Entries for February 2008
Precinct 5 cracks down on deadbeatsFebruary 29, 2008
From Staff Reports
Montgomery County Pct. 5 Constable David Hill and fellow Montgomery County Constables yesterday arrested ten local parents who violated court orders requiring them to pay child support. The countywide sweep, which was conducted in...
Democrats break early voting records across TexasFebruary 29, 2008
by Liz Austin Peterson
The Associated Press
When Democrat Dan Dodd ran for Congress in the steadfastly conservative suburbs north of Dallas, he couldn’t even persuade the print shop that made his bumper stickers to let him thank them on his Web sit...
Mincberg running for judge's seatFebruary 29, 2008
by David Rosen
Daily Court Review
After watching Republicans take control of Harris County in the mid-1990s, David Mincberg — who was Democratic party chair from 1994-98 — is trying to lead his team back into power.
“The demographics of the county...
State Rep. Haggerty in tense, expensive raceFebruary 29, 2008
by Alicia Caldwell
The Associated Press
Businessman Donald “Dee” Margo is making his second try to unseat a popular incumbent. This time, he has the money and establishment backing that might give him the edge.
His target in Tuesday’s Republican p...
Precinct 5 cracks down on deadbeatsFebruary 29, 2008
From Staff Reports
Montgomery County Pct. 5 Constable David Hill and fellow Montgomery County Constables yesterday arrested ten local parents who violated court orders requiring them to pay child support. The countywide sweep, which was conducted in...