[Tcdp_newsletter] Travis County Democratic Party Weekly E-Newsletter for Friday, January 19 - Friday, January 26, 2007

Thu Jan 18 13:32:51 CST 2007

Travis County Democratic Party Weekly Newsletter 

Friday, January 19 - Friday, January 26, 2007

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IN THIS ISSUE 

- Listen to the 80th Legislative Session at the Texas Capitol 

- Anti-War March on Saturday, January 27

- Become a TCDP Sustaining Member 

- Calendar of Upcoming Events 

- In the News 
- Contact Info for TCDP Administrative Office
- Newsletter: How to Subscribe or Unsubscribe Your E-Mail 

- To Subscribers Who Use AOL

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LISTEN TO THE 80TH LEGISLATIVE SESSION AT THE TEXAS CAPITOL

You can listen to the proceedings in the State Senate and House.  Please
click the following link:

HYPERLINK "http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/"http://www.capitol.state.tx.us  

When you get to this page, click on “House” or “Senate” under Legislative
Activity on the top, right-hand side of the page.  You can also learn about
all filed bills, committee meetings, and all things related to the
Legislature.

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ANTI-WAR MARCH

Saturday, January 27, 2007
3:00pm, the march will commence at 3:30pm
Austin City Hall

You are invited to join in a demonstration against the war. It will start at
Austin City Hall and march to the Capitol.  According to the pres release:

A coalition of local activist groups called Stop The War Coalition- Austin
has planned a statewide anti-war march in solidarity with national
gatherings in major cities such as New York, San Francisco and Chicago.  The
nonviolent action will call for the end of war and the immediate withdraw of
United States military from Iraq.

Music and speakers will greet the marchers at the Capitol grounds and City
Hall.  All anti-war Texans are invited to attend.

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BECOME A TCDP SUSTAINING MEMBER !

Are you happy that Democrats have taken over Congress?

Did you know that Democrats cut in half the Republicans’ majority in the
Texas House of Representatives?

IT ALL STARTS HERE!!!

Although much of Texas still votes Republican, Travis County is leading the
charge toward a new political landscape in this state.  In 2004, we did the
unthinkable - we took back three elected seats from the Republicans.  State
Representative District 50, a district judgeship, and County Constable
Precinct 3 all went from Republican held seats to Democratic.  In 2006, the
Travis County legislative delegation became completely Democratic for the
first time since 1992, and we took back the office of Justice of the Peace
Precinct 3 from the Republicans.  There are now only three Republicans
holding Travis County offices.  Great things are happening here in our own
backyard, much to the chagrin of Republicans everywhere.

If you agree, we encourage you to support your local Democrats by becoming a
Sustaining Member.  You can become one for as little as $10.00 per month or
$120.00 annually. 

For added recognition, you can join at the Finance Council level at $84.00
per month or $1,000.00 annually. Finance Council members receive: prominent
listing in our publications and website (updated list coming soon) as well
as at Travis County Democratic Party functions and free general admission to
TCDP sponsored events. 

The Travis County Democratic Party is funded and operates by donations of
local Democrats and progressives like you.  We are a separate entity from
the state and national parties and depend on you to fund our web site, our
e-mail service, office and staff and coordinated campaigns such as last
year's successful and award-winning True Blue Travis and much much more!

You can become a Sustaining Member or Finance Council Member of the Travis
County Democratic Party and join online by going to: HYPERLINK
"http://www.traviscountydemocrats.org/"http://www.traviscountydemocrats.org
and click on "Donate" at the bottom of the page.  Or contact us at (512)
477-7500 or HYPERLINK
"mailto:info at traviscountydemocrats.org"info at traviscountydemocrats.org. 

Mailed donations for the Party should be made out to "Travis County
Democratic Party" and mailed to: 

P.O. Box 684263 
Austin, TX 78768-4263     

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CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS

The TCDP Calendar changes almost daily as we receive new information, so we
encourage you to check the calendar often.  Go to: HYPERLINK
"http://www.traviscountydemocrats.org/calendar.php"http://www.traviscountyde
mocrats.org/calendar.php  

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Saturday, January 20, 2007

Rep. Mark Strama's Listening Sessions 

TIME:  Saturday, January 20, 2007 at 9:00am, 11:00am, and 1:00pm
PLACES:  listed below

Rep. Mark Strama invites you to attend any of the upcoming "Listening
Sessions" that he will be hosting throughout the district. His office at the
Capitol is always open to you, but this is a particularly good opportunity
to make your voice heard. Listening sessions are currently scheduled for:

9 - 10 am: Peace Lutheran Church, 10625 RR 620, Austin, TX 78726

11 am - 12 noon: Pickfair Community Center, 10904 Pickfair Drive, Austin, TX
78750

Yeller Dawg/Saturday Sages Meeting 

TIME:  Saturday, January 20, 2007 at 11:00am-1:00pm
PLACE:  Tres Amigos Restaurant, 1801 S. Capitol of Texas Hwy (AKA 360)
CONTACT:  Bill McAfee at HYPERLINK
"mailto:bmcafee at austin.rr.com"bmcafee at austin.rr.com       

Please join the Yeller Dawg/Saturday Sages for their weekly meeting.

Kathi Thomas Thank You Party 

TIME:  Saturday, January 20, 2007 AT 3:00pm-5:00pm
PLACE:  Home of Kathi Thomas-- YOU MUST RSVP TO KATHI AND SHE WILL GIVE YOU
DIRECTIONS

CONTACT:  Kathi at HYPERLINK
"mailto:Kathi at kathithomas.org"Kathi at kathithomas.org  

January 20 is a special day in Kathi's family. It is the 18th anniversary of
Mark's proposal of marriage and, of her acceptance; it means there are
exactly two years remaining of George W. Bush's Presidency (731 days!) and
this Jan. 20 is her Thank You Party to all who volunteered and supported
Kathi's campaign for State Senate last year. 

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Monday, January 22, 2007

Maria Canchola Birthday Party and Campaign Kickoff 

TIME:  Monday, January 22, 2007 at 5:00pm-7:30pm
PLACE:  Joe’s Bakery & Coffee Shop, 2305 East 7th Street

CONTACT:  Alicia at 288-6955 or HYPERLINK
"mailto:ava1227 at prodigy.net"ava1227 at prodigy.net  

You are invited to join Maria and Friends at a fundraiser for Maria's
re-election campaign for Constable, Precinct 4. $10 provides food and drink.

Rail Station Neighborhood Planning Meeting 

TIME:  Monday, January 22, 2007 at 6:30pm
PLACE:  Conley-Guerrero Senior Activity Center, 808 Nile Street

CONTACT:  Rachel Proctor May at 974-2256

Join your Austin City Council members Brewster McCracken, Betty Dunkerley
and Sheryl Cole, as well as State Representative Eddie Rodriguez to make
your voice heard on what kind of development should go around rail stations
in three Austin neighborhoods. They will co-host a social hour and catered
buffet dinner (free-of-charge) starting at 5:30 pm. The meeting and the
dinner are open to the public.

The City of Austin is kicking off the Station Area Planning process for
developments at these rail stations:

- Saltillo Plaza (East Fifth Street and Comal

- The Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard Station (MLK Blvd. and Alexander)

- Crestview Station (Lamar Boulevard and Justin Lane)

The purpose of the meeting is for the public to provide advice and input to
the Council on what development rules should apply to new development around
these rail stations.

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Tuesday, January 23, 2007

Latinos For Texas Meetup 

TIME: Tuesday, January 23 at 7 PM
PLACE: Kerbey Lane Cafe (2606 Guadalupe St)

CONTACT:  Sabas at HYPERLINK
"mailto:sabas at latinosfortexas.com"sabas at latinosfortexas.com 

Please join Latinos for Texas for their monthly meeting featuring State Rep.
Juan Garcia (HD-32).  Meet the Corpus Christi area representative, Harvard
grad, and Navy pilot touted as the “future star of the Texas Democratic
Party” by the San Antonio Express-News.  Rep. Garcia will be discussing his
goals for the 80th legislative session.  

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Wednesday, January 24, 2007

Sarah Eckhardt's Coffee Jolt Wednesday—Please note that this event was
scheduled on Jan. 17, but was rescheduled to this day due to the icy
conditions.

TIME:  Wednesday, January 24, 2007 at 8:00am-9:00am
PLACE:  Austin Java, 1206 Parkway, 12th and Lamar

CONTACT:  Loretta at HYPERLINK
"mailto:Loretta at saraheckhardt.com"Loretta at saraheckhardt.com  

You are invited to share your ideas with County Commissioner Sarah Eckhardt.

University Democrats Meeting 

TIME:  Wednesday, January 24, 2007 at 8:00pm
PLACE:  GSB 2.124 on the UT Campus

CONTACT:  Nick Chu at HYPERLINK
"mailto:president at udems.org"president at udems.org  

Please join the University Democrats for their weekly meeting.

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Friday, January 26, 2007

Diane Henson's Investiture 

TIME:  Friday, January 26, 2006 at 3:00pm
PLACE:  209 W. 14th Street, Room 100, Price Daniel Sr. Building

CONTACT:  Diane at HYPERLINK "mailto:hensonlaw at aol.com"hensonlaw at aol.com  

Please join Diane Henson for her Investiture as a Justice for the Third
Court of Appeals. A reception will follow. 

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IN THE NEWS 

For up to date political news and commentary, please go to our web site at
HYPERLINK
"http://www.traviscountydemocrats.org/"www.traviscountydemocrats.org and
click on "Current News" 

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CONTACT INFORMATION FOR TCDP ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE

Travis County Democratic Party Administrative Office

1311-B East 6th Street, Austin, TX  78702

Web:  HYPERLINK
"http://www.traviscountydemocrats.org/"www.traviscountydemocrats.org       

E-mail:  HYPERLINK
"mailto:info at traviscountydemocrats.org"info at traviscountydemocrats.org

Chris Elliott - Chair 

HYPERLINK
"mailto:chair at traviscountydemocrats.org"chair at traviscountydemocrats.org

Elizabeth Yevich - Executive Director 

HYPERLINK
"mailto:elizabeth at traviscountydemocrats.org"elizabeth at traviscountydemocrats.
org        

Garry Brown - Assistant Director 

HYPERLINK
"mailto:garry at traviscountydemocrats.org"garry at traviscountydemocrats.org

Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 

Ph (512) 477-7500   Fax (512) 477-7769

MAILING ADDRESS: 
P.O. Box 684263 
Austin, TX 78768-4263 

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