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Inner Loop Group – Plan for 2010 and 2012

(New Entry) Tuesday, March 9, 2010
By Felicia Cravens

Terrence Boggs of the Inner Loop Group will present the most recent data, research, and political information on CD-18 and the Texas House races, and describe what an active inner-city area can do to change the face of Houston politics.  Join him as he presents his findings and the roadmap to a new level... Read More »

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Winners of Tickets to The Michaels!

(New Entry) Monday, March 8, 2010
By Felicia Cravens

UPDATE:  If you didn’t win this drawing, there’s still another chance to win!  Listen to AM 1070 KNTH to The Civil Right with Natalie Arceneaux on Saturday March 13th from 12:30 to 2 p.m.  Natalie will give you call-in instructions and explain what you will need to do to win.  Don’t miss the show... Read More »

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Harris County Primary Turnout

Thursday, March 4, 2010
By Felicia Cravens

Harris County primary results for the Republican primary appear to be a mixed blessing.  On one hand, take a look at the differences in primary turnout percentage over the past years: 2000 – 9.46 % 2002 – 5.00 % 2004 – 4.45 % 2006 – 4.44 % 2008 – 9.45 % 2010 – 8.35 % This year saw abnormally high turnout... Read More »

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Win tickets to Michael Medved and Michael Reagan

Monday, March 1, 2010
By Felicia Cravens

NOTE:  YOU WILL NOT BE ENTERED INTO THE DRAWING IF YOU DO NOT EMAIL YOUR COMPLETE INFORMATION.   E-mail your name, address and precinct number for Harris or any of the surrounding counties to precincts@houstontps.org, and you will be eligible for the drawing!  Find your precinct HERE. NewsTalk 1070 KNTH welcomes Michael Medved and Michael Reagan to... Read More »

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Resolutions for Precinct Conventions

Monday, March 1, 2010
By Felicia Cravens

Today we’ll be posting resolutions for the precinct conventions.  A word of caution is in order, though.  There were so many resolutions offered for consideration, we didn’t have any time to whittle them down!  So, throughout the day, we’ll be updating this post with a number of resolutions.  We’ll try to post as many... Read More »

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Virtual Gubernatorial Debate!

Friday, February 26, 2010
By Felicia Cravens

If you haven’t been able (or willing) to sit through a gubernatorial debate, wait until you see what Austin Tea Party Patriots and Common Sense Texans cooked up.  The first Texas Virtual Gubernatorial Debate is now available on You Tube!  Greg and Judy Holloway of Austin Tea Party Patriots solicited questions from Common Sense Texans... Read More »

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Tea Party Anniversary!

Friday, February 19, 2010
By Felicia Cravens

Celebrate the Tea Party Anniversary with us! Join us as we celebrate the one year anniversary of Tea Party in Houston! We’ll take a look back, a look forward, hold a convention resolution workshop, and enjoy a celebration of activism and involvement from across the Houston area!  We’ll remember events past, talk to some of... Read More »

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Some Cool Tools!

Tuesday, February 16, 2010
By Felicia Cravens

Terrence Boggs of the HTPS Inner Loop Group found these gems online: First, a mock precinct convention video for Texas.  It’s put together from a Republican perspective, but works for either party. Secondly, an interactive map of Texas that drills down to the precinct level and beyond to individual streets. Check them out!  Watch the mock convention... Read More »

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Early Vote Times and Locations

Monday, February 15, 2010
By Felicia Cravens

From Harris County Clerk’s Website: February 16th – February 19th 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. February 20th 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. February 21st 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. February 22nd – February 26th 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. LOCATIONS: 1. Main Office: Harris County Administration Bldg. 1001 Preston, 1st Floor, 77002 2. Moody Park: Moody Park Community Center 3725 Fulton,... Read More »

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Alert: GOP Ballot Issue

Monday, February 15, 2010
By Felicia Cravens

I apologize for the delay in reporting this, but this came in Saturday from Ed Hubbard:  We need to get the word out that there has been a mistake made on the ballot, and it is too late to fix it.  So, voters need to know about it.   Normally, all races come before the propositions.  However,... Read More »

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HTPS Straw Poll Results!

Saturday, February 13, 2010
By Felicia Cravens

Before we get to the results, a huge THANK YOU to all who attended, voted, campaigned, volunteered and otherwise made the straw poll a huge success! People we need to thank, who are the amazing heroes of the day (and I’m sure I’m leaving some out, so kick me if I do): Natalie Arceneaux – HTPS... Read More »

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Convention 101 on the Web – Download Documents

Friday, February 12, 2010
By Felicia Cravens

UPDATE:  The basic Convention 101 presentation is now available on You Tube! Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 HTPS will take Convention 101 to the web with a web seminar scheduled for Wednesday 2/17!  If you haven’t been able to attend one of the Convention 101 sessions, here’s your opportunity to attend one live at your own computer. ... Read More »

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