Roseanne Rodriguez, Robin Burgess, Judge John Schmude, Allie Schmude, Sophia Mafrige, Phillip Paul Bryant, Judge Sheri Y. Dean, Judge Charley Prine, Linda Garcia, Burt Levine, Sandra Levine, and Prince Bryant are all recognized as "GOOD SAMARITANS" by Aubrey R. Taylor, publisher of Houston Business Connections Magazine© for their participation in the Island of Hope Church of God in Christ "9th Annual Backpacks to the 5th Ward" giveaway that took place on Sunday, August 26, 2018. In case you would like to sow a seed to this ministry, you should mail your check to Island of Hope Church of God in Christ at 3303 Orange St, Houston, Texas 77020. Or call (713) 223-4673 for more information.
Several Good Samaritans Got Together Recently to Make Sure Harris County area Children Had What They Needed to Start the 2018 School Year off Right says Aubrey R. Taylor, publisher of Houston Business Connections Newspaper©
AUBREY R. TAYLOR REPORTS©
Nope, you won’t see this type of story headlining your local news. People working together across party lines for a common good is almost becoming a thing of the past. Or is it? Could it be that there are good things happening all around us; but they are just not being reported? Could it be that there are “GOOD SAMARITANS” out there who are simply going about the business of doing their good deeds whether the bright-lights of the news media are shining upon their acts of kindness or not?
Today, Judge Sheri Y. Dean is well known in Harris County for her hard work and active participation in the community. Judge Dean’s record and participation reflect her loyalty, commitment, and respect as a Judge and community leader. She has expanded her efforts as an elected official and public servant to reach out into the community on several projects, encouraging children and families to seek education and unity, increasing opportunities for families. Judge Dean has worked to be a part of the solution for others in need. After her appointment, she was then elected and continues to serve as your Judge of the 309th Family Court. Judge Dean wants to continue the work she has started. Since she began her tenure, Judge Dean has worked full time to clear backlogged cases, while making sure litigants get their day in court and are heard. So, on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, in the race for Judge, 309th Family District Court, Judge Sheri Y. Dean is asking for you to cast your vote for her to remain on the bench.
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GOOD SAMARITANS IN ACTION
We at Houston Business Connections Newspaper© would love to cover more stories about people working together for the common good of us all. Like them, and their political activities or not, Phillip Paul Bryant and his brother Prince Bryant should be commended for a job well done recently at their “9th Annual Backpacks to the 5th Ward” giveaway. “My daughter and I (along with several fellow Republican colleagues and other candidates) spent most of the day at the Island of Hope Church of God in Christ at the 9th Annual Backpacks to the 5th Ward,” says Judge John Schmude, the presiding judge of the 247th Family District Court in Harris County, Texas. “It was an honor to be given the opportunity to speak to the parents and the kids,” says Judge Schmude. “I want to personally thank Phillip Paul Bryant for organizing this outstanding event and for giving us an opportunity to serve those who are in need in our community.”
I concur with Judge Schmude, as we put politics aside for a moment, Phillip Paul Bryant, and his brother Prince Bryant are indeed worthy of recognition for the good deed they've just performed. And to this end, I consider both these guys, along with all the fine folks who made this event a success “GOOD SAMARITANS”. And, I would also like to take this moment to implore every warm-blooded American to come to the realization that there are good, honorable, God-fearing people on both sides of the aisle.
WHAT IS A GOOD SAMARITAN?
Are you wondering what it means to be a good Samaritan? If so, here's the best definition I could find. In case you're wondering, I found "The Parable of the Good Samaritan" in the book of Luke, Chapter 10, in verses 25 through 37 in the New International Version of the Bible.
LUKE 25: On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. “Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?”
LUKE 26: “What is written in the Law?” he replied. “How do you read it?”
LUKE 27: He answered, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind’[a]; and, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’[b]”
LUKE 28: “You have answered correctly,” Jesus replied. “Do this and you will live.”
LUKE 29: But he wanted to justify himself, so he asked Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?”
LUKE 30: In reply, Jesus said: “A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho when he was attacked by robbers. They stripped him of his clothes, beat him and went away, leaving him half dead. 31 A priest happened to be going down the same road, and when he saw the man, he passed by on the other side. 32 So too, a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side. 33 But a Samaritan, as he traveled, came where the man was; and when he saw him, he took pity on him. 34 He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he put the man on his own donkey, brought him to an inn and took care of him. 35 The next day he took out two denarii[c] and gave them to the innkeeper. ‘Look after him,’ he said, ‘and when I return, I will reimburse you for any extra expense you may have.’
LUKE 36: “Which of these three do you think was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of robbers?”
LUKE 37: The expert in the law replied, “The one who had mercy on him.”
Jesus told him, “Go and do likewise.”
GOOD SAMARITANS YOU SHOULD KNOW
As president and CEO of Aubrey R. Taylor Communications, the publisher of Houston Business Connections Newspaper©, I would like to personally thank Phillip Paul Bryant, and Prince Bryant for what they’ve done for 9-years by way of making sure that our young people are supplied with the tools they need to start their school year off right. I would also like to thank Judge John Schmude, Presiding Judge for the 247th Family District Court in Harris County, Texas, and his daughter Allie; Attorney Sophia Mafrige, a 2018 candidate for County Civil Court at Law #4 in Harris County, Texas; Judge Sheri Y. Dean, Presiding Judge for the 309th Family District Court in Harris County, Texas; Judge Charley Prine, Presiding Judge for the 246th Family District Court in Harris County, Texas; Attorney Linda Garcia, a 2018 candidate for Judge, County Criminal Court at Law #6 in Harris County, Texas; Attorney Robin Burgess, a 2018 candidate for Judge, County Court at Law #4 in Brazoria County, Texas; Judge Alicia Franklin York, Presiding Judge for the 311th Family District Court in Harris County, Texas; and last but not least, I would also like to thank Roseanne Rodriguez, the campaign manager for Justice Jimmy Blacklock, who currently serves as the Place 2, Justice on the Supreme Court for the State of Texas.
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HARRIS COUNTY STRONG
A FIGHT FOR TERRITORY
Make no mistake about it, Tuesday, November 6, 2018, won't be business as usual as it pertains to Midterm Elections in Harris County, Texas. Nope, we are looking at an election turnout of epic proportions in my opinion -- a serious fight for territory. So whether you are looking to see a “BLUEWAVE”, flow through Harris County, or hoping for a “REDSTORM” to blow through town, you had best believe that your vote will matter. So, I’m imploring every open-minded Texans to pray for our “PUBLIC SERVANTS” and to “FIGHT THE GOOD FIGHT” by becoming more actively engaged, mobilized and involved in the process of electing "DULY-QUALIFIED" candidates who value, respect, and appreciate our vote, prayers, and support at the ballot box. And please, please, please, don't forget that the early voting period will begin on Monday, October 22, 2018, and end on Friday, November 2, 2018.
A FIGHT FOR TERRITORY
Make no mistake about it, Tuesday, November 6, 2018, won't be business as usual as it pertains to Midterm Elections in Harris County, Texas. Nope, we are looking at an election turnout of epic proportions in my opinion -- a serious fight for territory. So whether you are looking to see a “BLUEWAVE”, flow through Harris County, or hoping for a “REDSTORM” to blow through town, you had best believe that your vote will matter. So, I’m imploring every open-minded Texans to pray for our “PUBLIC SERVANTS” and to “FIGHT THE GOOD FIGHT” by becoming more actively engaged, mobilized and involved in the process of electing "DULY-QUALIFIED" candidates who value, respect, and appreciate our vote, prayers, and support at the ballot box. And please, please, please, don't forget that the early voting period will begin on Monday, October 22, 2018, and end on Friday, November 2, 2018.
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Judge Loyd Wright faces a major challenge from a Democrat candidate by the name of Jerry Simoneaux on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. So, please don’t forget that Judge Wright is asking for the vote, prayers, and support of every registered Harris County, Texas voter in the race for Judge, Harris County Probate Court at Law No. 1. And by all means, please don't forget that every vote will count!
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Attorney DaSean Jones is one of only a handful of African American male judicial candidates to make the Tuesday, November 6, 2018, Midterm Election ballot in Harris County, Texas. In case you don't know, Jones is seeking to unseat Republican incumbent Judge Catherine Evans in what’s expected to be a very tight race.
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Judge Paula Goodhart is facing a major challenge from Democrat nominee Alex Salgado in the race for Judge, County Criminal Court at Law #1 on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. So please don’t forget that Judge Paula Goodhart is asking for your vote, prayers, and support in the upcoming Midterm Election.
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Attorney Dedra Davis plans on "Making Law and Order EQUAL Justice When She's Elected says Aubrey R. Taylor, publisher of Houston Business Connections Magazine©
Attorney Dedra Davis takes commitments very seriously. So, when it comes to the slogan, "Making Law and Order EQUAL Justice" you can best believe that it's more than a play on words for her. "Every citizen will have a voice and fair day in court when I'm elected presiding judge of the 270th Judicial District Court in Harris County," says Davis who will be seeking to unseat Republican Judge Brent Gamble on November 6th. According to Davis, every citizen will also be treated with dignity and respect in her courtroom once she's elected.
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According to William “Bill” McLeod he knows of many attorneys and individuals that have appeared in the County Civil Court-at-Law No. 4, that’s located at 201 Caroline on the 5th floor in Houston, Texas. “I’ve heard the stories about the courtroom inefficiencies and lack of care given to the individual cases before the Court,” says Bill. “The lack of due process that should be afforded every citizen is frustrating to the attorneys, their clients, and the Pro-Se litigants that approach the bench,” according to Bill. “Harris County Civil Court-at-Law No. 4 does not meet the needs of the citizens that go before it,” he says. As the Houston Chronicle stated in their 2014 endorsements, “Harris County civil courts at law need judges who can show patience and compassion.” The Chronicle referred to the current judge as having “a reputation for being hard to work with on the bench. When you're a judge, it's not just about being right, but about how you manage your courtroom.” Bill feels that there are multiple ways to improve the court’s operation and service to the County. And this is just part of the reason William "Bill" McLeod is asking for your vote, prayers, and support on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, when he faces off against Sophia Mafrige in the race for Judge, County Civil Court at Law No. 4 in Harris County, Texas.
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Judge Jackson is one of the Top Democrats on the 2018 Democratic Statewide Ticket says Aubrey R. Taylor, publisher of Houston Business Connections Magazine©
One of the top statewide Democratic candidates on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, Midterm Election ballot in Texas, Judge Maria T. Jackson should garner votes from non-straight ticket voters from both major political parties, independents and Libertarians too in my opinion. In case you don’t already know, only two Democratic candidates received more statewide votes than Judge Maria T. Jackson back in the Tuesday, March 6, 2018, Democratic Primary. The #1 statewide Democratic vote-getter was Justin Nelson (888,444) who is running for Attorney General. The #2 statewide Democratic vote-getter was Kim Olson (883,575) who is running for Agriculture Commissioner. And our very own Judge Maria T. Jackson (878,581) was the #3 statewide vote-getter back in the Tuesday, March 6, 2018, Democratic Party Primary in Texas. So, if you're out there looking for a candidate who is experienced, fair, and ready to administer blind-fold justice in cases brought before the highest court for criminal appeals in the State of Texas – look no further than Judge Maria T. Jackson on Tuesday, November 6, 2018.
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MEET SHANNON BALDWIN
Attorney Shannon Baldwin Believes that You have a right to be treated Fairly and with Respect says Aubrey R. Taylor, publisher of Houston Business Connections Magazine©
Attorney Shannon Baldwin also believes that a judge is the one who is responsible for setting the tone of the entire courtroom and its staff. To this end, she furthermore believes that for true change to occur in our judicial system we must start at the top. And according to her, a good judge ensures that nothing happens in a courtroom that violates anyone's rights but also notes that the Harris County Courthouse has not been known as a good place for defendants.
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Judge Michelle Slaughter, Pictured with Lt. Col. Allen West is Expected to Roll to Victory on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, says Aubrey R. Taylor, publisher of Houston Business Connections Magazine©
I'm expecting for Judge Michelle Slaughter to roll to victory over her Libertarian Party challenger on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. After all, she's already faced her toughest challenge, which was to win the Republican nomination. And she did so in good-fashion over two worthy fellow Republicans back in the Tuesday, March 6, 2018, Republican Party Primary. So, as a refresher, Judge Michelle Slaughter received more votes than both her Republican Party Primary opponents combined by garnering 669,949 statewide votes, while Jay Brandon received 389,753 statewide votes, and Dib Waldrip received 208,179 statewide votes respectively. Again, I'm expecting for Judge Michelle Slaughter to handily defeat Mark Ash, her Libertarian challenger. So, if you're out there looking for a constitutional conservative judge and originalist who has presided over thousands of felony criminal cases and well over a hundred felony criminal jury trials ranging from state-jail felonies to capital murder cases you should look no further than Judge Michelle Slaughter – 2018 Candidate for Judge, Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 8 on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, in the Lone Star State.
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Attorney Scot "dolli" Dollinger is Asking for the Vote, Prayers, and Support of every Registered Harris County, Texas Voter says Aubrey R. Taylor, publisher of Houston Business Connections Magazine©
According to Scot “dolli” Dollinger, in Texas, even fair-minded Republicans vote for some Democrats and vice versa. So, he wants all his Republican and Democratic friends whom he loves dearly, to know that there’s absolutely no shame in voting a mixed ballot – it’s okay to vote the person, not the party, especially when it comes to judges. Dolli also wants all of you guys to remember, it’s a two-way street, and to be fair to everyone. In case you don’t know, Scot “dolli” Dollinger will be competing against Sharon Hemphill in the race for the 189th Civil District Court in Harris County on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. So, don’t forget that early voting will begin on Monday, October 22, 2018, and end on Friday, November 2, 2018.
AUBREY R. TAYLOR COMMUNICATIONS
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HOUSTON, TEXAS 77058-3039
PHONE: (832)212-8735
CELL: (281)788-3033
District Clerk Chris Daniel is Asking for the Vote, Prayers, and Support of every Registered Harris County, Texas Voter says Aubrey R. Taylor, publisher of Houston Business Connections Magazine©
On Tuesday, November 6, 2018, District Clerk Chris Daniel is asking for the vote, prayers, and support of every Harris County, Texas voter. You can click this link to learn more about District Clerk Daniel who will be running for re-election against Marilyn Burgess, his Democratic challenger in the 2018 Midterm Election. So don’t forget that it’s imperative that you cast your vote for “DULY-QUALIFIED CANDIDATES” who value, respect, appreciate and ask for your vote.
AUBREY R. TAYLOR COMMUNICATIONS
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HOUSTON, TEXAS 77058-3039
PHONE: (832)212-8735
CELL: (281)788-3033
Attorney Erica Hughes is Asking for the Vote, Prayers, and Support of every Registered Harris County, Texas Voter says Aubrey R. Taylor, publisher of Houston Business Connections Magazine©
Attorney Erica Hughes is asking for your vote in her quest to unseat Republican Judge Natalie Fleming on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, in the race for Judge, Harris County Criminal Court at Law No.3. So, don’t forget that early voting will begin on Monday, October 22, 2018, and end on Friday, November 2, 2018. In case you don't already know, Erica Hughes is a Houston based attorney and Judge Advocate for the National Guard who has a desire to see that the Judicial System becomes fair and balanced for all.
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HOUSTON, TEXAS 77058-3039
PHONE: (832)212-8735
CELL: (281)788-3033
Attorney Shannon Baldwin Believes that You have a right to be treated Fairly and with Respect says Aubrey R. Taylor, publisher of Houston Business Connections Magazine©
Attorney Shannon Baldwin also believes that a judge is the one who is responsible for setting the tone of the entire courtroom and its staff. To this end, she furthermore believes that for true change to occur in our judicial system we must start at the top. And according to her, a good judge ensures that nothing happens in a courtroom that violates anyone's rights but also notes that the Harris County Courthouse has not been known as a good place for defendants.
957 NASA PARKWAY #251
HOUSTON, TEXAS 77058-3039
PHONE: (832)212-8735
CELL: (281)788-3033
I'm expecting for Judge Michelle Slaughter to roll to victory over her Libertarian Party challenger on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. After all, she's already faced her toughest challenge, which was to win the Republican nomination. And she did so in good-fashion over two worthy fellow Republicans back in the Tuesday, March 6, 2018, Republican Party Primary. So, as a refresher, Judge Michelle Slaughter received more votes than both her Republican Party Primary opponents combined by garnering 669,949 statewide votes, while Jay Brandon received 389,753 statewide votes, and Dib Waldrip received 208,179 statewide votes respectively. Again, I'm expecting for Judge Michelle Slaughter to handily defeat Mark Ash, her Libertarian challenger. So, if you're out there looking for a constitutional conservative judge and originalist who has presided over thousands of felony criminal cases and well over a hundred felony criminal jury trials ranging from state-jail felonies to capital murder cases you should look no further than Judge Michelle Slaughter – 2018 Candidate for Judge, Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 8 on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, in the Lone Star State.
957 NASA PARKWAY #251
HOUSTON, TEXAS 77058-3039
PHONE: (832)212-8735
CELL: (281)788-3033
According to Scot “dolli” Dollinger, in Texas, even fair-minded Republicans vote for some Democrats and vice versa. So, he wants all his Republican and Democratic friends whom he loves dearly, to know that there’s absolutely no shame in voting a mixed ballot – it’s okay to vote the person, not the party, especially when it comes to judges. Dolli also wants all of you guys to remember, it’s a two-way street, and to be fair to everyone. In case you don’t know, Scot “dolli” Dollinger will be competing against Sharon Hemphill in the race for the 189th Civil District Court in Harris County on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. So, don’t forget that early voting will begin on Monday, October 22, 2018, and end on Friday, November 2, 2018.
957 NASA PARKWAY #251
HOUSTON, TEXAS 77058-3039
PHONE: (832)212-8735
CELL: (281)788-3033
On Tuesday, November 6, 2018, District Clerk Chris Daniel is asking for the vote, prayers, and support of every Harris County, Texas voter. You can click this link to learn more about District Clerk Daniel who will be running for re-election against Marilyn Burgess, his Democratic challenger in the 2018 Midterm Election. So don’t forget that it’s imperative that you cast your vote for “DULY-QUALIFIED CANDIDATES” who value, respect, appreciate and ask for your vote.
957 NASA PARKWAY #251
HOUSTON, TEXAS 77058-3039
PHONE: (832)212-8735
CELL: (281)788-3033
Attorney Erica Hughes is asking for your vote in her quest to unseat Republican Judge Natalie Fleming on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, in the race for Judge, Harris County Criminal Court at Law No.3. So, don’t forget that early voting will begin on Monday, October 22, 2018, and end on Friday, November 2, 2018. In case you don't already know, Erica Hughes is a Houston based attorney and Judge Advocate for the National Guard who has a desire to see that the Judicial System becomes fair and balanced for all.
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HOUSTON, TEXAS 77058-3039
PHONE: (832)212-8735
CELL: (281)788-3033
Whether you’re a Democrat hoping for a “BLUEWAVE” to flow through Harris County, Texas, or a “REPUBLICAN” looking for a “REDSTORM” to blow through town you had better not take anything for granted in the 2018 Midterm Election whereas Harris County, Texas is concerned. And with that said, I am imploring all my loyal readers to tell all of your family, friends, associates, and passers-by about the importance of every vote in what I’m expecting to be one of the most important elections of our lifetime. And please don’t forget that early voting will begin on Monday, October 22, 2018, and end on Friday, November 2, 2018. Finally, while I’m encouraging you to vote early if for some reason you can’t, you can still cast your vote on Tuesday, November 6, 2018.
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HOUSTON, TEXAS 77058-3039
PHONE: (832)212-8735
CELL: (281)788-3033
957 NASA PARKWAY #251
HOUSTON, TEXAS 77058-3039
PHONE: (832)212-8735
CELL: (281)788-3033
