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Montgomery County Democratic Headquarters
704 N. Thompson St. #195
Conroe, Texas 77301
936-703-5841
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August 15, 2023
Newsletter
Back to School
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Please note: our newsletters contain a lot of links to make viewing the source easier - just click on images or linked text to explore
IN THIS ISSUE:
- Democratic Dames Lunch - August 17
- Back to School
- Fiestas Patrias Invitation, Donors, Sponsors, Volunteers Needed
- Montgomery County TX Democratic Party, Precinct Chair Support Team (PCST)
- Public Library Book Reconsideration Process
- TDP - Weekly Talking Points
- Democratic Party Events Around the County
- Legislative Update
- Remembering Joseph Linton, Sr.
- Joe and Kamala's Corner (click on an image to open)
- Tweets (click on an image to open)
- Blue Store - Show Your Commitment to Democracy!
- Democratic Party Calendar of Upcoming Events
- Other Groups and Community Events
This newsletter is published on or about the 1st and the 15th of every month.
no later than 3 days before publication.
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BACK TO SCHOOL
by Kimberly Valdez
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Returning to school each Fall conjures up pleasant, nostalgic memories for many of us. For others, it stirs up emotions ranging from apprehension to out and out fear. Ironically, this is true not only for students, but also for their parents and caregivers. Steps can be taken that help mark the beginning of the school year with fun activities and may help lower the anxiety level for those who are not looking forward to a new school year.
Full disclosure, I was a teacher for MANY years. It’s possible my recommendations are teacher centric. I’m a parent too, and that always came first. These suggestions include “best practices” for parents, and some may fit your family, while others may not.
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Sponsors and donors needed to support
MCDP’s Fiestas Patrias scheduled for
Sunday, September 17, 2023, at
Heritage Place Park in Conroe, Texas
Montgomery County Democratic Party Latino Outreach Subcommittee is hosting a festival and we welcome your involvement and support!
The festival will introduce Montgomery County residents to non-profit organizations and agencies that provide public services, such as health, housing, legal, immigration, shelters, and others. In addition, Voter Registration and information will be available to encourage eligible Latinos and others who are underrepresented in our political process, to register and to vote during all election cycles.
High profile speakers will address problems and issues impacting all communities and bring attention to widespread needs and solutions. Children’s activities as well as food trucks and other vendors will be abundant. Musical venues including mariachis, folkloric dancers and bands will perform.
Sponsored by the Montgomery County Democratic Party, the event will be well publicized within Montgomery and Harris counties.
If you are interested in supporting this event through a donation, sponsorship or by volunteering, please contact the MCDP at 936-703-5841 or by email to office@mcdptx.org.
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Se necesitan patrocinadores y donantes para apoyar las Fiestas Patrias de MCDP programadas para Domingo 17 de septiembre de 2023 en Heritage Place Park en Conroe, Texas
¡El Partido Demócrata del Condado de Montgomery está organizando una fiesta y agradecemos su participación y apoyo!
El festival presentará a los residentes del Condado de Montgomery a organizaciones y agencias sin fines de lucro que brindan servicios públicos, como salud, vivienda, legal, inmigración, refugios y otros. Además, el Registro de Votantes y la información estarán disponibles para alentar a los latinos elegibles y otros que están subrepresentados en nuestro proceso político, a registrarse y votar durante todos los ciclos electorales.
Los oradores de alto perfil abordarán los problemas y cuestiones que afectan a todas las comunidades y llamarán la atención sobre las necesidades y soluciones generalizadas. Las actividades para niños, así como los camiones de comida y otros vendedores serán abundantes. Se presentarán actos musicales que incluyen mariachis, bailarinas folclóricas y bandas.
Patrocinado por el Partido Demócrata del Condado de Montgomery, el evento será bien publicitado dentro de los condados de Montgomery y Harris.
Si está interesado en apoyar este evento a través de una donación, patrocinio o voluntariado, comuníquese con el MCDP al 936-703-5841 o por correo electrónico a office@mcdptx.org.
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Montgomery County TX Democratic Party, Precinct Chair Support Team (PCST)
The Montgomery County TX, Democratic Party, has created a county level support team to work with the Montgomery County TX, Precinct Chairs. This new team is called the MCDP-TX - PCST. The team will connect our Precinct Chairs to useful resources in support of their efforts. If you are a Precinct Chair in Montgomery County TX and would like to learn more, please contact the team at PCST@mcdptx.org.
Christopher Powell
PCST Leader
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Library Request for Reconsideration of Materials
Despite the request by some citizens to have the Commissioners Court take over reviewing or choosing library materials, the library has a system for citizen requests for reconsideration of library materials. A form available from any librarian asks for the author, title, objection to the material and how to notify the person about the results of the review. A committee of 5 librarians, and if children’s or young adult materials, then the Commissioners Court nominates library patrons to be part of the review committee. Once the committee decides what to do, they can move the material to another area, keep the material or reject its use. There is a materials selection policy that they refer to for guidance. The preamble to this policy says that they consider a citizen’s right to free inquiry to be protected from attempts to abridge their rights.
By Betty McInturff
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CONROE ISD SUPERINTENDENT TO SPEAK ON FINAL FRIDAY
School has just started and now is the time for us to learn about the proposed school bond issue for Conroe Independent School District. Growth in the CISD continues at the same time as the oldest school district in the county continues to age. A good school system is integral to the health and prosperity of the whole area.
Our school district administrators are coming to speak directly to us about demographics of the area, the changes that are occurring within the district, and the issues that are now of concern. Passing each bond issue is more and more important and we cannot afford to let our schools fall behind.
Join us for this important presentation as we prepare for the CISD bond election in November.
Our Final Friday Social and Speakers Program is held the last Friday of the month at Montgomery County Democratic Headquarters, 704 N. Thompson St, Suite 195, Conroe, Texas, 77301. You may also watch it on Zoom.
The link to watch virtually is highlighted in blue below. You may also watch on Facebook Live.
Topic: The CISD Bond Issue – Why
Time: Friday, August 25, 2023, 6:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 858 7409 0628
Passcode: 41243
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Democratic Party Events Around the County
psst: you're missing a lot of fun if you aren't joining us!!
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Make and Take
August 10, 2023
Volunteers dropped in to craft Hammer Pressed projects to sell in our store.
It was a noisy but fun event producing some lovely items.
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Blue Magnolia
Blue Magnolia's Evening Social continues to grow in numbers! We had a great time at Sauced Up Pizza in Magnolia and donated items to the Life Skills classes at Magnolia ISD.
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Legislative Update
On September 4th, suspended Attorney General Ken Paxton will face his impeachment trial and his lawyers are scrambling to prevent it. Multiple motions have been filed by them to prevent this trial from going through. There is a hope that the senate and Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick will have mercy on Ken Paxton.
The main argument by Paxton’s defense is that 19 out of 20 of the claims of corruption and misconduct against him happened before the 2022 election and therefore don’t count. There is some legitimacy to this claim. It is true that the majority of corruption and misconduct charges happened in his previous terms and that some of the charges against him could have been found and known by the public. Paxton’s defense argues that the people of Texas elected him knowing full well of the corruption and misconduct and therefore he can’t be charged.
This claim at face value makes sense until you look at what constitutes a possible impeachment trial. The requirement for an impeachment under the Texas constitution doesn’t say anything about the charges needing to happen in the current term. Same goes for the US constitution.
But of course, the Senate could be partisan and choose to nullify the charges. This would be surprising given the bipartisanship of the House vote but it’s not impossible. The Senate and the House have been butting heads since the beginning of the year though so nullifying it out of spite isn’t off of the table.
The Senate has until August 15th to possibly nullify the charges. It’s impossible to predict how the senate will choose to vote on the possible nullification but the vote could be a hint at how the senators will vote in the impeachment trial. The trial will be viewable on the Texas Senate website but if you want to help kick Paxton out you can send a letter to your State Senator and encourage them to vote out the corrupt from Texas.
Submitted by
Fritz Houston
MCDP Intern
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The Montgomery County Democratic Party sadly mourns the passing of Joseph Linton, Sr., a lifelong citizen of Montgomery County, loving family man, community leader, and political activist.
Joseph graduated at the top of his class at Lincoln High School in Montgomery, Texas. He was a scholarship recipient and a 1969 graduate of Prairie View A&M University with a degree in Political Science. On graduation, he began teaching in Montgomery Independent School District and became the first African American to teach in the newly integrated Montgomery school district.
In May 1975, he earned his Doctor of Jurisprudence Degree from the Thurgood Marshall School of Law in Houston, Texas. And he became the first African American to win a Primary Election for Judge of the Justice of the Peace Court for Montgomery County, Texas.
After leaving Montgomery County Independent School District he began to work for Amoco Oil Company and upon his retirement dedicated the balance of his years to community activism. For over 10 years, Joseph Linton Sr. served as Precinct Chair for Precinct 19 and for over 20 years he worked the Polls, serving as an Election Judge, Alternate Judge, or Clerk for Montgomery County. Every year, after his retirement, he was a Delegate to the Montgomery County Democratic Party County Convention and the Texas State Democratic Party Convention, as well. He also represented the community as a Delegate to the National Democratic Party Convention in Los Angeles.
Joseph, and his devoted wife Melva, a partner in all his endeavors, have a beautiful legacy of service to their community, their church, their political party, and the Prairie View A&M Alumni Association. Joseph said that he wanted to live his life so that his epitaph could read “Joseph Linton lived life to the fullest, he tried to help those less fortunate, and he did strive to make the world a better place. His living was not in vain.”
His life is an example to the rest of us and his memory is a blessing. Rest in peace, Joseph, and thank you.
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JOE and KAMALA'S CORNER !
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Lots of new and great items to show your commitment to Democracy and support MCDPTX!
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Event Calendar - For more details, click on the image and follow link to the MCDPTX.org website; click on the date to view event.
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Other Groups & Community Events |
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Democratic Club of The Woodlands Meeting
Thursday, August 28, 2023
7:00 pm
South Community Center
2235 Lake Robbins Dr. 77380
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Democrats and Progressives of Montgomery County
Morning Breakfast MEETUP
Saturday, September 9, 9:00 am
11133 Interstate 45 S · Conroe, TX
Hosted by Karen Cavanagh
Dog Days of Summer MEETUP
Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at 6:00 PM
3091 College Park Dr Ste 290 · The Woodlands, TX
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Chair: Ginger Blair
Deputy Chair: Kimberly Valdez
Secretary: Carmen McZeal
Treasurer: Natalie Ward
Sergeant At Arms: Marc Meyer
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