Union Valley decides to become a city
By DANIEL WALKER Herald-Banner Staff
Voting in Union Valley was especially heavy Tuesday as residents decided their fate — to be a city or not.
“It’s been a pretty good turnout, much better than what we usually have for a mid-term election,” said Election Judge Robert Hernandez. When the day was done, voters had approved incorporating as a town by a 75-15 count.
At 9:30 a.m., 33 votes had been cast, two hours later the number had doubled to 66.
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Jay Atkins the Vice President of the Hunt County GOP Club was elected at the first Mayor of Union Valley
Sunday, November 11, 2007
Sunday, November 04, 2007
Hall faces three primary foes, Melancon running again
By BRAD KELLAR Herald-Banner Staff
GREENVILLE — The official start of filing is still months away, but several candidates have already announced they are planning to run in the March 2008 Republican and Democratic party primaries for House of Representatives District 4.
The district covers the northeast corner of Texas, including all of Hunt and Rockwall counties and most of Collin County.
The surprise so far has been how longtime incumbent Rep. Ralph Hall of Rockwall, who has usually only faced mild opposition in the primaries since switching to the GOP from the Democratic Party several years ago, now has three opponents challenging him for the Republican Party nomination.
While Hall has not formally announced he is seeking re-election, he has maintained a campaign Web site since the 2006 election.
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Owners Comments: This article is from way back in September but it does "Officially" list the people running for CD4.
Ralph Hall, the Incumbent
Gene Christensen, Businessman from Celina
Kevin George, Businessman from Celina
Kathy Seei, Former Mayor of Frisco
Congressman Hall has visited our club numerous times and was a sponsor of the Picnic
Mr Christensen has visited our club numerous times and was a sponsor of the Picnic
Mr George has attended one of our club meetings so far
Ms Seei has not been to any of our meetings so far, but contacted me last week about attending our November 12th meeting.
GREENVILLE — The official start of filing is still months away, but several candidates have already announced they are planning to run in the March 2008 Republican and Democratic party primaries for House of Representatives District 4.
The district covers the northeast corner of Texas, including all of Hunt and Rockwall counties and most of Collin County.
The surprise so far has been how longtime incumbent Rep. Ralph Hall of Rockwall, who has usually only faced mild opposition in the primaries since switching to the GOP from the Democratic Party several years ago, now has three opponents challenging him for the Republican Party nomination.
While Hall has not formally announced he is seeking re-election, he has maintained a campaign Web site since the 2006 election.
Please read the rest of this article at: http://www.heraldbanner.com/archivesearch/local_story_252004630.html
Owners Comments: This article is from way back in September but it does "Officially" list the people running for CD4.
Ralph Hall, the Incumbent
Gene Christensen, Businessman from Celina
Kevin George, Businessman from Celina
Kathy Seei, Former Mayor of Frisco
Congressman Hall has visited our club numerous times and was a sponsor of the Picnic
Mr Christensen has visited our club numerous times and was a sponsor of the Picnic
Mr George has attended one of our club meetings so far
Ms Seei has not been to any of our meetings so far, but contacted me last week about attending our November 12th meeting.
Hunt County Jail: PART I: Cracks in the system
By JANELLE STECKLEINHerald-Banner Staff
The door to the interview room screeches loudly in protest as Hunt County Jail Administrator Brian Alford yanks hard to open it partially.
The door will no longer open all the way, and to try and even open it a few inches creates a ruckus that drowns out yelling inmates.
The sound is so loud and piercing that those within hearing distance flinch and wary jailers on guard turn their heads to make sure everything is OK.
“It’s me,” Alford tells the alert jailers.
The door opened easily when the Hunt County Jail first opened in early 2002, but now, like many other areas of the jail, it has fallen victim to a shifting foundation.
“It was from the get-go that there were foundation problems,” Alford said. “Just like everyone else, you go to work, and you do your job and you try not to think about it. But when the talk’s around it, I think it bothers everybody.”
Please read the rest of this three part article at: http://www.heraldbanner.com/insidestory/local_story_053235941.html?keyword=topstory
The fact that our County Jail is falling part SHOULD be a major issue facing the Commissioners Court and the Sheriffs department.
The door to the interview room screeches loudly in protest as Hunt County Jail Administrator Brian Alford yanks hard to open it partially.
The door will no longer open all the way, and to try and even open it a few inches creates a ruckus that drowns out yelling inmates.
The sound is so loud and piercing that those within hearing distance flinch and wary jailers on guard turn their heads to make sure everything is OK.
“It’s me,” Alford tells the alert jailers.
The door opened easily when the Hunt County Jail first opened in early 2002, but now, like many other areas of the jail, it has fallen victim to a shifting foundation.
“It was from the get-go that there were foundation problems,” Alford said. “Just like everyone else, you go to work, and you do your job and you try not to think about it. But when the talk’s around it, I think it bothers everybody.”
Please read the rest of this three part article at: http://www.heraldbanner.com/insidestory/local_story_053235941.html?keyword=topstory
The fact that our County Jail is falling part SHOULD be a major issue facing the Commissioners Court and the Sheriffs department.
New Direction
Since the Hunt Count GOP Club 2007 Picnic is over, a huge success, it's time to take this blog in a new direction for a few months. We will be posting candidate information and related news for Hunt County Republicans. Candidates for office can officially start filing on December 3rd 2007.
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