and 86 percent ofour residents represent family households; 51 percent haveassociate or higher degrees, and 90 percent are high schoolgraduates,” Owen noted. “Of residents who work outside thehome, the Census shows 75 percent of those who are 16and older are employed in white-collar positions.”

Just as it is a draw for families, Missouri City is alsoattracting the attention of many prominent companies

such as Ben E. Keith, Warren Alloy, Lufkin Automationand Global Geophysical. And, in the past six years, theCity’s commercial tax base has grown from 15 to 24 per-cent, leading to the creation of 800 new jobs. “New com-panies coming here will add an additional one-thousand

plus positions,” Owen said.Community and business part-

nerships make a difference in MissouriCity’s overall appeal. Planned commu-nity developments offer beautiful subur-

ban housing options, funding from the Texas Departmentof Transportation has greatly improved mobility citywidewith improvements on most major arterials and HoustonCommunity College has expanded its former City campusto a new location off State Highway 6 in Missouri City.

“Our citizens, business owners and City staff haveworked hard to create a balance of work and play in ourcommunity,” Owen said. “With 20 parks, representing 393acres and 566 acres of undeveloped land, two champi-onship golf courses at Quail Valley Golf Course, excitingannual family-oriented events and rich historical traditions,we encourage everyone to discover Missouri City.”

“The Show Me City” is the Region’s Most Diverse City

MHERE’S A FEW THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW:

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they would be starting construction on (2) two more specs to-taling over 200,000 square foot of space.

3): Star Precision Fabricating, bought 10 acres onS. Gessner and within a couple of years will construct a100,000 square foot building; completed construction ofa 30,000 square foot facility on that property, for RoyaltyMetal Finishing — one of their suppliers, who employsabout 25 workers.

4): Last December, Mayor Allen Owen announced thatCookieBaker LLC bought 22 acres at the corner of S. Gess-ner & Cravens Rd. and has plans to construct a 267,000square foot bakery production/warehouse at that location.The total investment will be over $40M and initially employ110 and increase to over 300 as production increases.

What’s going on at Lakeview Business Park(Buffalo Run at Fondren) area of Missouri City:

1): Southwest Electronic Energy purchased 5 acres andstarted construction on their 52,000 square foot office/manu-facturing facility for their new headquarters. Southwest Elec-tronic Energy is a company that designs and assemblesLithium-ion batteries. This company is relocating from Staffordand will initially employ about 75 employees.

2): Warren Alloy & Fittings recently purchased a 152,000square foot building along with 5 acres and will relocate theirstainless steel pipe, fittings and flange business from Hous-ton. They’re bringing about 120 new jobs to Missouri City.Warren Alloy & Fittings’ inventory alone is valued at morethan $65 million dollars.

3): Allied Fittings, the sister company of Warren Alloy &Fittings, also purchased 31 acres next door to the locationthat was purchased by Warren Allow & Fittings and within acouple of years will start construction on a 350,000 squarefoot office/distribution facility. Allied Fittings is a distributor ofcarbon steel pipes, fittings and flanges. They will be bringingabout 200 jobs to Missouri City when construction is com-pleted. Allied Fittings’ inventory is valued at more than $70million dollars.

4): Mayor Allen Owen is currently working with a prospectthat has 41 acres under contract and has plans to construct a320,000 square foot office/warehouse facility at that location.This prospect would employ over 200 workers when their con-struction is completed. The Inventory of this particular prospect isvalued at more than $109 million dollars.

5): The city of Missouri City currently has a new “City Com-munity Center” under construction. This two-story 25,000 squarefoot facility with a 2nd floor ballroom that will seat over 300 per-sons is expected to be completed very soon.

6): The city of Missouri City also has a new “Tennis andRecreation Center” under construction at the Old Quail ValleyTennis Center is being designed by community input; and willhave 12 tennis courts. This fine facility will also someequipped with a gym, fitness rooms, batting cages, meetingrooms, basketball courts, and much more. The new MissouriCity “Tennis and Recreation Center is expected to be com-pleted over the next few months.

NEW RESTAURANTSPLANNED OR CURRENTLYUNDER CONSTRUCTION

1): Polo Campero is coming Missouri City at the cornerof Hwy 6 and Glenn Lakes. Polo Campero is a Latin flavoredchicken restaurant that will be free standing.

2): Don Julio’s Mexican Restaurant is coming to MissouriCity. Don Julio’s will be located behind CVS off Sienna Park-way and Hwy 6.

3): Denis Homestyle Kitchen is coming to MissouriCity and will be located next to the Spec’s in the LA Fit-ness center on Hwy 6.

NEW RESTAURANTSOPENED IN MISSOURI CITY New Restaurants Opened in 2011

Missouri City became the new home for the new RedOak Grill which opened at the corner of Hwy 6 and Colo-nial Lakes, next to Goodwill store; Carl’s Jr. whichopened off Hwy 6 in front of Lowes; 5 Guys Hamburgerswhich opened in the strip center with AT&T — in front ofLowes; Bogies Pub & Grill which opened at Cartwright &Dulles; 7 Spice Cajun Kitchen which opened on TexasParkway next to Wing Stop; Fuzzy’s Taco Shop whichopened in the strip center in front of Star Cinema Grillnext to Springcreek BBQ; Subway which opened a newlocation at 4225 Sienna Parkway; Great Kahn Mongo-lian BBQ which opened up in the retail space wherePanera Bread was located; Chipotle Mexican Grill whichopened on Hwy 6 in front of Lowe’s; Hogg’s ‘N Chickswhich relocated to a larger facility at 8818 Hwy 6;

Nazism’s Kitchen which opened at 5211 Hwy 6; EinsteinBros Bakery which opened in front of Lowe’s on Hwy 6;and Blu Water Fish Market which opened in the locationwhere the old Arby’s was located.

MISSOURI CITY IS AGREAT PLACE TO OPENYOUR RETAIL BUSINESS

NEW RETAIL OPENINGS: Missouri City became thenew home for a brand new 55 room La Quinta, whichopened next to the current Wal-Mart on Hwy 6 at the end ofDecember; a new 9 screen Star Cinema Grill which openedat Hwy 6 at Dulles; a new Petco which opened in the Ft.Bend Town Center; a new Valero and Car Wash whichopened at Sienna Ranch and Hwy 6; and a brand new Ware-house Pool Supply last year.

MISSOURI CITY IS A ANAWESOME PLACE TO DO BUSINESS

NEW COMPANIES OPENING:Missouri City is theplace where Flair Flexible Packaging, is opening a 49,000square foot building in Lakeview Business Park. Flair Flex-ible Packaging is bringing 25 new jobs to Missouri City.

2): Missouri City is the place where Kusha Foods isopening up shop in a 38,000 square foot building in Lake-view Business Park. Kusha Foods is expected to bring 20

new jobs to Missouri City.3): Missouri City is the place where Royalty Metal

Finishing is opening in a 30,000 square foot building onS. Gessner. Royalty Metal Finishing is expected bring25 new jobs to Missouri City.

*MORE COMPANIES OPENING: Missouri City is theplace where Fluroseal Valves is opening up shop in a7,000 square foot building on S. Gessner; HIS Mechani-cal is opening up shop in a 20,000 square foot buildingadjacent to Charming Charlie’s; GBI Partners is openingup shop in a 6,000 square foot facility at 13340 S. Gess-ner; Cemex is opening up shop in a 20,000 square footfacility next to Charming Charlies; Oyster Creek Manorhas chosen to open a new location; and Senior Livingapartments will open at Trammel Fresno and 6.

MISSOURI CITY IS REALLYGROWING/DEVELOPINGNEW PROJECTS UNDER DEVELOPMENT: The new Mis-souri City Wal-Mart is right on schedule at Hwy 6 and LakeShore Harbour — 8 pad sites are planned as part of this de-velopment; and is expected to be completed by the 4th Quar-ter of this year.

2): Missouri City will also be the home of 2 new buildingsplanned to be located across Hwy 6 at Sienna Parkway. Oneof the buildings will be home to a mattress company andother an Emergency Clinic.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------

POLITICAL AD PAID FOR BY THE ALLEN OWEN CAMPAIGNFOR MAYOR, 2022 MASTERS LANE, MISSOURI CITY, TX 77459

he turning of dirt at the groundbreaking for ahalf-million-square-foot Ben E. Keith Distri-bution Facility in Missouri City last Marchbrings with it hundreds of new jobs, other eco-nomic development

projects and a prestigious company thatchose the “Show Me” City for its 82-acresite with the future opportunity to expandto more than 1 million square feet.

Mayor Allen Owen likened the groundbreaking cere-mony, held inside a large white tent set up at the site of the fu-ture distribution headquarters on Cravens Road near SouthGessner Road, to a wedding.

“First you have the dating period, then the engagementperiod, then you set the date for the wedding and finally today

is the wedding. It’s a huge day for the City. We waited fourlong years and it was well worth the wait because we did itright. I cannot express in words how important this is for Mis-souri City—to the tax base, to an employment base and to

what it means to the community. And mynext promise is to bring commuter rail tothis location in the future.”

Ben E. Keith Foods is now theeighth largest broad-line distributor in the

nation, with six distribution centers serving South CentralUSA –Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Colorado, Louisiana,Mississippi, Arkansas, Kansas, Tennessee, and Missouri.

The company’s warehouse and other buildings will servesoutheast Texas and Louisiana and create about 300 jobs. It ex-pects to start operations in Fall of 2012 or Winter of 2013.

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MISSOURI CITY IS GROWING: Joining forces to celebrate the ceremonial groundbreaking for a half-million-square-foot Ben E. Keith Distribution Facility in Missouri City on March 22, are from left: Robbie Fish, General Manager, BenE. Keith Foods-Houston Division, City Manager Frank Simpson, Councilman Danny Nguyen, Councilman Bobby Mar-shall, Mayor Allen Owen, Councilman Don Smith, Councilman Robin Elackatt, Councilman Brett Kolaja and MikeRoach, President Ben E. Keith Foods.Photo courtesy of Missouri City.

Ben E. Keith GroundbreakingBrings Prestigious Growth to Missouri City, Texas

MISSOURI CITY

Missouri City Is A Great Place To Live, Work & Play



TESTIMONY

Let’s keep Donald LawrenceLifted Up In Prayer

Gospel star Donald Lawrence recentlymade an announcement that he was battling can-cer while performing at a post-game concert forthe NBA's Memphis Grizzlies.

According to a report on the Yolanda Adamsmorning show, during the concert, Lawrence in-troduced the audience to some of his singer as hesang the song 'Not Making Sense, Making Faith,'he revealed his battle with cancer. According tothe report, Lawrence explained that this was thefirst time in 3 months that he had performed, be-cause he is currently seeking cancer treatment inLos Angeles. Lawrence said that he disconnectedfrom everybody, and put his faith in God testify-ing that today there is no sign of cancer in hisbody. It isn't known what type of cancerLawrence was talking about. “Let’s keep DonaldLawrence lifted up in prayer.” - AUBREY

RECOGNITION

Congratulations to Businessman Amar Panchalon recently being named Entrepreneur of the year

Akraya CEO,Amar Panchal was re-cently named an Ernst &Young Entrepreneur OfThe Year® 2012 Ernst &Young LLP announcedthat Amar Panchal, CEOof Akraya, Inc, an award-winning IT staffing &consulting company, wasnamed a semifinalist in the Ernst & Young Entre-preneur Of The Year® 2012 program in theNorthern California region.

The award recognizes outstanding entre-preneurs who demonstrate excellence and ex-traordinary success in such areas as innovation,financial performance and personal commit-ment to their businesses and communities. Fi-nalists will be named in May, with awardsbeing presented at a special gala on June 2nd atthe Fairmont San Francisco.

RECOGNITIONCongratulations to Jenard S.Jenkins on being named PressSecretary of the HCDP

Jenard S. Jenkinswas born in Los Angelesand grew up in GrandPrairie, Texas. After grad-uation from South GrandPrairie High School, he at-tended Ranger College inRanger, Texas, where hewas an Honors graduate,before moving to Houstonto complete his education at Texas Southern Uni-versity. After a 12-year career in law, Jenard

moved into the Oil, Gas & Energy industry, join-ing Devon Energy Corporation in 2007. Beforerising to HCDP Press Secretary, Jenard served 3years as Chairman of Communications. He haslong worked in Democratic politics and his last po-sition prior to joining HCDP was as a CampaignStaffer for then-Senator Barack Obama’s presiden-tial campaign in Jefferson County, Colorado.

RECOGNITIONCongratulations to EdbertoWillies on being namedChairman of the HCDP

Communications Committee

Egberto Williesis a political activist, au-thor, business owner,software developer, webdesigner, and mechanicalengineer in Kingwood,TX. He is an ardent Lib-eral that believes toler-ance is essential. Hisfavorite phrase is “politi-cal involvement should be a requirement for citi-zenship” and believes that we must get away fromthe current policies that reward those who simplymove money/capital and produce nothing tangiblefor our society. If a change in policy does notoccur, America will be no different than many oli-garchic societies where a few are able to accumu-late wealth while the rest are left out because it ismathematically impossible to catch up. Egberto iscurrently President of the Kingwood Area Democ-rats and a CNN iReporter.

INFORMATIONAmerican Voters Say HappyDays Aren't Quite Here,Quinnipiac University

National Poll Finds; VotersApprove Of Detroit Bailout

The surge of economic optimism mayhave stalled as American voters say 41 - 35 per-cent they are worse off financially than four yearsago, and 51 percent don't expect their personal fi-nancial situation to change in the next 12 months,while 32 percent expect it to get better and 13percent expect it to get worse, according to aQuinnipiac University poll released recently.

Voters say 68 - 27 percent the economy is ina recession, but say 53 - 43 percent it has begunto recover, the independent Quinnipiac (KWIN-uh-pe-ack) University poll finds.

The U.S. Supreme Court should overturn the2010 health care law, voters say 49 - 38 percent.And voters say 62 - 27 percent the SupremeCourt should uphold Arizona's immigration law.

By 53 - 41 percent voters approve of thegovernment bailout of the auto industry and be-lieve the bailout has been a success 50 - 38 per-cent. Democrats approve of the bailout 78 - 17percent while Republicans disapprove 59 - 34percent. Independent voters split 49 - 46 percent.

"A small majority of American voters thinkthe economy is improving, but the groundswell ofoptimism we saw in recent months seems to have

hit a wall," said Peter A. Brown, assistant direc-tor of the Quinnipiac University Polling Insti-tute. "Last October, voters said 77 - 20 percentthe country was in recession. By Februarypublic opinion was rosier with voters saying66 - 30 percent the country was in recession, asolid positive move.

"But now, voters say 68 - 27 percent, we arein a recession. The momentum has slowed if notreversed. Similarly, in September voters said 68 -28 percent the economy was NOT beginning torecover which turned to 54 - 43 percent in Febru-ary that it WAS beginning to recover. But nowthat number has stalled with voters saying 53 -43 the economy has begun to recover."

Democrats, who tend to have lower incomesthan Republicans, say 51 - 23 percent they arebetter off than four years ago. They are worseoff, Republicans say 55 - 24 percent and inde-pendent voters say 46 - 32 percent.

African-Americans, who as a group havelower incomes than whites, say 55 - 21 percentthey are better off. Hispanics also say they arebetter off 40 - 35 percent, while whites say worseoff 46 - 31 percent.

"It is symbolic of the yawning political di-vide in this country that even when asked abouttheir financial situation many voters seem to seethe answer through a political prism involvingtheir views about Barack Obama's presidency,"said Brown. "It is a reasonable presumption thatfolks for the president see a need to say they havedone better to show support for the president - nomatter what they have in their wallet. Those whoare anti-Obama feel a need to say he has hurtthem financially - even if they're on the upperside of the income scale."

Asked about the next 12 months, Democratssay 40 - 7 percent, Republicans 23 - 17 percentand independents 32 - 14 percent that things willget better for them in the next year. Optimistic areblack voters 59 - 6 percent, whites 27 - 14 per-cent and Hispanics 41 - 8 percent.

American voters give the Supreme Court a52 - 31 percent job approval rating, higher thanapproval ratings for President Obama or for De-mocrats or Republicans in Congress.

Democrats want the high court to uphold thehealth care law 70 - 16 percent. The court shouldoverturn it, Republicans say 80 - 9 percent andindependent voters say 55 - 33 percent.

On immigration, there is a smaller partisandivide and Hispanic voters are divided as 45 per-cent want the court to uphold the Arizona lawwhile 43 percent want the law overturned.

From April 11 - 17, Quinnipiac Universitysurveyed 2,577 registered voters with a margin oferror of +/- 1.9 percentage points. Live interview-ers call land lines and cell phones.-----------------------------------------------------------The Quinnipiac University Poll, directed by Dou-glas Schwartz, Ph.D., conducts public opinionsurveys in Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey,Connecticut, Florida, Ohio, Virginia and the na-tion as a public service and for research. Formore data, call (203) 582-5201.

INFORMATION

Komen Will Fund PlannedParenthood Affiliates

Susan G. Komenfor the Cure has an-nounced that it plans tofund at least seventeenPlanned Parenthood af-filiates in 2012, roughlythe same number that re-ceived grants fromKomen last year, theWashington Post reports.

The announcement comes at a time whenthe two women's health organizations areworking to repair their relationship, whichwas badly damaged after Komen said itwould defund Planned Parenthood affiliatesamid an inquiry launched by Rep. CliffStearns (R-FL) to determine whether the re-productive health care provider was usingpublic funds to pay for abortion services. Al-though Komen quickly reversed its decisionfollowing a torrent of criticism from womenand Planned Parenthood supporters, the back-lash resulted in fundraising losses and a num-ber of high-profile resignations at Komenaffiliates around the country.

The total amount to be awarded by Komenhas not been announced, but Planned Parent-hood has said that nineteen of its seventy-nineaffiliates received a total of about $680,000from the breast cancer charity in 2011. Becausenot all Komen affiliates begin their fiscal year

on April 1, additional grants may be announcedover the next few months.

"We know that people have been upsetand concerned about recent events," Komenspokeswoman Leslie Aun told the Post."We've acknowledged our missteps and apolo-gized. People need to know that we have notand never will walk away from women inneed. There is no one filling the gap in serv-ices the way that Komen is."

COMMENTSStatement of State Rep. RonReynolds on his arrest onTuesday, April 24th

HOUSTON, Texas-- "In the early evening ofTuesday, April 24, 2012, Iwas arrested for the allegedviolation of a law knownas barratry, or the unlawfulsolicitation of clients bylawyers. While the facts ofthe case have yet to be dis-closed to me, it is my intentto fully cooperate with the prosecutors who arepursuing the charges," said Rep. Reynolds.

"I maintain my innocence andplan to vigorously defend myselfagainst all allegations. Although it ap-pears that the charges filed against meare politicized, I do not take the matterlightly. In fact, since becoming anelected official, I have voted for newlaws holding lawyers guilty of barra-try more accountable to their victims.

It is my hope that the truth re-garding the allegations will soon bemade clear. I have full confidence inour judicial system and look forwardto a prompt resolution."

ANNOUNCEMENTRepublicans Launching Effortto Loosen Democratic Grip OnAfrican American Voters

According to a recently released poll byQuinnipiac University President Barack Obamahas a stunning 94-3 lead over Mitt Romneyamong blacks. However, the Republican NationalCommittee is launching a "black Americans" out-reach program as part of their "strategic partner-ships" initiative aimed at courting groups thathave traditionally leaned Democratic accordingto a recent CNN report by Peter Hamby.

The RNC has already launched similar effortsaimed at women and Hispanics. You can find outmore about those efforts by visiting GOP.COM.

This new website is slated to feature testi-monials from some of the party's most prominentblack elected officials, including Florida Rep.Allen West, South Carolina Rep. Tim Scott andFlorida Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll.

"We highlight our elected officials so peopleunderstand that we do have Republicans that areelected that are black," said RNC co-chair SharonDay, the committee's coalitions director. "I don'tcare if they are a mosquito sprayer or a dogcatcher in Arizona, or Jennifer Carroll or AllenWest. We have black conservative leaders whostand for their principles."

She said the concerns of African Americanvoters are chiefly economic.

"We need to explain our values to them,"Day told CNN. "To be honest with you, their val-ues and our values are more similar than dissimi-lar. They are not Democratic values, they areRepublican values."

"Whether it's African Americans orCaribbean blacks or Asian Americans, the issuesare the same," she said. "They want a job, astrong economy, a good education for their chil-dren. Those are the things that matter. As Repub-licans we can bring those things to the table."

According to Day, this special website willbe earmarked for African American outreach andrecuiting black candidates.

"It would be great if Texas would follow theRNC's lead," says Aubrey R. Taylor, founder ofAubrey R. Taylor Communications. "AfricanAmericans in Texas need to also be made awareof the rich history of the Republican Party ofTexas. Most folks in Texas don't even know that

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throughout Reconstruction African Americanscomprised about 90% of Texas GOP membership.

THE TEXAS REPUBLICAN PARTY

Today’s Texas Republican Party wasfounded in 1854 by a group of Mid-Western abo-litionists opposed to the Kansas-Nebraska Bill,which allowed a choice of slavery in the new ter-ritories of Kansas and Nebraska. Texas, whichhad become a state in 1845, was right in the mid-dle of the heated slavery controversy. Most stateleaders were Democrats prior to the Civil War,and thus supported the pro-slavery Confederacy.But President Abraham Lincoln, the first Repub-lican president, gained the support of Texas Re-publicans and several prominent state leaders,like Sam Houston, Texas’ first Governor. How-ever, most of those who decided to support Lin-coln’s decision to defend the Union were forcedfrom office, and Democrats succeeded in allyingTexas with the Confederacy.

The effects of the Civil War and its after-math would be felt for more than a centurythroughout the South, and especially in Texas.For its first two generations, Texas had knownonly honor, victory and valor. Though Texansnever lost a battle at home during the Civil War,the Union army under orders from a RepublicanPresident marched in and occupied the Lone StarState after the Confederacy surrendered. For thefirst time, Texas would not be victorious. Thenext four generations of Texans would not for-give the Republican Party.

INFORMATIONAfrican American were the MajorSupporters of the RepublicanParty of Texas in the beginning

African Americans were one group ofTexans that would consistently support the Re-publican Party in Texas in those early years. Infact, throughout Reconstruction, African Ameri-cans comprised about 90% of GOP membership,and 44 African Americans served in the Texaslegislature as Republicans.

It was through the hard work of a number ofdedicated African American men and women thatthe earliest foundations of the Republican Partyof Texas were laid. The first ever state Republi-can convention that met in Houston on July 4,1867 was predominantly African American incomposition, with about 150 African AmericanTexans attending, and 20 Anglos.

The second State GOP Chairman, NorrisWright Cuney, an African-American from Galve-ston who led the Republican Party from 1883 to1897, is said by State historians to have held “themost important political position given to a blackman of the South in the nineteenth century.”

PROFILESThe RNC Leadership

Chairman Reince Priebus

Reince Priebus was elected Chairman ofthe Republican National Committee on January 14,2011. In his first year as Chairman, Reince oversawa dramatic turnaround of the RNC, building it intoa strong and effective organization for electing Re-publicans in 2012.

Under Reince’s leadership, the RNCraised more major donor money in an off yearthan in the history of the RNC. At the same

time, the RNC has bro-ken new ground, de-ploying newcommunication strate-gies and innovativetechnology for voteroutreach.

Reince is commit-ted to uniting the Repub-lican Party to reach ourcommon goal – electing

Republicans. With sound fiscal stewardship, adedication to conservative principles, and a mes-sage of freedom and prosperity, Reince continuesto lead the party toward victory in 2012.

A successful chairman of the RepublicanParty of Wisconsin, Reince created the frame-work that brought about one of the most historicelection cycles Wisconsin has ever experienced.During Reince’s tenure, Republicans in Wiscon-sin not only defeated Russ Feingold by electingcitizen legislator Ron Johnson to the Senate, butthey gained two additional U.S. House seats, wonthe Governor’s office, took back both the stateAssembly and the state Senate and defeated theleaders of both of those chambers.

Reince has a long history in Republican pol-

itics, having served on his first campaign at theage of 16. Since then, he worked his way upthrough the ranks of the Republican Party of Wis-consin as 1st Congressional District Chairman,State Party Treasurer, First Vice Chair, and even-tually State Party Chairman. In 2009 Reinceserved as General Counsel to the RNC, a role inwhich he volunteered his time to help manage theRNC’s most difficult challenges.

A proud native of Kenosha, Wisconsin,Reince is happily married to his wife, Sally.They have two young children, Jack and Grace.


Co-Chairman Sharon Day

Sharon Day was elected Co-Chair of theRepublican National Committee on January 14,2011. From 2009-2011, she served as RNC Secre-tary. She has served the Republican Party at thelocal, state and national level for more than 20 years.

Sharon has built several businesses in the in-surance and marketing industry, creating jobs forhundreds of individuals and families. She has usedthat private sector success in the political arena

working for candidates,committees and groupsthat believe in the powerof small businesses andthe free market system.

Sharon has been amember of the BrowardCounty, Florida Republi-can Executive committeesince 1994 and StateCommitteewoman from

Broward County since 1996. She has served asFlorida’s National Committeewoman since 2004before her election as Secretary of the RNC.

During the election recount of 2000 Sharonplayed an important role by identifying and deploy-ing Republican ballot counters in Broward Countyto ensure a balanced and transparent review oc-curred. Following that effort, she was appointed toserve on the Committee for Election Reform for theState of Florida by Governor Jeb Bush.

In 2006, Sharon was elected one of eightmembers on the site selection committee for the2008 RNC Convention, where she was also se-lected as Chairman of the Convention’s SpecialEvents. She was appointed to the Committee onArrangements for 2008 and has received a similarappointment for the 2012 Convention in herhome state of Florida.

Among other areas of her community serv-ice, Sharon was appointed by both GovernorBush and Governor Crist to the Broward CountyHousing Authority where she previously servedas the Chair. Additionally, Sharon serves as aCommissioner on the Florida Commission on theStatus of Women.

During her service to the Republican Party,Sharon has recruited numerous successful candi-dates and worked closely with party activists andsupporters to spread the Republican message ofless taxes, less spending and more freedom. In ad-dition she looks to continuing GOP success in thefuture through the use of the latest technology.

Sharon was born in Texas, but resides in Ft.Lauderdale with husband, Larry. They earliercounted Indiana as home. Two sons and fivegrandchildren are a great source of pride.


Treasurer Tony Parker

On January 14th, 2011, Anthony W.Parker was elected Treasurer of the Republi-can National Committee. Mr. Parker is a suc-cessful small business owner who foundedParker Tide, a solutions based contractingcompany with projects in 12 states. Addition-

ally, Mr. Parker hasspent over 35 years inlaw, finance and humanresources, giving himthe experience to be astrong financial stewardfor the Republican Na-tional Committee.

Mr. Parker is aVietnam Veteran –U.S. Navy received

his undergraduate degree from HarvardCollege, and his J.D. and Masters in TaxLaw from Georgetown Law Center. He alsoserved on President George W. Bush’s na-tional finance team and has been the Dis-trict of Columbia’s Republican NationalCommitteeman since 2004.


Secretary Demetra DeMonte

On January 14th, 2011, Demetra De-Monte, Republican National Committeewomanfor Illinois, was electedSecretary of the Republi-can National Committee.

Demetra is a strongleader who has worked innearly every position instate party leadership, in-cluding Precinct Commit-teeman, CountyVice-Chair, County Chair,State Central Committee-man, and National Com-mitteewoman. Her last Lincoln Day Dinner asCounty Chairman in February of 2008 was a sell-out with 1,200 people attending. She chaired the2000 Peoria “W Stands for Women” rally attendedby over 1,000 women. This widely heralded eventhelped drive turnout for George W. Bush’s candi-dacy in Central Illinois. In 2004, she was electedas a Bush Delegate to the National Convention inNew York City for Illinois’ 18th CongressionalDistrict. In 2008, she was a delegate to the Repub-lican National Convention in Minneapolis.

In 2008, Demetra was elected to serve as Illi-nois’ Republican National Committeewoman andshortly after was elected Secretary of the MidwestRegion of the Republican National Committee.Demetra has devoted much of her energy and pas-sion to grassroots initiatives and building the Re-publican Party from the bottom-up.

Demetra graduated from Loyola Univer-sity of Chicago and is married to Dr. AnthonyDeMonte. They have two adult children,Alexandra and Elizabeth. Demetra and An-thony reside in Pekin, Illinois.

ANNOUNCEMENTHarvard Pilgrim HealthCare Foundation Awards $4 Million for ChildhoodObesity Prevention Efforts

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Founda-tion, the philanthropic arm of Harvard PilgrimHealth Care, has announced grants and techni-cal assistance totaling $4 million to organiza-tions working to combat childhood obesity andhealth disparities in Massachusetts, NewHampshire, and Maine.

Through its Growing Up Healthy initiative,the foundation awarded three-year, $1.5 milliongrants to ChildObesity180 in Boston and Maine-

Health in Portland to ex-pand campaigns thatpromote healthier envi-ronments and lifestylesfor young people.ChildObesity180, whichis led by researchers atTufts University's Fried-man School of NutritionScience and Policy, willuse its grant for an out-

of-school time nutrition and physical activity ini-tiative, while MaineHealth will use the funds toexpand a childhood obesity prevention initiativeto more than one hundred and ninety primarycare physicians and fourteen hospitals.

The foundation also contributed $1 millionin technical assistance and consultation servicesover three years through its Culture InSight pro-gram, which supports healthcare organizationsand professionals working to improve care forpopulations and communities affected by healthdisparities. The recipients are the NH Health &Equity Partnership, which is coordinated by theConcord-based Foundation for Healthy Commu-nities; Health Resources in Action and Neigh-borhood Health Plan in Boston; Advocates, Inc.in Framingham, Massachusetts; and the HanleyCenter in Portland.

"Childhood obesity and healthcare dispar-ities not only impact those operating withinthe healthcare industry but, more importantly,are issues which families across our regionand country struggle with every day," saidHarvard Pilgrim Health Care president andCEO Eric Schultz. "At Harvard Pilgrim, werecognize our responsibility to support and ex-pand innovative initiatives that inform, edu-cate, and engage children, their families, thoseon the front lines of health care, and thebroader community, and help change behav-iors and improve people's lives."

ANNOUNCEMENTFormer Utah Governor andUnited States Ambassador toChina Jon Huntsman to JoinCaterpillar Board of Directors

PEORIA, Ill. Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT) has announced that Jon M. Huntsman Jr.has been elected to the Caterpillar Board of Di-rectors effective immediately.

Huntsman, 51, is the former United StatesAmbassador to China (2009-2011) and the for-mer governor of Utah (2005-2009). Huntsman’sextensive foreign policy experience also includesan appointment as the United States Ambassadorto Singapore (1992-1993)and service as the UnitedStates Trade Ambassador(2001-2003). Huntsmanalso has significant leader-ship experience in the pri-vate sector where he hasserved in numerous execu-tive roles, including asCEO with the HuntsmanCorporation, a globalchemical company. He is currently the Chairmanof the Huntsman Cancer Foundation, which pro-vides funding for cancer research, improvedtreatment and cancer education and awareness.Governor Huntsman is also a director of the FordMotor Company and serves on the boards of theHuntsman Corporation, the Naval AcademyFoundation and the Na-tional Committee on US-China Relations.

“With his extensiveglobal experience in thebusiness world and as asenior statesman for theUnited States, Jon brings aunique global perspectiveand experience to ourboard that will providestrategic guidance on critical trade and policy is-sues that are important to Caterpillar,” said Cater-pillar Chairman and CEO Doug Oberhelman.-----------------------------------------------------------

About Caterpillar: For more than 85 years,Caterpillar Inc. has been making sustainableprogress possible and driving positive change onevery continent. With 2011 sales and revenues of$60.138 billion, Caterpillar is the world’s leadingmanufacturer of construction and mining equip-ment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gasturbines and diesel-electric locomotives. The com-pany also is a leading services provider throughCaterpillar Financial Services, Caterpillar Reman-ufacturing Services, Caterpillar Logistics Servicesand Progress Rail Services. More information isavailable at: http://www.caterpillar.com. -----------------------------------------------------------

ANNOUNCEMENTCandidates running for the25th Congressional Districtin the 2012 Republican Primary in Texas

Ernie Beltz, Jr. -- Austin, TexasFiled: December 19, 2011Bill Burch -- Grand Prairie, Texas

Filed: December 19, 2011Dianne Costa -- Highland Village, Texas

Filed: December 15, 2011James Dillon -- Liberty Hill, Texas

Filed: March 9, 2012Dave Garrison -- Austin, Texas

Filed: December 15, 2011Justin Hewlett -- Cleburne, Texas

Filed: December 19, 2011Charlie Holcomb -- Wimberley, Texas

Filed: March 8, 2012Brian Matthews -- Austin, Texas

Filed: December 19, 2011Wes Riddle -- Gatesville, Texas

Filed: December 14, 2011Chad Wilbanks -- Austin, Texas

Filed: December 19, 2011Michael Williams -- Austin, Texas

Filed: December 19, 2011Roger Williams -- Weatherford, Texas

Filed: March 8, 2012

PRIEBUS

SHARON DAY

PARKER

DeMONTE

HUNTSMAN

OBERHELMAN

SCHULTZ



Sergeant Hubbard Calls For Precinct 7 Voters to Fire Constable May WalkerFROM THE SERGEANT LEON HUBBARD FOR PRECINCT 7 CONSTABLE CAMPAIGN

“They could have indicted her…” is what defense attorney Chip Lewistold the Houston Chronicle regardinghis client (Constable May Walker) onFriday, February 10, 2012 shortly aftera Harris County grand jury let heroff the hook. Lewis went on tosay: “But just because thereis a technical violation of thelaw does not mean a grandjury sees fit to indict.”

BREAKING THE LAW ISBREAKING THE LAW

“When is a ‘technical violation’ of the law not a crime? Isn’ta ‘technical violation’ of the law still a violation of the law? I be-lieve a so called ‘technical violation’ of the law; is still a viola-tion of the law,” says Sergeant Leon Hubbard — the onlycandidate running for Harris County Precinct 7 constable withmore than 30 years of law enforcement experience matchedwith an unblemished and honorable track-record of more than27 years already committed to the citizens of the HarrisCounty Precinct 7 community.

SERGEANT HUBBARD CANCLEAN UP THE MESS MADE BYCONSTABLE MAY WALKER

On Friday, February 10, 2012 a Harris County Grand jurydeclined to indict Constable May Walker on criminal chargesbeing alleged against the embattled Precinct 7 constable. Butdoes that mean she was innocent of the charges and accu-sations alleged against her? “That’s a good question,”says Hubbard. “A person could be guilty as sin, and not

have criminal charges brought against them forvarious reasons,” Hubbard explains. “Thatdoesn’t mean they’re innocent – it simplymeans they may have been let off the hookfor whatever reason,” says Hubbard.

“In the story recently published in theHouston Chronicle, Constable May Walkerwas described as ‘being thankful, relieved andcontrite’ by her defense attorney Chip Lewis;and she should be,” says Hubbard.

In the aforementioned article (written byBrian Rogers in the Houston Chronicle), at-

torney Chip Lewis also stated that therewere no allegations or inferences that ConstableMay Walker personally benefited from her of-fice, but rather, that it was ‘administrative mis-steps’ that landed her in trouble with the law.Lewis also claimed, Constable May Walkerhas made the necessary changes, includingending the raffle; and is trying to get permissionto conduct legal drawings according to the article.

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THE HARM TO PRECINCT 7HAS ALREADY BEEN DONE BYCONSTABLE MAY WALKER

“But the harm of Constable May Walker’s shameful ‘ad-ministrative missteps’ has already been done to Precinct 7.This is too little — and it’s definitely too late. This constablehas brought more shame to the Precinct 7 constable’s office;and the time for change has come,” says Hubbard.

“Her own attorney said they could have indicted her —what more is there to say? I would just like to know how Con-stable May Walker managed to escape indictment; and whatthe grand jury considered. But we will perhaps never get theanswers to these questions,” he says.

“Grand juries have a difficult job to do; and I understandthat. But the bad thing about this whole matter is: since therewere no charges filed against Constable May Walker; and thefact the grand jury proceedings were done in secrecy; wedon’t even know what the investigation into Constable MayWalker involved,” explains Hubbard.

SERGEANT L;EON HUBBARD IS THE RIGHT CHOICE FOR CONSTABLE IN THE UPCOMINGDEMOCRATIC PRIMARY

Sergeant Leon Hubbard plans to restore honesty, integrity,and experience so OUR community will have trust in thePrecinct 7 constables office again.

Sergeant Leon Hubbard will increase the visibility of patrols tohelp reduce criminal activity in OUR Precinct 7 neighborhoods.

Sergeant Leon Hubbard will create a “HOTSPOT UNIT”to aggressively fight high-crime areas where there are a sub-stantial amount of citizen complaints about criminal activity inOUR Precinct 7 neighborhoods.

Sergeant Leon Hubbard will create a “SPECIAL EVENTSDIVISION” to provide security for special community relatedevents taking place in OUR Precinct 7.

Sergeant Leon Hubbard will establish a more ac-tive and effective “WARRANT DIVISION” at OURPrecinct 7 Constables office.

Sergeant Leon Hubbard will re-establish a dependable“CIVIL DIVISION” so citizens who receive civil citations willbe served expeditiously and have their day in court in orderto prevent default judgments being levied against them.

Sergeant Leon Hubbard plans to abolish the practice ofcharging Precinct 7 citizens for coming into OUR constable’soffice to have their finger prints taken for their own privateuse. WE currently have to pay for having this done underMay Walker’s administration.

PRECINCT 7 NEEDS A CHANGEIN LEADERSHIP RIGHT NOW

“During my process of walking and knocking ondoors throughout Precinct 7 I’m running into people(all across the precinct) who want real answers andchange; people who are ashamed about what’s con-tinuing to happen time and time again in the Precinct7 constable’s office. Constable May Walker hasshamed our community with her ‘administrative mis-steps’ and so called ‘technical violation’ of the law.Being let off the hook by the grand jury shouldn’t ex-cuse the fact that she should still be fired at the ballotbox in the 2012 Democratic primary,” says Hubbard.

DONT LET CONSTABLE MAYWALKER OFF THE HOOK

“We can do much better than this in Precinct 7. We mustrestore honesty and integrity back to the Precinct 7 consta-ble’s office; and I’m the right person for the job. I’ve dedicatedover 30 years of my life to law enforcement in one capacity oranother — and I’m ready to serve Precinct 7 from day one.”

“I’m a team player whose been asked to do somethingabout the problems in the office currently being run by thisembattled constable.”

“I served the Precinct 7 Constable’s office honorably beforeI retired in 2010; and I’m stepping up to the plate to continue

my service to this community.”“My experience as a deputy

and supervisor has prepared me forthe job that needs to be done to clean upthe mess made by Constable May Walker,”proclaims Hubbard.

“There was a very informative new telecast airedrecently on KTRK Channel 13 which stated that Con-stable May Walker is likely breathing a sigh of relief,but that many of her deputies are expressing shock,and fearing that she may retaliate against them. That’sjust not right! That’s no environment to go to work in;and we must do something about this at the ballot boxin the 2012 Democratic primary,” says Hubbard.

PRECINCT 7 VOTERS MUSTFIRE CONSTABLE WALKER

“Firing the embattled Constable May Walker; and in-creasing morale at the Harris County Precinct 7 constable’soffice is one of my top priorities; but it’s not the only one,” ex-plains Sergeant Hubbard.

SERGEANT HUBBARD IS READY TO SERVE

Sergeant Leon Hubbard served in OUR Precinct 7constable’s office honorably for more than 27 years as adeputy and supervisor. His service began in 1983 and endedwhen he retired honorably from service in 2010.

Sergeant Leon Hubbard established a long standingcareer as a “Supervising Sergeant” in the Civil Division of theHarris County Constable’s Office forPrecinct 7.

Sergeant Leon Hubbard holdsa Master Police Officer’s Certificationand is well-qualified and ready to serveas OUR next Precinct 7 constable.

Sergeant Leon Hubbard hascoordinated appropriate police activi-ties as required by agency and thepublic sector; and will representPrecinct 7 well as their constable.

Sergeant Leon Hubbard hasdeveloped, recommended and im-plemented programs geared to-wards enhancing efficiency andsuccess during his 30 year profes-sional career.

Sergeant Leon Hubbard hadan exemplary record and standardof discipline during his more than 27years of service to the Precinct 7constable’s office.

Sergeant Leon Hubbard is ateam player who exemplifies team-work and dedication in every thinghe chooses to do in his personal andprofessional life.

Sergeant Leon Hubbardachieved departmental goals and ob-jectives by establishing priorities anddeadlines as a deputy and supervis-

ing Sergeant while serving in the Precinct 7 constable’s office.Sergeant Leon Hubbard established and maintained

positive relationships with other local area law enforcementagencies and has experience in partnering with the publicsector in coordinating appropriate activities as required to ac-complish goals and objectives.

Sergeant Leon Hubbard has been instrumental inthe implementation of “Strategic Planning” which increasedproductivity for those working with him.

Sergeant Leon Hubbard exhibited an overall exem-plary standard of performance during his more than 27 years ofexperience in the Harris County (Precinct 7) constable’s office.

Sergeant Leon Hubbard would like to know whenwas the last time you saw a Precinct 7 Constable patrol inyour neighborhood?

There will be other candidates on the ballot running for Con-stable of Precinct 7 in the 2012 Democratic Primary – but SergeantLeon Hubbard would like to be your choice. For more informationvisit www.sergeantleonhubbard.com or call (713)741-1400. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

This “Political Message” is a paid political advertorial provided by LeonHubbard for Harris County Constable for Precinct 7 and does not necessarilyrepresent the views or opinion of Aubrey R. Taylor Communications or its ad-vertisers, supporters or subscribers.

EARLY VOTING ENDS ON FRIDAY, MAY 25, 2012

Sergeant Hubbard Needs YourVote On Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Sergeant Leon HubbardCONTINUED FROM PAGE -- 22

PHOTO: A.B. Chambers the first African American constable in HarrisCounty (pictured left) and Sergeant Leon Hubbard. Use of this photogranted by Mae Chambers the wife of the late Constable Chambers.



WE MUST USE WISDOM WITH OUR WORDS

“A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievouswords stir up anger.” — PROVERBS 15:1 - “Thereare some people we just have to deal with in life

— there’s just no way around that. People are brought intoour lives for specific reasons during specific seasons. Itcould be someone close to you who’s getting on your lastnerve; a bill collector; a boss who’s not treating you fairly;or someone you love dearly — I don’t know. But just re-member that we can’t change or control the actions of oth-ers and how they respond to us; but we can change howwe choose to respond to them. Sometimes our approachhas to be altered a bit to keep peace flowing; and to getwhat we want out of a given situation. The right word spo-ken in the right tone can be a deal maker; just like thewrong word can be a deal breaker.” -- AUBREY

BE CAREFUL WHO YOU ALLOW TOCOME ALONG FOR THE RIDE

“Wealth maketh many friends; but the poor isseparated from his neighbour.” — PROVERBS:19:4 - “Not everybody in our lives are meant to

come along for the full-ride. As you grow in popularityand wealth, just be really careful who you allow toenter into your inner-circle. Be wise and use Godly dis-cernment in your personal and professional dealings.And by all means, don’t allow just anyone to hitch theirboxcar to your train.” -- AUBREY

NOBODY CAN DO YOU BETTER THAN YOU!

“A man’s gift maketh room for him, and bringethhim before great men.” — PROVERBS 18:16 -“Right now the stage is being set for you. There

are no over-night successes. Luck has nothing to do withit either! People (like us) spend lifetimes being preparedand sacrificing before we’re ever even aware that theyexist. God has created you in a unique mold that He threwaway once you were created. You are uniquely formed,prepared and anointed with gifting and talents that nobodyelse on earth has been given. Nobody can beat you atbeing you; just remember that today.” -- AUBREY

TALKING ALONE WON’T BRING OUR DREAMS TO PASS!

“In all labour there is profit; but the talk of the lipstendeth only to penury.” — PROVERBS 14:23 -“The American College Dictionary defines penury

as: 1. Extreme Poverty; Destitution. 2. Dearth or insuffi-ciency. Sure, we must speak and talk about what we’regoing to do in life: that’s an important part of the process.But at some point actions must follow our words; or we’regoing to find ourselves in a state of extreme poverty anddestitution. We must speak it; but we must also be an ac-tive participant in the process of bringing what we’respeaking into existence to pass.” -- AUBREY

GOD’S THOUGHTS ARE HIGHER THAN OUR THOUGHTS

“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neitherare your ways my ways, saith the LORD.” — ISA-IAH: 55:8 - “Don’t sweat the small stuff. Even if

you can’t see the way, you must keep going. God alreadyknows what He’s going to do about what concerns youtoday. So don’t sweat the stuff that you have no controlover anyway.” -- AUBREY

WE CAN MOVE MOUNTAINS WITH OUR WORDS!

“If ye have faith as a grain of a mustardseed...nothing shall be impossible unto you!” —MATTHEW 17:20 - “Always believe! Keep believ-

ing! Never stop believing! How long? Keep on believingfor as long as it takes for you to lay hold of that which hasbeen promised to you. The enemy can smell unbelief froma mile away. And unbelief opens the door for fear to creepinto our lives. Jesus said, “Because of your unbelief: forverily I say unto you, if ye have faith as a grain of mustardseed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to

yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall beimpossible unto you.” I found that in the 17th Chapter and20th verse of the book of Matthew.” -- AUBREY

GOD KNOWS THE WAY!

“I am the Lord thy God which teacheth thee howto profit, which leadeth the by the way that thoushouldest go.” — ISAIAH 48:17 - “God knows ex-

actly what we need and how He’s going to get it to us;and how to lead us to it too. Keep trusting, praying believ-ing, and praising God for getting you the provisionneeded to accomplish the vision you’ve been given. For,whenever God has given us a vision, He’s obligated toprovide us with the provision we need to accomplish thevision we’ve been given.” -- AUBREY

PRAISE GOD IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR VICTORY!

“Praise him for his mighty acts: praise him ac-cording to his excellent greatness” — PSALMS150:2 - “You are already a winner! You’ve already

won! If the enemy was going to be able to stop you, hewould have done it already. The fact that you’re readingthis thought today is proof positive that God isn’t throughwith you yet. Keep praising him for the good He’s done,doing and about to do in your life.” -- AUBREY

OUR FATHER IS WORTHY TO BE PRAISED!

“Let every thing that hath breath praise the Lord.Praise ye the LORD.” — ISAIAH 150:6 - “Thefunny thing about God is that He sometimes will

choose the unlikeliest of individuals to accomplish ex-traordinary things in the world. He can use anyone hechooses; so why not you? You’re chosen, anointed, ap-pointed and well-able to accomplish every God-given andinspired goal that’s been planted in your spirit. PraiseGod for his goodness, faithfulness and perfect love today.And keep it moving!” -- AUBREY

YOUR DREAM WILL COME TO PASS!

“Commit thy way unto the LORD, trust also in him;and he shall bring it to pass.” —PSALMS 37:5 -“We can’t do it on our own. God can do more in

one day than you or I could do in a lifetime of trying onour own. Our biggest challenge is to make sure that ourdreams and desires are in line with His will for our lives.Once we do that, we must remain in Him and stay on thepath that has been chosen for us. God is carefully watch-ing over His plan for our lives and is surely going tocause it to be realized.” -- AUBREY

DON’T FORGET WHO HELPED YOU!

“ ...Remember the LORD thy God: for it is He thatgiveth thee power to get wealth.” — DEUTERON-OMY 8:18 - “God has a predetermined path for

you and I to travel to get to the promise that He’s alreadyprepared for us. It really doesn’t matter if we’re talkingabout our personal, professional or political lives; God isour helper in every area of our lives. So we can’t leaveour Father out of any part of the decision makingprocess. I’ve made this mistake many times in my life;and it’s a costly mistake to make. So never forget who’sworking on your behalf.” -- AUBREY

GOD GIVES US WEALTH FOR A PURPOSE

“...That he may establish His covenant which Hesware unto thy Fathers...this day.” —DEUTERONOMY 8:18 - “There’s a purpose and

reason for everything that our Father allows to happen inour lives. And He’s going to allow wealth to come into ourlives so His will can be accomplished in our lives and theworld around us. But it’s not going to be so we can harborand amass an abundance of wealth. God wants us to bea distribution center and a gateway to cause people tosee His goodness in our world; that they may praise Himfor His goodness in the land.” -- AUBREY

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“Aubrey, it is your time. It is yourseason. I sense God is gettingready to blow you up. Expect theunexpected. God has great thingsin store for you. Sometimes you may havewondered why the struggle was so intense butin this season you will understand. You willknow it has always been about where youwere going. It was never personal. It was al-ways about your destiny. Stay focused. Youwill possess what you have been dreamingand imaging. Do not settle for anything lessthan God's best for you. It is not just going tohappen. It is happening right now!” -- RENESIA---------------------------------------------------------------Cindy Mcconnell ThompsonLives in Charlotte, North Carolina

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“No, you’re not alone. More rea-son why I think we have to keepourselves open to what God istrying to tell us. So everyday we getup w/intent and a driven focus to do His work.Thank you as well for sharing your life with all ofus as well via FB. You have been an encourage-ment and inspiration to us all. Happy (early)birth-day to you! I pray that your day is blessed andfilled with love and fun.” -- VANESSA---------------------------------------------------------------Shangela StephensonLives in Houston, Texas

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What Do You Think?QUESTION: What would you do if you were walkingdown the street and someone started following you?

Barbara Dee Langham, Bernadine Franklin,Betty Gibson, Beverly Gill, Bishop K J Brown,Bobbie Campbell, Brenda Barnett, Carol Justice,Catrina Adair, Charline E. King-Sowemimo,Cheress Shonuff Corbitt, Cheri Mitchell, DedraNelson, Dee Dee Winfrey, Desiree Carter Jack-son, Destini Davis, Devine Destiny, Donna St Ju-lian-Phillips, Eraka Watson, Heather Newhouse,Jenny Bennett, Jerusalem White, Johnie Emofor,Karen Washington-Howard, Kelly Williams,Kimberly KayJay Smith, Larie Young, LaShun-dra Davis, LaToya Matthews, Linda Mayes Ihe-jirika, M. Linda Benjamin, Marisa Farrington,Michael Haynes, Millie White, Monica Moore,Noel Pinnock Mpa, Princess McgeeRena Mont-gomery, Rozzy Shorter, Tashiba Miller, TerrieBrown, Troy Chambers, TwinkleToes Dancing-Diva, Tyrone, Veronica Green, Veronica Posey-Barnes, Yolanda Kane, and Zuriel Gibson.

#2. I would go to where ever a crowdwas, quick fast and in a hurry:Amber Rountree-Neal, Beverly Gill, Carol Crockett, DebraKerner, Diedra Michelle Todd-Shackleford, Fel-isha MzFee Ener, Freda Davis, Jacqueline Patton,Jacqueline Wright, Jenny Bennett, Jessie Jones,Johnie Emofor, Lacrystal Stylezz, Lizette Burnett,Maranda McCoy, Michelle Copeland, MonnahTravers, Princess Mcgee, Tyrone Taylor, Regina Baker, Rena Montgomery.

#3. I would ask them what they needed:Catherine Pivonka. Jacqueline Hustling Manley-

Mack, Jolié Veronique Tillman, Luis M Chen,Michelle Copeland, Morgan Alexander, RobertPoppy Lampkin, Thee Bishop, and Tyron Farr.

#4. I know I would immediately startpleading the blood of Jesus: Betty Walters-Week-ley, Janice Jackson, Linda Warren Staves Greer, Marion Myers Hollins, Nikki Hamilton Johnson,Rena Montgomery, and Sharon Kirkland.

OTHER COMMENTS

#5. I would call somebody I knew:Admired Dime, Durrel K. Douglas, and BeverlyGill. #6. I would pray for protection from theLord and my angels and show no fear: LacrystalStylezz, Kay Gibbons, and Jacqueline Williams. #7. I would start screaming and hollering:

Cheron K. Griffin, Natalie Stewart, and ReginaDaniel-Holley. #8. I would put some distance be-tween us, or prepare to defend myself: AaronDockery, Bobby Stanton, Jerome Ewing, JessieJones, Lizette Burnett, Magdalene Freeman John-son, Reginald Robinson, Rena Montgomery,Robert Thomas, and Tyron Farr. #9. I think Iwould run: Cassandra Robertson, Chelsey Box,Diedra Michelle Todd-Shackleford, and JeromeEwing. #10. I think I would stop and call the po-lice:Al Hanks, Roycenett Poonie Gilbert, andWayne Davis. #11. I think I would confrontthem: Jolié Veronique Tillman and Morgan Alexan-der. #12. I would stop walking until that personwent about their business: Linda Warren StavesGreer and Valerie Demus. #13. I would walkabruptly and try not to show attention while call-

ing 911: Lizette Burnett. #14: There is no onecorrect answer - it would depend on if you fearedfor your life: Thomas C. Moulder. #15: I wouldshoot them:Veda Evanell Brown. #16: If I haveaccess to a phone I would call 911 and hopefullysomeone would be around: Paula Moore. #17: Iwould have my friends Smith & Wesson walkingwith me, so I would enjoy my walk: Adam May-field II and Carl Pittman. #18: I would call911, look for an escape route and prepare forcombat if necessary: Ola Joseph. #19: I wouldturn around and say, “What’s Up!”: EricGrigsby. #20: I would turn and ask if heknew Jesus Christ as his Saviour: BishopFrank Dean Hector. #21: I don’t know what Iwould do: Harold Huff.

THIS QUESTION WAS INSPIRED IN PART BY THIS CASE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGH-TEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT AND FORSEMINOLE COUNTY, FLORIDA

STATE OF FLORIDA ISSUE CAPIASVS. CASE NUMBER:SA NO: 1712F04573GEORGE ZIMMERMAN

COUNT I: MURDER IN THE SECOND DEGREE

IN THE NAME AND BY AUTHORITY

OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, ANGELA B.COREY, STATE ATTORNEY for the FourthJudicial Circuit of the State of Florida, pur-suant to Executive Order of the Governor 12-72, and as such Prosecuting Attorney for thisCourt, throughthe undersigned designated As-sistant State Attorney, charges that:COUNT I:IN THE COUNTY OF SEMINOLE, STATEOF FLORIDA, on February 26,2012,GEORGE ZIMMERMAN, did unlaw-fully and by an act imminently dangerous toanother, and evincing a depraved mind regard-less of human life, although without any pre-meditated design to effect the death of anyparticular individual, kill TRAYVON MAR-TIN, a human being under the age of eighteen,by shooting the said victim, and during thecommission of the aforementioned Second De-gree Murder, the said GEORGE ZIMMER-MAN did carry, display, use, threaten to use orattempt to use a firearm and did actually pos-sess and discharge a firearm and as a result ofthe discharge, death or great bodily harm wasinflicted upon any person, contrary to the pro-visions of Sections 782.04(2), 775.087(1) and775.087(2), Florida Statutes.ANGELA B.COREY STATE ATTORNEY I hereby stateunder oath that I am instituting this prosecu-tion in good faith, and I certify that I have re-ceived testimony under oath from the materialwitness or witnesses for the offense(s).

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What Do You Think?CONTINUED FROM PAGE -- 2

Noel Pinnock and his family -- #1: I would pray and call 911 (I would not stop drop and roll).Carl Pittman and his wife -- #17: I would have my friends Smith &Wesson walking with me, so I would enjoy my walk.

Annette Marie Campbell -- #1: I would pray and call 911 (I wouldnot stop drop and roll) is how Annette answered this question.

Yolanda #1 Zuriel #1 Veda #15 Rozzy #1 Princess #1 Adrian #1

Michael #1 Al Hanks #10 Bishop Hector #20

Millie#1 Anysia #1



Robert Poppy Lampkin #3

Andrea’ Porter #1

Amber Roundree-Neal #2

Eric Grigsby #19

Eraka Watson #1

Dee Dee Winfrey #1 Dedra Nelson #1 Donna St. Julian-Phillips -- #1: I would pray and call 911

Kimberly KayJay Smith #1

Debra Kerner #2 Beverly Gill #5: I would call somebody I knew. Catrina Adair #1

Catherine #3

Carol #1

Bobby #8

Luis M. Chen #19 Desiree Scott #1


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