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Rep. Joe Straus was re-elected as Speaker of the Texas House during today’s start of the 82nd Session of Texas Legislature.   How members voted can be viewed here

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Judge Joe Drago, III

Joe Drago III, loving husband, father, grandfather, son and brother, passed away Friday, Jan. 7, 2011, at home surrounded by his wife and children after a long, courageous battle with cancer.

Service: Mass of Christian Burial, 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Andrew Catholic Church, 3717 Stadium Drive, Fort Worth. Memorial reception: 5 p.m. Wednesday at Colonial Country Club. Interment: Laurel Land Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in Laurel Land Memorial Chapel of Fort Worth with recitation of the
holy rosary at 7 p.m.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, the family requests gifts in memory of Joe to the American Cancer Society , St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital or the Salesmanship Club Youth and Family Centers.

More via Joe Drago III Obituary: View Joe Dragos Obituary by Star-Telegram.

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Tom Vandergriff from Ft. Worth Star Telegram

By Domingo Ramirez Jr.
ramirez@star-telegram.com

A public memorial service has been scheduled for Tarrant County icon Tom Vandergriff at the University of Texas-Arlington campus.

Mr. Vandergriff, 84, died Thursday of natural causes.

Public visitation is 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Tarrant County sub-courthouse, 700 E. Abram St., in Arlington.

The memorial service will be from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Friday at Texas Hall on the campus of the University of Texas-Arlington.

More via Public memorial for Tom Vandergriff set for Friday at UTA | News | Arlington Citizen-….

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2011 Texas Inaugural Guest Housing

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2011 Texas Inaugural BBQ to be Held on the Capitol Grounds

“Whether you’ve lived in Texas your whole life, just moved here or plan to move here, we invite you to join us for the ceremony and a huge BBQ afterward,” said Weisie Steen, chair of the 2011 Texas Inaugural Committee. “This is a historic time for our great state, so plan on attending – and bring the whole family!” 

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Taking the Oath of Office

The New Year is a special time for our GOP nominees, it is when they take the Oath of Office and  begin serving in the offices you elected them to serve.

Their journey began last December when they filed to run for office.  Many ran in a contested primary elections, and with your help defeated a Democrat on Nov. 2^nd.
 
Before beginning to serve the people of Tarrant county, they must take the  “Oath of Office”. 

 Listed below is a complete listing of the many Swearing-in events.  Come witness those you helped elect, take the Oath of Office abd begin their service.

Swearing-In Ceremony for Tarrant County  Officials  
Saturday, January 1, 2011 @10:00 am

Family Law Center
200 East Weatherford Street
Fort Worth Texas 76196 

Mansfield Sub-Courthouse
1100 East Broad Street
Mansfield Texas 76063 
 
Refreshments to follow RSVPs appreciated to: Matt@VoteHayes.org

Reception Immediately Following
For additional information or to RSVP please contact
Phone: 817-701-2144
Email: RSVP@andynguyennow.com 
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more information is available here.

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By ALEX ISENSTADT of Politico.com | 12/21/10 12:36 PM EST Updated: 12/21/10 5:06 PM EST

New U.S. Census Bureau data released Tuesday will expand congressional delegations in Southwest states, reflecting a widespread population migration over the past decade that further erodes the political might of the Northeast and Midwest.

Fueled by an explosion in its Hispanic population, Texas will add four House seats in the apportionment process — a larger gain than any other state — broadening its delegation to 36 members of the House of Representatives. Over the last decade, the population in the state grew 20.6 percent, the new Census figures showed.

via Texas big winner in census numbers – Alex Isenstadt – POLITICO.com.

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State Rep- elect John Kuempel HD 44

Despite a crowded field of 10 candidates, John Kuempel won a special election on Tuesday to fill his late father’s seat. Kuempel recieved 65% of the vote.

His father Edward Kuempel  had held the seat from 1982 until his death last month.

Kuempel  ran on a platform of  lowering taxes, requiring a valid Texas Photo ID , securing our borders, limited government,  and economic growth. 

With  Rep. Allan Ritter and Rep.  Aaron Pena  switching to the Republican Party earlier in the day,  Kuempel will become the  the 101st Republican in the Texas House.

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Investitures of Chief Justice Livingston & Justice Gabriel

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Join us Thursday August 19th from 4-5:30  at TCGOP Headquarters for a meet and greet with Congressional candidate Bill. Flores. 

Bill is taking on one of Nancy Pelosi’s top Lieutenants and the latest polls show that Bill is up 53-41, but there is still a great deal of work to be done!

Come find out how volunteers in Tarrant County can help Bill win in November!  This is a free event.

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Make no mistake about it, the Democrats are pulling out all the stops for
this election. Their big-government policies are bad for American and bad
for Texas!

Please join us on August 28th as we kick off the 2010 campaign.

Texas Attorney General, Greg Abbott will headline this event. General Abbott 
is leading challenges to protect Texans from the unconstitutional federal health care
takeover, and against the Environmental Protection Agencyfor abusing its authority . 

The proceeds from this event will help fund the local Republican effort.
Tarrant County Republican Party receives no financial support from the
state, or the national party.  Our work is funded by contributions from
local people, like you.

We have much work to accomplish before Election Day, Your support will help
us fund critical voter outreach and registration efforts, and maintain our
headquarters.

If you are unable to attend, but would like to help fund the local effort,
you can donate here.

Please consider sharing this email with your Republican contacts.  This is a
critical election, and we must all join forces to defeat the Democrats!
The proceeds of this event will help fund the local Republican effort.

Reserve your tickets today!

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