Sen. Hutchison Endorses Brown Re-Election Bid
U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison has endorsed state Rep. Betty Brown, R-Terrell, for re-election. Rep. Brown faces challenger Wade Gent in the March 4 Republican primary.
Great Decisions
The Great Decisions discussion series continues at noon on Wednesdays at the Tyler Public Library. Each of the weekly meetings will address a current foreign policy topic, with one or more experts on the subject leading the discussions.
The series is part of a national effort launched in 1954 by the Foreign Policy Association. In Tyler, the event is sponsored by the American Association of University Women - Tyler Branch, the League of Women Voters of Tyler/Smith County and the Tyler Public Library.
Dr. Robert Sterken, associate professor of political science at the University of Texas at Tyler, serves as chair of the Great Decisions steering committee.
For more information, call 903-565-6655.
Upcoming discussions include:
Upcoming discussions include:
"U.S.-China Trade Policy," Feb. 27, Scott Myers, vice president-Supply Chain, Trane Residential Systems: Recent product safety scares have thrown the spotlight on the enormous role China plays in supplying products to the U.S. Could the large and growing trade imbalance with China have an adverse effect on the U.S. economy? What role does the undervalued Chinese currency play?
Dems Need Workers
Due to the heavy voter turnout expected for the March 4 Democratic Party primary, the Smith County Democratic Party will need to hire more election workers. Those available to work 12 to 14 hours on March 4 are asked to call 903-593-7061. Training is required before that date.
Primary Elections
The March 4 primary elections are approaching. Offices up for election include county commissioner Precincts 1 and 3, tax assessor/collector, sheriff, all constables, some state district judges, all state representatives and all U.S. House of Representative seats.
Important dates:
Through Feb. 29: Early voting.
Political Happenings are compiled by staff writer Roy Maynard, who can be reached at 903-596-6291 or at roymaynardtmt@gmail.com.
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