Category: News

 

Welcome to Our New Website

Dec 09, 2009

Our new website is up and running. Please take some time to look around and get involved.

You can find the most convenient way to help David's campaign on the volunteer page.

You can connect with other David Dewhurst supporters via Facebook Connect.

You can check out our daily updates on the blog.

And finally, you can grab some popcorn and watch Dewhurst TV, which we will be updating regularly.

Leave us a comment below and let us know what you think about the new site!

 

 

Posted by Team Dewhurst on 12/09 at 07:50 PM in Campaign NewsNews • (5) CommentsPermalink

David Files for Re-election

Dec 08, 2009

At 10:30 AM today, David officially filed for re-election as Lt. Governor of Texas.


Please leave a comment of support below and sign up here to help.

 

 

 

Posted by Team Dewhurst on 12/08 at 01:31 PM in Campaign NewsNewsPhotos • (9) CommentsPermalink

Pearl Harbor Day

Dec 07, 2009

"December 7th, 1941 — a date which will live in infamy." - President Franklin D. Roosevelt

Please stop and take a moment today to remember those who injured and gave their lives at Pearl Harbor.

Remember today that freedom is not free, and thank our men and women in uniform for the constant sacrifice they make to defend our country and the values we hold dear.

We have some veterans who come and read this blog so please a comment of thanks today.

 

 

Posted by Team Dewhurst on 12/07 at 12:45 PM in News • (2) CommentsPermalink

Pictures of the Houston Snow

Dec 05, 2009

Interesting Statistic: After yesterday's dusting, Houston's total snowfall this winter is now higher than Chicago.

Take a look at some pictures of the snow in the Houston Chronicle's photo gallery.

Also don't forget to drive cautious and stay safe on the roads today.

 

 

Posted by Team Dewhurst on 12/05 at 01:59 PM in NewsPhotos • (0) CommentsPermalink

Protect Yourself this Holiday Season

Dec 04, 2009

As of Nov 21, 171 people in Texas have died from swine flu.*

Now health departments in Austin and across the state are making the vaccine available to everyone.

"We don't want people to become complacent," said Carrie Williams, a spokeswoman for the Department of State Health Services. "We are heading into the holiday season, and we're expecting to see another wave (of illness). Flu is unpredictable."

Read more for locations and details. *an earlier version misprinted Texas' death count at 21,171

 

 

Posted by Team Dewhurst on 12/04 at 01:58 PM in News • (0) CommentsPermalink

Big Brothers Big Sisters Expands to the Workplace

Dec 02, 2009

Great story out of Houston - Comcast has let Big Brothers Big Sisters into the workplace, encouraging employees to spend a lunch break mentoring children in need.

Read more here about the new mentoring initiative.

 

 

Posted by Team Dewhurst on 12/02 at 01:23 AM in News • (0) CommentsPermalink

Texans Submit Friend of the Court Brief in 2nd Amendment Case

Nov 30, 2009

"Governor Rick Perry and Texas Lt. Governor David Dewhurst head a list of nearly 900 State Legislators initiating a brief to the U.S. Supreme Court again seeking to secure Constitutional rights for all citizens, the right to keep and bear arms."

Read the full article here

 

 

Posted by Team Dewhurst on 11/30 at 01:25 AM in Campaign NewsNews • (0) CommentsPermalink

A Fiscally Responsible State Budget

Nov 25, 2009

News from the Comptroller's office today warned that Texas' general revenue nearly matches the Legislature's spending appropriations.

In response to the Comptroller's report, David released the following statement: “We anticipated a slow recovery. That's why we saved $8 (billion) to $9 billion, and we are monitoring this on a monthly basis.If necessary, early next year we have the ability to slow down spending to ensure that lawmakers can balance the budget in 2011 without raising taxes.”

Read the full article here

 

 

Posted by Team Dewhurst on 11/25 at 01:28 AM in News • (0) CommentsPermalink

Video From the Lake Travis Republican Club

Nov 22, 2009

Last Tuesday, David spoke to the Lake Travis Republican Club about Texas' economic situation, health care reform, a balanced budget, illegal immigration and more.

Watch some clips below:

 

 

Posted by Team Dewhurst on 11/22 at 11:31 AM in News • (0) CommentsPermalink

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