Judge Dedra Davis Hosted HISD Students from Gregory-Lincoln Middle School, Edison Middle School on Friday, January 25, 2019

Students from Gregory-Lincoln Middle School with Judge Dedra Davis, Presiding Judge for the 270th Civil District Court in Harris County

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Judge Dedra Davis is pictured above with students and faculty from Gregory-Lincoln Middle School. Students from Gregory-Lincoln Middle School visited the 270th Civil District Court on Friday, January 25, 2019, to learn about how the court operates and career choices at courts like the 270th Civil District Court that may be available to the students in the future. Alecia Bell is the Principal at Gregory-Lincoln Education Center, where every student is valued and treated with respect – according to their website. The Gregory-Lincoln Education Center for the Performing and Visual Arts, located at 1101 Taft Street in Houston, Texas is positioned right in the heart of Houston’s Historic 4th Ward, in Freedman’s Town. Their campus offers a unique blend of the community’s past, present, and future. 

Students from Edison Middle School with Judge Dedra Davis, Presiding Judge for the 270th Civil District Court in Harris County

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Judge Dedra Davis is pictured above with students and faculty from Edison Middle School. Students from Edison Middle School visited the 270th Civil District Court on Friday, January 25, 2019, to learn about how the court operates and career choices at courts like the 270th Civil District Court that may be available to the students in the future. According to their website, Edison Middle School was built in 1925 and is located just East of Downtown Houston by Magnolia Park at 6901 Avenue I. Edison Middle School currently serves about 700 students in the area. Magnolia Park is an area of the East End, Houston, Texas, located near the Houston Ship Channel. The Principal at Edison Middle School is Karina Lopez.

Judge Dedra Davis Delivers a Very Important Message to HISD Students from Gregory-Lincoln, Edison Middle Schools 

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She’s now referred to as the honorable Judge Dedra Davis, Presiding Judge for the 270th Civil District Court in Harris County, Texas. But it wasn’t always that way. Her life began, just like the lives of many of the HISD Students from Gregory-Lincoln Middle School and Edison Middle School who visited her courtroom on Friday, January 25, 2019. “I’m glad you guys are here – this is about you guys,” said Judge Dedra Davis as her eyes welled with tears, and her voiced cracked as she struggled for a brief moment to hold back tears of joy. You see, for Judge Davis, this was much more than a field trip. For her, this moment represents a dream come true, a pivotal moment that’s come full circle. Yes, she’s still tough. Yes, she’s still just as strong as ever in my eyes. But just for a brief moment, on the 25th day of January 2019, Judge Dedra Davis showed a softer side of herself as she gazed out into that courtroom filled with more than a hundred HISD Students. She didn’t have me fooled one bit. I knew it was in there all along. This isn't at all about politics for her. And nope, this isn’t about wins and losses either. For the Honorable Judge Dedra Davis this is about fulfilling her commitment to making sure that future generations know that they can achieve their dreams if they never give up.

A HEART FOR THE CHILDREN

From the time she walked into her courtroom and saw all those children, she was overcome with joy as she listened to their applause. “If you fail to plan, you plan to fail,” she told them. And in true “Dedra Davis” fashion she had the students repeat this slogan over and over again throughout the program – to make sure that it stuck on the canvasses of their minds. “Judge Davis, what do you think about the shutdown,” one of the students asked during the question and answer segment.” However, Judge Davis had to explain to the student that Judges are not allowed to express their opinions on such matters.

ONLY THE BEGINNING

In case you don’t know, this is only the beginning – part one of her four-part plan. According to Judge Davis, she has several more trips scheduled in the coming months. She intends to introduce children (as many children as she possibly can) to opportunities that are available to them as a career path inside the courtroom. And if you ask me, she, her (Court Clerk) Danielle Gutierrez, (Assistant Clerk) Sasha Price, (Court Coordinator) Monica Martinez, (Bailiff) Pete Martinez, (Court Reporter) Pam Coder, and (Court Intern) Roshawn all did an outstanding job explaining the roles they play in doing the people’s business at the 270th Civil District Court. But that wasn’t it, they also gave the students a glimpse into their own lives, as they each provided insights into what it took for them to make it to this point in their professions. 

COUNCIL MEMBER DON JONES

Councilman Don Jones, a City Council Member for Stafford, Texas showed up as a surprise guest to speak to the students about getting a quality education. And he also shared a little insight into his more than 40-year public service career. He, Councilman Jones, succeeded the vacancy on Stafford’s City Council following the end of Councilman Robert Sorbet’s tenure back in May of 2016. He’s currently serving as the Chair of the Technology Committee. As a lifelong educator, his distinguished career includes being a former School Administrator at Stafford High, Elementary, and Primary School(s). He also is a former Adjunct Professor and Program Director for Houston Community College and retired Fall of 2017. Councilmember Jones earned his undergraduate degree, majoring in Elementary Education with a Sociology minor, from Indiana State University in 1979 and a graduate degree in Education Mid-Management from the University of Houston Clear Lake in 1989. Councilmember Jones is a widower and has one son J. Blair, who is a product of our Stafford Municipal School District. He also is a member of The Fort Bend Church. “I have a heart for these children – that’s why I’m here today,” he said during my brief conversation with him. He also challenged the students to be ready, prioritize, and develop their listening skills.

THE HONORABLE JUDGE DEDRA DAVIS

Judge Dedra Davis ran for office and won, back on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, in the Midterm Election in Harris County, Texas. She unseated the incumbent judge at the time who was a Republican running for re-election by the name of Judge Brent Gamble. When the election night voting was finished back on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, Dedra Davis had received 651,843 votes for 55.13 percent of the vote. Comparatively speaking, Judge Brent Gamble only received 530,480 votes for 44.87 percent of the vote. So, by winning, “Making Law and Order EQUAL Justice,” has become much more than a slogan – it’s becoming her mission! “Every citizen will have a voice and receive a fair day in court as long as I’m the judge of the 270th Civil District Court in Harris County, Texas,” says Judge Davis. “Every citizen will be treated with dignity and respect.”

Judge Dedra Davis loves this quote by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr: "We must develop and maintain the capacity to forgive. He who is devoid of the power to forgive is devoid of the power to love. There is some good in the worst of us and some evil in the best of us. When we discover this, we are less prone to hate our enemies." 

Judge Dedra Davis handing out T-shirts at the City of Houston's MLK Day Parade on Monday, January 21, 2019, in downtown Houston, Texas. Judge Dedra Davis is committed to "Making  Law and Order EQUAL Justice" in Harris County, Texas.

Judge Dedra Davis poses for a photo with a family in attendance at the City of Houston's MLK Day Parade on Monday, January 21, 2019, in downtown Houston, Texas.  Judge Dedra Davis is committed to "Making  Law and Order EQUAL Justice" in Harris County, Texas.

Judge Dedra Davis has a little fun with her lovely "Judge Dedra Davis" picture frame at the City of Houston's MLK Day Parade on Monday, January 21, 2019, in downtown Houston, Texas.  Judge Dedra Davis is committed to "Making  Law and Order EQUAL Justice" in Harris County, Texas.



Judge Dedra Davis poses for a photo with another family in attendance at the City of Houston's MLK Day Parade on Monday, January 21, 2019, in downtown Houston, Texas.  Judge Dedra Davis is committed to "Making  Law and Order EQUAL Justice" in Harris County, Texas.

Judge Dedra Davis has a little more fun with her lovely "Judge Dedra Davis" picture frame at the City of Houston's MLK Day Parade on Monday, January 21, 2019, in downtown Houston, Texas.   Judge Dedra Davis is committed to "Making  Law and Order EQUAL Justice" in Harris County, Texas.

Judge Dedra Davis poses for a photo with a Girl Scouts Troop at the City of Houston's MLK Day Parade on Monday, January 21, 2019, in downtown Houston, Texas.  Judge Dedra Davis is committed to "Making  Law and Order EQUAL Justice" in Harris County, Texas.

Judge Dedra Davis hangs out for a minute with the 97.9 FM crew at the City of Houston's MLK Day Parade on Monday, January 21, 2019, in downtown Houston, Texas.  Judge Dedra Davis is committed to "Making  Law and Order EQUAL Justice" in Harris County, Texas.

Judge Dedra Davis has a little more fun with her lovely "Judge Dedra Davis" picture frame at the City of Houston's MLK Day Parade on Monday, January 21, 2019, in downtown Houston, Texas.  Judge Dedra Davis is committed to "Making  Law and Order EQUAL Justice" in Harris County, Texas.

Judge Dedra Davis has a little more fun with her lovely "Judge Dedra Davis" picture frame at the City of Houston's MLK Day Parade on Monday, January 21, 2019, in downtown Houston, Texas.  Judge Dedra Davis is committed to "Making  Law and Order EQUAL Justice" in Harris County, Texas.

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Mayor Sylvester Turner Nominated Ric Campo to Become the New Chair for the Port of Houston Authority, Campo Won Beat Fitzgerald

Mayor Sylvester Turner (left) got his man, Ric Campo (right) was confirmed as the new chair of the Port of Houston Authority on yesterday, Thursday, January 17, 2019. In case you don't remember, Tony Buzbee questioned why Mayor Sylvester Turner nominated Ric Campo over Clyde Fitzgerald to become the next chair for the Port of Houston Authority prior to the vote. Buzbee actually stated that he had nothing against Campo, but felt that Clyde Fitzgerald, one of two men who was still left in the race to become the new chair at the Port of Houston Authority was the better of the two choices.

Ric Campo won the Second Round of Voting in the Race to become chairman of the Port of Houston Authority on Thursday, January 17, 2019

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At 2:00 PM on Thursday, January 17, 2019, a second vote by Houston City Council and Harris County Commissioners to elect a new chair for the Port of Houston Authority took place at 111 East Loop North in Houston, Texas. Businessman Ric Campo, chairman, and CEO of Camden Property Trust won the vote and will now serve as the new chair.

ABOUT RIC CAMPO

According to their website, Richard Campo is Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Camden Property Trust. Mr. Campo has served in this capacity since May 1993. As the Chairman and CEO of one of the nation’s largest multifamily Real Estate Investment Trusts, Mr. Campo holds strategic roles within the real estate industry. He is currently a member of the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts ('NAREIT') where he serves on the Executive Board, the National Multifamily Housing Council ('NMHC') where he serves on the Executive Committee and was past chairman, and the Urban Land Institute ('ULI').

Mr. Campo began his real estate career after graduating from Oregon State University in 1976. After working for a private Houston real estate company, Mr. Campo co-founded Camden’s predecessor companies in 1982 and has spent almost 30 years building a company of great people that are renowned for their management proficiency, their development and construction capabilities and their savvy in the areas of technology, training, and marketing. He has led the development, management, acquisition, and disposition of real estate properties valued in excess of $10 billion; and under his leadership, Camden has grown from a Texas-based real estate firm with assets valued at $200 million in 1993 to an industry leader with a national footprint and assets valued at more than $8 billion.

Mr. Campo serves on the Board of Directors of several organizations that focus on the economic development, business outlook and future growth of Houston, including Central Houston, Inc., the Greater Houston Community Foundation and the Greater Houston Partnership, and is an Executive Advisory Board Member for the University of Houston, C.T. Bauer College of Business. Mr. Campo is also the Chairman of the Houston First Corporation, a local government corporation that facilitates the city's economic growth through the business of conventions and the arts.

Mr. Campo is a frequent speaker on real estate and development related topics for both industry-related and non-industry conferences and associations and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA).

Buzbee, King, Baker, and Smith are All Expected to Challenge Mayor Sylvester Turner in the Race for Mayor of Houston Scheduled to Take Place on Tuesday, November 5, 2019

The field of candidates expected to run for mayor of Houston in 2019 is beginning to take shape. As it stands right now, attorney Tony Buzbee, attorney Bill King, Dr. Kendall L. Baker, and businesswoman Demetria Smith are expected to challenge Mayor Sylvester Turner on Tuesday, November 5, 2019, in the race to become Houston's next mayor. Hall of Fame Wrestler "Booker T" who was the first candidate to announce his bid to challenge Mayor Turner way back in 2016 is not expected to be in the field of 2019 mayoral contenders. CLICK HERE to learn more about why "Booker T" isn't going to be able to run for mayor on Tuesday, November 5, 2019, after all.

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Are You Thinking About Running for Mayor, City Controller, Or City Council on Tuesday, November 5, 2019, in Houston, Texas?

According to the folks at the Houston City Secretary’s Office candidates looking to run for office on Tuesday, November 5, 2019, can pay a filing fee, or they can collect signatures to have their name placed on the ballot. So, if you are a candidate wanting to run for MAYOR OF HOUSTON you can pay a 1,250.00 dollar filing fee or collect signatures to have your name placed on the ballot. If you are a candidate who would like to run for THE CITY OF HOUSTON CONTROLLER position you can pay a 750.00 dollar filing fee or collect signatures to have your name placed on the ballot. And if you are a candidate looking to run for one of the HOUSTON CITY COUNCIL positions you can pay a 500.00 dollar filing fee or collect signatures to have your name placed on the ballot. However, if you plan on going the route of collecting signatures to have your name placed on the ballot, the exact number of signatures needed won’t be determined until sometime in July of this year from what I understand. But, to be sure, all candidates interested in running for office on Tuesday, November 5, 2019, in the City of Houston General Election can call (832)393-1100 to speak directly with someone in the City Secretary’s Office. However, if you have any problem whatsoever in getting your questions answered, you can call me directly at (281)788-3033, and I will try to do what I can to help. And just in case you don’t already know, the City Secretary’s Office can be located at 900 Bagby St, Houston, TX 77002 on the first floor.

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The City of Houston Mayor at this time is Sylvester Turner. In case you don't know, Mayor Sylvester Turner is "ELIGIBLE TO RUN FOR RE-ELECTION" on Tuesday, November 5, 2019, in the upcoming City of Houston General Election.

The City of Houston Controller at this time is Chris Brown In case you don't know, Controller Chris Brown is "ELIGIBLE TO RUN FOR RE-ELECTION" on Tuesday, November 5, 2019, in the upcoming City of Houston General Election.

The Houston City Council District A seat is currently being held by Council Member Brenda Stardig. In case you don't know, Council Member Brenda Stardig is "TERM-LIMITED" and cannot run for re-election on Tuesday, November 5, 2019, in the upcoming City of Houston General Election.

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The Houston City Council District D seat is currently being held by Council Member Dwight Boykins. In case you don't know, Council Member Dwight Boykins is "ELIGIBLE TO RUN FOR RE-ELECTION" on Tuesday, November 5, 2019, in the upcoming City of Houston General Election.

The Houston City Council District E seat is currently being held by Council Member Dave Martin. In case you don't know, Council Member Dave Martin is "ELIGIBLE TO RUN FOR RE-ELECTION" on Tuesday, November 5, 2019, in the upcoming City of Houston General Election.

The Houston City Council District F seat is currently being held by Council Member Steve Le. In case you don't know, Council Member Steve Le is "ELIGIBLE TO RUN FOR RE-ELECTION" on Tuesday, November 5, 2019, in the upcoming City of Houston General Election.

The Houston City Council District G seat is currently being held by Council Member Greg Travis. In case you don't know, Council Member Greg Travis is "ELIGIBLE TO RUN FOR RE-ELECTION" on Tuesday, November 5, 2019, in the upcoming City of Houston General Election.

The Houston City Council District H seat is currently being held by Council Member Karla Cisneros. In case you don't know, Council Member Karla Cisneros is "ELIGIBLE TO RUN FOR RE-ELECTION" on Tuesday, November 5, 2019, in the upcoming City of Houston General Election.

The Houston City Council District I seat is currently being held by Council Member Robert Gallegos. In case you don't know, Council Member Robert Gallegos is "ELIGIBLE TO RUN FOR RE-ELECTION" on Tuesday, November 5, 2019, in the upcoming City of Houston General Election.

The Houston City Council District J seat is currently being held by Council Member Mike Laster. In case you don't know, Council Member Mike Laster is "TERM-LIMITED" and cannot run for re-election on Tuesday, November 5, 2019, in the upcoming City of Houston General Election.

The Houston City Council District K seat is currently being held by Council Member Martha Castex-Tatum. In case you don't know, Council Member Martha Castex-Tatum is "ELIGIBLE TO RUN FOR RE-ELECTION" on Tuesday, November 5, 2019, in the upcoming City of Houston General Election.

The Houston City Council At-Large Position 1 seat is currently being held by Council Member Mike Knox. In case you don't know, Council Member Mike Knox is "ELIGIBLE TO RUN FOR RE-ELECTION" on Tuesday, November 5, 2019, in the upcoming City of Houston General Election.

The Houston City Council At-Large Position 2 seat is currently being held by Council Member David Robinson. In case you don't know, Council Member David Robinson is "ELIGIBLE TO RUN FOR RE-ELECTION" on Tuesday, November 5, 2019, in the upcoming City of Houston General Election.

The Houston City Council At-Large Position 3 seat is currently being held by Council Member Michael Kubosh. In case you don't know, Council Member Michael Kubosh is "ELIGIBLE TO RUN FOR RE-ELECTION" on Tuesday, November 5, 2019, in the upcoming City of Houston General Election.

The Houston City Council At-Large Position 4 seat is currently being held by Council Member Amanda Edwards. In case you don't know, Council Member Amanda Edwards is "ELIGIBLE TO RUN FOR RE-ELECTION" on Tuesday, November 5, 2019, in the upcoming City of Houston General Election.

The Houston City Council At-Large Position 5 seat is currently being held by Council Member Jack Christie. In case you don't know, Council Member Jack Christie is "TERM-LIMITED" and cannot run for re-election on Tuesday, November 5, 2019, in the upcoming City of Houston General Election.

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"Councilman Mike Knox is pictured above with former Houston City Council Member Toni Lawrence. On behalf of the Houston Business Connections Newspaper©, we would like to thank Councilman Mike Knox for valuing the vote, prayers, and support of every Houstonian. It's through the generous support from people like Councilman Knox that Houston Business Connections Newspaper is able to inform, empower and implore our readers actively pursue their dreams. And as always, please don't forget that it is imperative that we make it our business to elect the "BEST QUALIFIED" people who value us when we go to the polls to vote! And just in case you don't know, Councilman Mike Knox is running for re-election on Tuesday, November 5, 2019, in the race for Houston City Council At-Large Position #1. But you don't have to wait until "ELECTION DAY" to cast your ballot for Mike Knox. The "EARLY VOTING PERIOD" will begin on Monday, October 21, 2019, and end on Friday, November 1, 2019."

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"On behalf of the Houston Business Connections Newspaper, we would like to thank Tony Buzbee for finding value in supporting the "2019 MLK HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS" taking place in Houston, Texas on Monday, January 21, 2019. In case you don't already know, Tony Buzbee will be on the November 2019 ballot running for Mayor of Houston."

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On behalf of the Houston Business Connections Newspaper, we would like to thank Dr. Kendall L. Baker for finding value in supporting the "2019 MLK HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS" taking place in Houston, Texas on Monday, January 21, 2019. In case you don't already know, Dr. Kendall Baker will be on the November 2019 ballot running for Mayor of Houston.

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The Houston City Council is made up of sixteen Council Members, along with Mayor Sylvester Turner and City Controller Chris Brown. All these City leaders are limited to serving two four year terms. 

The next general election for the City of Houston will take place on Tuesday, November 5, 2019, with the inauguration for the newly elected City Officials scheduled to take place on Thursday, January 2, 2020.

Currently, the Mayor Pro-Tem for the City of Houston is Ellen Cohen – who also serves as the Houston City Council District C Member. At this time, the Vice Mayor Pro-Tem for the City of Houston is Jerry Davis – who serves as the Houston City Council District D Member. Both council members are term-limited and prohibited from seeking re-election on Tuesday, November 5, 2019, in the General Election.

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