Travis McGee, Sr., community leader and owner of the Hall of Fame Barbershop, located at 4800 Pederson in Houston, Texas is encouraging all registered voters in Sunnyside to vote on Tuesday, November 7, 2017. In case you don't know, there are two races voters in Sunnyside should be concerned with on the 2017 General and Special Elections ballot.
HBC MAGAZINE© REPORTS
As Election Day for the Tuesday, November 7, 2017, General and Special Elections in the Houston area draws nearer, urban voting hotbeds that have traditionally proved to be reliable voting blocks for African American candidates appear to be sitting this election cycle out for some reason. But why are African Americans staying at home? You would think that voter engagement and interest would be at an all-time-high with all the "supposed" outrage over President Donald Trump, the National Football League “NATIONAL ANTHEM PROTESTS”, and Houston Texans, owner Bob McNair putting his "proverbial" foot in his mouth by saying: "we can't have the inmates running the prison." In case you don't know, McNair's comments prompted more than 30 of his players to take a knee, and several others to remain seated during the national anthem before last Sunday’s game on (October 29, 2017) against the Seattle Seahawks in protest.
AUBREY R. TAYLOR: Tuesday, November 7, 2017, is the ideal time for the African American community to show folks that we’re more than just talk -- and idle threats. Look, protesting, marching, and grand-standing all have their place; but flexing political muscle at the voting box in local, statewide, and national elections are the most potent, effective and sure-fire way for African Americans to usher in the change we wish to see in our world.
Below is a look at early voting turnout numbers for a few “EARLY VOTING” locations that traditionally serve as reliable African American voting blocks:
Sunnyside Multi-Purpose Center is located at 9314 Cullen Boulevard, Houston, 77051 – Monday, October 23, 2017 (86 In-Person Early Voters), Tuesday, October 24, 2017 (102 In-Person Early Voters), Wednesday, October 25, 2017 (106 In-Person Voters), Thursday, October 26, 2017 (100 In-Person Voters), Friday, October 27, 2017 (135 In-Person Voters), Saturday, October 28, 2017 (90 In-Person Voters), Sunday, October 29, 2017 (45 In-Person Voters), and on Monday, October 30, 2017 (151 In-Person Voters). The total early voting turnout at the Sunnyside Multi-Purpose Center through the first eight days of early voting is only 815 in-person votes.
Hiram Clarke Multi-Service Center is located at 3810 W. Fuqua Street, Houston, 77045 -- Monday, October 23, 2017 (69 In-Person Early Voters), Tuesday, October 24, 2017 (78 In-Person Early Voters), Wednesday, October 25, 2017 (74 In-Person Voters), Thursday, October 26, 2017 (77 In-Person Voters), Friday, October 27, 2017 (105 In-Person Voters), Saturday, October 28, 2017 (71 In-Person Voters), Sunday, October 29, 2017 (30 In-Person Voters), and on Monday, October 30, 2017 (93 In-Person Voters). The total early voting turnout at the Hiram Clarke Multi-Service Center through the first eight days of early voting is only 597 in-person votes.
Acres Homes Multi-Service Center is located at 6719 W. Montgomery Road, Houston, 77091 -- Monday, October 23, 2017 (51 In-Person Early Voters), Tuesday, October 24, 2017 (55 In-Person Early Voters), Wednesday, October 25, 2017 (72 In-Person Voters), Thursday, October 26, 2017 (83 In-Person Voters), Friday, October 27, 2017 (79 In-Person Voters), Saturday, October 28, 2017 (54 In-Person Voters), Sunday, October 29, 2017 (26 In-Person Voters), and on Monday, October 30, 2017 (70 In-Person Voters). The total early voting turnout at the Acres Homes Multi-Service Center through the first eight days of early voting is only 490 in-person votes.
Kashmere Multi-Service Center is located at 4802 Lockwood Drive, Houston, 77026 – Monday, October 23, 2017 (28 In-Person Early Voters), Tuesday, October 24, 2017 (40 In-Person Early Voters), Wednesday, October 25, 2017 (46 In-Person Voters), Thursday, October 26, 2017 (40 In-Person Voters), Friday, October 27, 2017 (32 In-Person Voters), Saturday, October 28, 2017 (22 In-Person Voters), Sunday, October 29, 2017 (12 In-Person Voters), and on Monday, October 30, 2017 (39 In-Person Voters). The total early voting turnout at the Kashmere-Multi Service Center through the first eight days of early voting is only 259 in-person votes.
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"If we TRULY want to increase voter turnout in the Black community, we must think outside the box. We must bring a level of excitement. Think about a football halftime show at Texas Southern, versus one at U of H. There's a difference.
We must bring INTEREST back to this arena, we must stop voting just because they've "been there" so long, and we must make it fresh..."
DR. KARLA BROWN IS THE RIGHT CHOICE IN THE RACE FOR HISD TRUSTEE DISTRICT IX SAYS COUNCILMAN LARRY V. GREEN AND OTHER HOUSTON AREA LEADERS!
HOUSTON BUSINESS CONNECTIONS MAGAZINE: "We are not endorsing any candidates in the Tuesday, November 7, 2017, General Election. However, if we were issuing endorsements during this election cycle Dr. Pretta VanDible Stallworth would certainly be our "RECOMMENDED CANDIDATE" in the race for HCCS Board Trustee for District IX. So, should a December 2017 runoff election be needed to decide the winner in HCCS District IX between Dr. Pretta VanDible Stallworth, Eugene "Gene" Pack and David Jaroszewski we plan to strongly encouraging our readers to vote for Pretta VanDible Stallworth no matter which candidate she faces."
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1. Main Office: Harris County Administration Building is located at 1001 Preston Street, 4th Floor, Houston, 77002 -- You can vote early at this location from Monday, October 23 – Friday, October 27 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; On Saturday, October 28 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; On Sunday, October 29 from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.; From Monday, October 30 – Friday, November 3 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. you can vote early at this location.
2. Moody Park: Moody Park Community Center is located at 3725 Fulton Street, Houston, 77009 -- You can vote early at this location from Monday, October 23 – Friday, October 27 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; On Saturday, October 28 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; On Sunday, October 29 from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.; From Monday, October 30 – Friday, November 3 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. you can vote early at this location.
3. Kashmere: Kashmere Multi-Service Center is located at 4802 Lockwood Drive, Houston, 77026 -- You can vote early at this location from Monday, October 23 – Friday, October 27 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; On Saturday, October 28 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; On Sunday, October 29 from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.; From Monday, October 30 – Friday, November 3 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. you can vote early at this location.
4. Downtown-East: Ripley House Neighborhood Center is located at 4410 Navigation Boulevard, Houston, 77011 -- You can vote early at this location from Monday, October 23 – Friday, October 27 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; On Saturday, October 28 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; On Sunday, October 29 from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.; From Monday, October 30 – Friday, November 3 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. you can vote early at this location.
5. Southeast Houston: H.C.C.S. Southeast College is located at 6960 Rustic Street, Parking Garage, Houston, 77087 -- You can vote early at this location from Monday, October 23 – Friday, October 27 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; On Saturday, October 28 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; On Sunday, October 29 from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.; From Monday, October 30 – Friday, November 3 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. you can vote early at this location.
6. Palm Center (*): Young Neighborhood Library is located at 5107 Griggs Road, Houston, 77021 -- You can vote early at this location from Monday, October 23 – Friday, October 27 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; On Saturday, October 28 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; On Sunday, October 29 from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.; From Monday, October 30 – Friday, November 3 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. you can vote early at this location.
7. Astrodome Area: Fiesta Mart is located at 8130 Kirby Drive, Houston, 77054 -- You can vote early at this location from Monday, October 23 – Friday, October 27 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; On Saturday, October 28 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; On Sunday, October 29 from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.; From Monday, October 30 – Friday, November 3 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. you can vote early at this location.
8. Near Town: Metropolitan Multi-Service Center is located at 1475 W. Gray Street, Houston, 77019 -- You can vote early at this location from Monday, October 23 – Friday, October 27 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; On Saturday, October 28 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; On Sunday, October 29 from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.; From Monday, October 30 – Friday, November 3 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. you can vote early at this location.
9. Galleria: Harris County Public Health is located at 2223 West Loop South Fwy, 1st Floor, Houston, 77027 -- You can vote early at this location from Monday, October 23 – Friday, October 27 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; On Saturday, October 28 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; On Sunday, October 29 from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.; From Monday, October 30 – Friday, November 3 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. you can vote early at this location.
10. The Heights: SPJST Lodge #88 is located at 1435 Beall Street, Houston, 77008 -- You can vote early at this location from Monday, October 23 – Friday, October 27 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; On Saturday, October 28 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; On Sunday, October 29 from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.; From Monday, October 30 – Friday, November 3 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. you can vote early at this location.
11. Northeast Houston: Northeast Multi-Service Center is located at 9720 Spaulding Street, Building #4, Houston, 77016 -- You can vote early at this location from Monday, October 23 – Friday, October 27 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; On Saturday, October 28 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; On Sunday, October 29 from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.; From Monday, October 30 – Friday, November 3 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. you can vote early at this location.
12. Galena Park: Alvin D. Baggett Community Center is located at 1302 Keene Street, Galena Park, 77547 -- You can vote early at this location from Monday, October 23 – Friday, October 27 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; On Saturday, October 28 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; On Sunday, October 29 from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.; From Monday, October 30 – Friday, November 3 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. you can vote early at this location.
13. Hobby Area: John Phelps Courthouse is located at 101 S. Richey Street, Pasadena, 77506 -- You can vote early at this location from Monday, October 23 – Friday, October 27 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; On Saturday, October 28 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; On Sunday, October 29 from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.; From Monday, October 30 – Friday, November 3 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. you can vote early at this location.
14. Sunnyside: Sunnyside Multi-Purpose Center is located at 9314 Cullen Boulevard, Houston, 77051 -- You can vote early at this location from Monday, October 23 – Friday, October 27 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; On Saturday, October 28 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; On Sunday, October 29 from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.; From Monday, October 30 – Friday, November 3 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. you can vote early at this location.
15. South Houston: Hiram Clarke Multi-Service Center is located at 3810 W. Fuqua Street, Houston, 77045 -- You can vote early at this location from Monday, October 23 – Friday, October 27 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; On Saturday, October 28 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; On Sunday, October 29 from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.; From Monday, October 30 – Friday, November 3 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. you can vote early at this location.
16. SW. Houston: Bayland Park Community Center is located at 6400 Bissonnet Street (near Hillcroft), Houston, 77074 -- You can vote early at this location from Monday, October 23 – Friday, October 27 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; On Saturday, October 28 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; On Sunday, October 29 from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.; From Monday, October 30 – Friday, November 3 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. you can vote early at this location.
17. Near West Side: Tracy Gee Community Center is located at 3599 Westcenter Drive, Houston, 77042 -- You can vote early at this location from Monday, October 23 – Friday, October 27 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; On Saturday, October 28 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; On Sunday, October 29 from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.; From Monday, October 30 – Friday, November 3 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. you can vote early at this location.
18. Spring Branch: Trini Mendenhall Community Center is located at 1414 Wirt Road, Houston, 77055 -- You can vote early at this location from Monday, October 23 – Friday, October 27 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; On Saturday, October 28 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; On Sunday, October 29 from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.; From Monday, October 30 – Friday, November 3 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. you can vote early at this location.
19. Victory Center: Lone Star College - Victory Center is located at 4141 Victory Drive, Houston, 77088 -- You can vote early at this location from Monday, October 23 – Friday, October 27 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; On Saturday, October 28 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; On Sunday, October 29 from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.; From Monday, October 30 – Friday, November 3 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. you can vote early at this location.
20. Acres Homes: Acres Homes Multi-Service Center is located at 6719 W. Montgomery Road, Houston, 77091 -- You can vote early at this location from Monday, October 23 – Friday, October 27 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; On Saturday, October 28 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; On Sunday, October 29 from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.; From Monday, October 30 – Friday, November 3 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. you can vote early at this location.
21. North: Hardy Senior Center is located at 11901 West Hardy Road, Houston, 77076 -- You can vote early at this location from Monday, October 23 – Friday, October 27 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; On Saturday, October 28 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; On Sunday, October 29 from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.; From Monday, October 30 – Friday, November 3 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. you can vote early at this location.
22. Humble: Octavia Fields Branch Library is located at 1503 South Houston Avenue, Humble, 77338 -- You can vote early at this location from Monday, October 23 – Friday, October 27 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; On Saturday, October 28 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; On Sunday, October 29 from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.; From Monday, October 30 – Friday, November 3 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. you can vote early at this location.
23. Kingwood (*): Kingwood Community Center, Room 102 is located at 4102 Rustic Woods Drive, Kingwood, 77345 -- You can vote early at this location from Monday, October 23 – Friday, October 27 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; On Saturday, October 28 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; On Sunday, October 29 from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.; From Monday, October 30 – Friday, November 3 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. you can vote early at this location.
24. Atascocita (*): Rosewood Funeral Home - Atascocita, Community Room is located at 17404 W. Lake Houston Pkwy, Atascocita, 77346 -- You can vote early at this location from Monday, October 23 – Friday, October 27 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; On Saturday, October 28 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; On Sunday, October 29 from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.; From Monday, October 30 – Friday, November 3 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. you can vote early at this location.
25. Crosby: Crosby Branch Library is located at 135 Hare Road, Crosby, 77532 -- You can vote early at this location from Monday, October 23 – Friday, October 27 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; On Saturday, October 28 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; On Sunday, October 29 from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.; From Monday, October 30 – Friday, November 3 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. you can vote early at this location.
26. Wallisville Road: North Channel Branch Library is located at 15741 Wallisville Road, Houston, 77049 -- You can vote early at this location from Monday, October 23 – Friday, October 27 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; On Saturday, October 28 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; On Sunday, October 29 from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.; From Monday, October 30 – Friday, November 3 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. you can vote early at this location.
27. Baytown: Baytown Community Center is located at 2407 Market Street, Baytown, 77520 -- You can vote early at this location from Monday, October 23 – Friday, October 27 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; On Saturday, October 28 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; On Sunday, October 29 from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.; From Monday, October 30 – Friday, November 3 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. you can vote early at this location.
28. Pasadena: Kyle Chapman Activity Center is located at 7340 Spencer Highway, Pasadena, 77505 -- You can vote early at this location from Monday, October 23 – Friday, October 27 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; On Saturday, October 28 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; On Sunday, October 29 from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.; From Monday, October 30 – Friday, November 3 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. you can vote early at this location.
29. Clear Lake: Freeman Branch Library is located at 16616 Diana Lane, Houston, 77062 -- You can vote early at this location from Monday, October 23 – Friday, October 27 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; On Saturday, October 28 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; On Sunday, October 29 from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.; From Monday, October 30 – Friday, November 3 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. you can vote early at this location.
30. Scarsdale: Scarsdale County Annex is located at 10851 Scarsdale Boulevard, Houston, 77089 -- You can vote early at this location from Monday, October 23 – Friday, October 27 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; On Saturday, October 28 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; On Sunday, October 29 from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.; From Monday, October 30 – Friday, November 3 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. you can vote early at this location.
31. Alief : Alief ISD Administration Building is located at 4250 Cook Road, Houston, 77072 -- You can vote early at this location from Monday, October 23 – Friday, October 27 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; On Saturday, October 28 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; On Sunday, October 29 from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.; From Monday, October 30 – Friday, November 3 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. you can vote early at this location.
32. Far West: Harris County MUD 81 is located at 805 Hidden Canyon Road, Katy, 77450 -- You can vote early at this location from Monday, October 23 – Friday, October 27 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; On Saturday, October 28 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; On Sunday, October 29 from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.; From Monday, October 30 – Friday, November 3 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. you can vote early at this location.
33. West Houston: Nottingham Park is located at 926 Country Place Drive, Houston, 77079 -- You can vote early at this location from Monday, October 23 – Friday, October 27 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; On Saturday, October 28 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; On Sunday, October 29 from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.; From Monday, October 30 – Friday, November 3 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. you can vote early at this location.
34. Katy: Katy Branch Library is located at 5414 Franz Road, Katy, 77493 -- You can vote early at this location from Monday, October 23 – Friday, October 27 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; On Saturday, October 28 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; On Sunday, October 29 from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.; From Monday, October 30 – Friday, November 3 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. you can vote early at this location.
Bear Creek
35. Bear Creek: Unavailable due to flooding. There will be no early voting at the Bear Creek location during this election cycle.
36. North Katy: Lone Star College - Cypress Center is located at 19710 Clay Road, Katy, 77449 -- You can vote early at this location from Monday, October 23 – Friday, October 27 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; On Saturday, October 28 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; On Sunday, October 29 from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.; From Monday, October 30 – Friday, November 3 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. you can vote early at this location.
37. Jersey Village: City of Jersey Village - City Hall is located at 16327 Lakeview Drive, Jersey Village, 77040 -- You can vote early at this location from Monday, October 23 – Friday, October 27 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; On Saturday, October 28 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; On Sunday, October 29 from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.; From Monday, October 30 – Friday, November 3 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. you can vote early at this location.
38. South Cypress: Richard & Meg Weekley Community Center is located at 8440 Greenhouse Road, Cypress, 77433 -- You can vote early at this location from Monday, October 23 – Friday, October 27 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; On Saturday, October 28 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; On Sunday, October 29 from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.; From Monday, October 30 – Friday, November 3 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. you can vote early at this location.
39. Cypress: Juergen’s Hall Community Center is located at 26026 Hempstead Highway, Cypress, 77429 -- You can vote early at this location from Monday, October 23 – Friday, October 27 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; On Saturday, October 28 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; On Sunday, October 29 from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.; From Monday, October 30 – Friday, November 3 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. you can vote early at this location.
40. Northwest: Prairie View A&M University – Northwest is located at 9449 Grant Road, Houston, 77070 -- You can vote early at this location from Monday, October 23 – Friday, October 27 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; On Saturday, October 28 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; On Sunday, October 29 from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.; From Monday, October 30 – Friday, November 3 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. you can vote early at this location.
41. Fallbrook: Fallbrook Church is located at 12512 Walters Road, Houston, 77014 -- You can vote early at this location from Monday, October 23 – Friday, October 27 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; On Saturday, October 28 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; On Sunday, October 29 from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.; From Monday, October 30 – Friday, November 3 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. you can vote early at this location.
42. Cypress Creek (*): Klein Multipurpose Center, Room 402 is located at 7500 FM 2920, Klein, 77379 -- You can vote early at this location from Monday, October 23 – Friday, October 27 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; On Saturday, October 28 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; On Sunday, October 29 from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.; From Monday, October 30 – Friday, November 3 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. you can vote early at this location.
43. Tomball: Tomball Public Works Building is located at 501B James Street, Tomball, 77375 -- You can vote early at this location from Monday, October 23 – Friday, October 27 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; On Saturday, October 28 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; On Sunday, October 29 from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.; From Monday, October 30 – Friday, November 3 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. you can vote early at this location.
44. Far North: Lone Star College - Creekside Center is located at 8747 West New Harmony Trail, Tomball, 77375 -- You can vote early at this location from Monday, October 23 – Friday, October 27 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; On Saturday, October 28 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; On Sunday, October 29 from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.; From Monday, October 30 – Friday, November 3 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. you can vote early at this location.
45. North (*): Spring First Church - Teen Center is located at 1851 Spring Cypress Road, Spring, 77388 -- You can vote early at this location from Monday, October 23 – Friday, October 27 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; On Saturday, October 28 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; On Sunday, October 29 from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.; From Monday, October 30 – Friday, November 3 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. you can vote early at this location.
46. Mercer Park (*): Lone Star College North Harris - CDC Building is located at 2700 W W Thorne Drive, Houston, 77073 -- You can vote early at this location from Monday, October 23 – Friday, October 27 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; On Saturday, October 28 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; On Sunday, October 29 from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.; From Monday, October 30 – Friday, November 3 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. you can vote early at this location.
Carolyn Evans-Shabazz, the HCCS Trustee for District IV is being challenged by Manny Barrera and Daniel "DC" Caldwell, on Tuesday, November 7, 2017. The early voting period will begin on Monday, October 23, 2017 and end on Friday, November 3, 2017. Houston Business Connections Magazine© will not be making an endorsement in this race.
Robert Glaser, (right) the HCCS Trustee for District V is being challenged by Victoria Bryant (left) on Tuesday, November 7, 2017. The early voting period will begin on Monday, October 23, 2017, and end on Friday, November 3, 2017. Houston Business Connections Magazine© will not be making an endorsement in this race.
Eugene "Gene" Pack, (right) David Jaroszewski and Pretta VanDible Stallworth (left) are the candidates running HCCS Trustee for District IX on Tuesday, November 7, 2017. The early voting period will begin on Monday, October 23, 2017, and end on Friday, November 3, 2017. Houston Business Connections Magazine© will not be making an endorsement in this race. The HCCS District IX seat was held by Christopher W. Oliver who will not be running for re-election.
Monica Flores Richart, (left) Elizabeth Santos, and Gretchen Himsl are the candidates running for HISD Trustee for District I on Tuesday, November 7, 2017. The early voting period will begin on Monday, October 23, 2017, and end on Friday, November 3, 2017. Houston Business Connections Magazine© will not be making an endorsement in this race. The HISD District I seat is currently held by Anna Eastman who will not be running for re-election.
Carlos Perrett, (left) Sergio Lira, (middle) Rodolfo (Rudy) Reyes and Jesse A. Rodriguez (right) are the candidates running for HISD Trustee for District III on Tuesday, November 7, 2017. The early voting period will begin on Monday, October 23, 2017, and end on Friday, November 3, 2017. Houston Business Connections Magazine© will not be making an endorsement in this race. – HBC MAGAZINE© NOTE: José Leal was appointed to the Board of Education in August 2017 by unanimous vote of HISD trustees. He is serving a portion of the unexpired term of District III representative, a position left vacant by the passing of Trustee Manuel Rodriguez Jr. -- Leal’s term expires in January 2018. However, please keep in mind that José Leal's name isn't on Tuesday, November 7, 2017, ballot.
Susan Shafer, (left) Sue Deigaard, Kara DeRocha, and Sean Cheben are the candidates running for HISD Trustee for District V on Tuesday, November 7, 2017. The early voting period will begin on Monday, October 23, 2017, and end on Friday, November 3, 2017. Houston Business Connections Magazine© will not be making an endorsement in this race. The HISD District V seat is currently held by Michael Lunceford who will not be running for re-election.
Daniel Albert, (left) Robert Lundin, and Holly Flynn Vilaseca are the candidates running for HISD Trustee for District VI on Tuesday, November 7, 2017. The early voting period will begin on Monday, October 23, 2017, and end on Friday, November 3, 2017. Houston Business Connections Magazine© will not be making an endorsement in this race. Holly Maria Flynn Vilaseca was appointed to the Board of Education in January 2017, by unanimous vote of the trustees, to serve the unexpired trustee term representing District VI. Her goal is to ensure that students have access to rich, engaging, and personalized learning experiences that equip them with the skills to succeed in their chosen career after high school. Throughout her career, she has worked to close the achievement gap.
Anne Katherine Sung, (left) the HISD Trustee for District VII is being challenged by John Luman on Tuesday, November 7, 2017. The early voting period will begin on Monday, October 23, 2017, and end on Friday, November 3, 2017. Houston Business Connections Magazine© will not be making an endorsement in this race. Anne Sung was elected to the Board of Education in 2016. She is committed to pursuing equitable policies and programs that build strong schools in every neighborhood. She intends to focus more attention on fiscal responsibility to ensure that district dollars are managed to the greatest benefit for students’ academic success according to HISD’s website.
Wanda Adams, (left) the HISD Trustee for District IX is being challenged by Karla Brown and Gerry W. Monroe on Tuesday, November 7, 2017. The early voting period will begin on Monday, October 23, 2017, and end on Friday, November 3, 2017. Houston Business Connections Magazine© will not be making an endorsement in this race. Wanda Adams was elected to the HISD Board of Education in 2013 after serving the limit of three two-year terms as Houston City Councilmember for District D. In addition to representing HISD District IX, Adams also currently serves as Board of Education President. Her commitment is to continue to incorporate strong literacy programs, strengthen parent and community engagement, and decrease the number of low-performing schools in HISD according to HISD’s website.
STATE OF TEXAS, PROPOSITION 1
"The constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of part of the market value of the residence homestead of a partially disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of a partially disabled veteran if the residence homestead was donated to the disabled veteran by a charitable organization for less than the market value of the residence homestead and harmonizing certain related provisions of the Texas Constitution." – HBC MAGAZINE© NOTE: Dr. Letitia Plummer is encouraging “ALL” registered voters in the State of Texas to research “PROPOSITION 1” and exercise your right to vote in the Tuesday, November 7, 2017, General Election. Dr. Plummer is also asking for the vote, prayers, and support of “EVERY” registered voter in Brazoria County, Fort Bend County, and Harris County who is eligible to cast a vote in the Tuesday, March 6, 2018, Democratic Party Primary race for U.S. Congress, 22nd Congressional District of Texas. Dr. Plummer is a small business owner who is fighting for Medicare for All, as well as Education, and Jobs for “EVERY” Texan. You can visit www.letitiaplummer2018.com for more information.
STATE OF TEXAS, PROPOSITION 2
"The constitutional amendment to establish a lower amount for expenses that can be charged to a borrower and removing certain financing expense limitations for a home equity loan, establishing certain authorized lenders to make a home equity loan, changing certain options for the refinancing of home equity loans, changing the threshold for an advance of a home equity line of credit, and allowing home equity loans on agricultural homesteads." – HBC MAGAZINE© NOTE: Dr. Letitia Plummer is encouraging “ALL” registered voters in the State of Texas to research “PROPOSITION 2” and exercise your right to vote in the Tuesday, November 7, 2017, General Election. Dr. Plummer is also asking for the vote, prayers, and support of “EVERY” registered voter in Brazoria County, Fort Bend County, and Harris County who is eligible to cast a vote in the Tuesday, March 6, 2018, Democratic Party Primary race for U.S. Congress, 22nd Congressional District of Texas. Dr. Plummer is a small business owner who is fighting for Medicare for All, as well as Education, and Jobs for “EVERY” Texan. You can visit www.letitiaplummer2018.com for more information.
STATE OF TEXAS, PROPOSITION 3
"The constitutional amendment limiting the service of certain officeholders appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Senate after the expiration of the person's term of office." – HBC MAGAZINE© NOTE: Dr. Letitia Plummer is encouraging “ALL” registered voters in the State of Texas to research “PROPOSITION 3” and exercise your right to vote in the Tuesday, November 7, 2017, General Election. Dr. Plummer is also asking for the vote, prayers, and support of “EVERY” registered voter in Brazoria County, Fort Bend County, and Harris County who is eligible to cast a vote in the Tuesday, March 6, 2018, Democratic Party Primary race for U.S. Congress, 22nd Congressional District of Texas. Dr. Plummer is a small business owner who is fighting for Medicare for All, as well as Education, and Jobs for “EVERY” Texan. You can visit www.letitiaplummer2018.com for more information.
STATE OF TEXAS, PROPOSITION 4
"The constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to require a court to provide notice to the attorney general of a challenge to the constitutionality of a state statute and authorizing the legislature to prescribe a waiting period before the court may enter a judgment holding the statute unconstitutional." – HBC MAGAZINE© NOTE: Dr. Letitia Plummer is encouraging “ALL” registered voters in the State of Texas to research “PROPOSITION 4” and exercise your right to vote in the Tuesday, November 7, 2017, General Election. Dr. Plummer is also asking for the vote, prayers, and support of “EVERY” registered voter in Brazoria County, Fort Bend County, and Harris County who is eligible to cast a vote in the Tuesday, March 6, 2018, Democratic Party Primary race for U.S. Congress, 22nd Congressional District of Texas. Dr. Plummer is a small business owner who is fighting for Medicare for All, as well as Education, and Jobs for “EVERY” Texan. You can visit www.letitiaplummer2018.com for more information.
STATE OF TEXAS, PROPOSITION 5
"The constitutional amendment on professional sports team charitable foundations conducting charitable raffles." – HBC MAGAZINE© NOTE: Dr. Letitia Plummer is encouraging “ALL” registered voters in the State of Texas to research “PROPOSITION 5” and exercise your right to vote in the Tuesday, November 7, 2017, General Election. Dr. Plummer is also asking for the vote, prayers, and support of “EVERY” registered voter in Brazoria County, Fort Bend County, and Harris County who is eligible to cast a vote in the Tuesday, March 6, 2018, Democratic Party Primary race for U.S. Congress, 22nd Congressional District of Texas. Dr. Plummer is a small business owner who is fighting for Medicare for All, as well as Education, and Jobs for “EVERY” Texan. You can visit www.letitiaplummer2018.com for more information.
STATE OF TEXAS, PROPOSITION 6
"The constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a first responder who is killed or fatally injured in the line of duty." – HBC MAGAZINE© NOTE: Dr. Letitia Plummer is encouraging “ALL” registered voters in the State of Texas to research “PROPOSITION 6” and exercise your right to vote in the Tuesday, November 7, 2017, General Election. Dr. Plummer is also asking for the vote, prayers, and support of “EVERY” registered voter in Brazoria County, Fort Bend County, and Harris County who is eligible to cast a vote in the Tuesday, March 6, 2018, Democratic Party Primary race for U.S. Congress, 22nd Congressional District of Texas. Dr. Plummer is a small business owner who is fighting for Medicare for All, as well as Education, and Jobs for “EVERY” Texan. You can visit www.letitiaplummer2018.com for more information.
STATE OF TEXAS, PROPOSITION 7
"The constitutional amendment relating to legislative authority to permit credit unions and other financial institutions to award prizes by lot to promote savings." – HBC MAGAZINE© NOTE: Dr. Letitia Plummer is encouraging “ALL” registered voters in the State of Texas to research “PROPOSITION 7” and exercise your right to vote in the Tuesday, November 7, 2017, General Election. Dr. Plummer is also asking for the vote, prayers, and support of “EVERY” registered voter in Brazoria County, Fort Bend County, and Harris County who is eligible to cast a vote in the Tuesday, March 6, 2018, Democratic Party Primary race for U.S. Congress, 22nd Congressional District of Texas. Dr. Plummer is a small business owner who is fighting for Medicare for All, as well as Education, and Jobs for “EVERY” Texan. You can visit www.letitiaplummer2018.com for more information.
City of Houston, Bond Election
City of Houston, PROPOSITION A
The issuance of $1,010,000,000 pension obligation bonds for the purpose of funding a portion of the unfunded liability of the City with respect to the Houston Police Officers' Pension System and the Houston Municipal Employees Pension System as contemplated by the pension reform plan contained in Senate Bill 2190 (adopted in the 85th (2017) Texas Legislature, Regular Session), and the levying of taxes sufficient for the payment thereof and interest thereon. SPECIAL NOTE: Houston Business Connections Magazine© is encouraging “ALL” registered voters in the city of Houston to do your research and make an informed voting decision on “PROPOSITION A” prior to the start of early voting (which begins on Monday, October 23, 2017) for the Tuesday, November 7, 2017 General Election.
City of Houston, PROPOSITION B
The issuance of $159,000,000 public safety improvement bonds for the acquisition, construction, rehabilitation and equipment of public safety permanent improvements for the police and fire departments and the levying of taxes sufficient for the payment thereof and interest thereon. SPECIAL NOTE: Houston Business Connections Magazine© is encouraging “ALL” registered voters in the city of Houston to do your research and make an informed voting decision on “PROPOSITION B” prior to the start of early voting (which begins on Monday, October 23, 2017) for the Tuesday, November 7, 2017 General Election.
City of Houston, PROPOSITION C
The issuance of $104,000,000 park improvement bonds for the conservation, improvement, acquisition, construction and equipment of neighborhood parks, recreational facilities and bayous, including such green spaces along all bayous to create an integrated system of bayou walking, running and bicycle trails to enhance, preserve and protect the health of citizens, water quality, natural habitat and native wildlife and the levying of taxes sufficient for the payment thereof and interest thereon. SPECIAL NOTE: Houston Business Connections Magazine© is encouraging “ALL”registered voters in the city of Houston to do your research and make an informed voting decision on “PROPOSITION C” prior to the start of early voting (which begins on Monday, October 23, 2017) for the Tuesday, November 7, 2017 General Election.
City of Houston, PROPOSITION D
The issuance of $109,000,000 public facility improvement bonds for the acquisition, construction, rehabilitation, remediation and equipment of permanent improvements that support public health and wellness, sanitation and other essential governmental and general services of the City and the levying of taxes sufficient for the payment thereof and interest thereon. SPECIAL NOTE: Houston Business Connections Magazine© is encouraging “ALL” registered voters in the city of Houston to do your research and make an informed voting decision on “PROPOSITION D” prior to the start of early voting (which begins on Monday, October 23, 2017) for the Tuesday, November 7, 2017 General Election.
City of Houston, PROPOSITION E
The issuance of $123,000,000 library improvement bonds for the acquisition, construction, rehabilitation and equipment of the public library system and the levying of taxes sufficient for the payment thereof and interest thereon. SPECIAL NOTE: Houston Business Connections Magazine© is encouraging “ALL”registered voters in the city of Houston to do your research and make an informed voting decision on “PROPOSITION E” prior to the start of early voting (which begins on Monday, October 23, 2017) for the Tuesday, November 7, 2017 General Election.
City of Houston, PROPOSITION F
(Relating to the area formerly known as the City of Houston Heights as it existed on February 19, 1918.) The legal sale of mixed beverages. SPECIAL NOTE: Houston Business Connections Magazine© is encouraging “ALL” registered voters in the city of Houston to do your research and make an informed voting decision on “PROPOSITION F” prior to the start of early voting (which begins on Monday, October 23, 2017) for the Tuesday, November 7, 2017 General Election.
