Democrats flock to Super Bowl Party, 2-4-07

L-R: Kay Ford, Ed Bravanec, Tom Daniels, Alice Guerra, Norma Gonzalez, Gene Marck, Tim Ybarra, Tomas Larralde, auction items

Local Bexar County Democrats flocked to Roger & Judge Tessa Herr's house to raise funds for the Northwest Democrats and watch Super Bowl 41, won by the Indianapolis Colts over the Chicago Bears.

Roger & Judge Tessa Herr hosts Super Bowl Party

L-R: Northwest Democrats sign, Congressman Ciro Rodriguez, Bexar County Commissioner Tommy Adkisson, Bexar County Tejano Chair Charlie Jones, SA District 10 candidate Rey De La Santos, SA Councilwoman Delicia Herrera & Elaine Guajardo, SA District 8 candidate Diane Cibrian & Balcones Heights Councilman Steve Walker

Judge Tessa Herr & her husband Roger, hosted the Northwest Democrats 8th Annual Super Bowl Party, Sunday, February 4th to raise funds for the upcoming year. A large crowd of Democrats attended the yearly event.

NW Dems Super Bowl Party draws public officials

L-R: Judges Michael Mery & Catherine Torres-Stahl, Northwest Democrats Chair Joyce Dorrycott & State Rep. David Leibowitz, SA Councilman Chip Haas, Bexar County Democratic Party Chair Carla Vela, Bexar County Sheriff candidate Larry Ricketts, Judges John Gabriel, Barbara Hanson Nellermoe, Larry Noll, Ray Olivarri, Phil Kazen & Tessa Herr, buffet

The Northwest Democrats sponsored its 8th Annual Super Bowl Party to raise funds for the Northwest Democrats for the upcoming year. This year's Party was held at Roger & Judge Tessa Herr's house off of Boerne Stage Road, Sunday, February 4th.

Numerous elected officials and candidates for the May City Council races attended the fundraiser.

NW Dems sponsor successful Super Bowl Party

L-R:Mario Bravo, Alyssa Burgin, Cecilia Perez, Mamie Campbell & husband, Elaine Guajardo & Barbie Scharf-Zeldes, Al Kaufman, Attorney Mikal Watts, Ruth Stewart, Lauren Shipley & grandfather Robert Castaneda, Don Green, Constable's Deputy

The Northwest Democrats sponsored its 8th Annual Super Bowl Party at the home of Roger & Judge Tessa Herr, Sunday, February 4th to raise funds for the Northwest Democrats. An auction was also included in the fundraiser.

Tickets were $20 per person for the annual event.

Ken Lawrence is officially announced for District 8

L-R: Lawrence bumper stickers, SA Council District 8 candidate Ken Lawrence

With a promise to bring greater accountability to the district, Ken Lawrence is now an official candidate for the San Antonio City Council District 8. He declared Saturday, February 3rd. The longtime neighborhood activist says the district need more responsible economic development.

The 65-year-old Lawrence is retired from the US Air Force and also retired from working with special educations students who are diagnosed as emotionally disturbed.

President of the Northside Neighborhoods of Organized Development, he also serves as President of Hunter's Creek Neighborhood Association.

Lawrence told J. Michael Parker, Express-News Reporter, "I believe we should use tax abatement to attract new businesses, but we must hold them accountable for the money we gave him."

8th Annual Superbowl Kickoff hosted by NW Dems

Joyce Dorrycott (photo) (holding superbowl tickets)

NW Democrats Chair

The Northwest Democrats will host their 8th Annual Super Bowl Kickoff, Sunday, February 4th from 4-9 p.m. at the house of Roger & Tessa Herr, 8760 Cross Mountain Trail.

There will be a live auction during halftime. Tickets cost $20 each or 2 for $35. RSVP: 680-5701

Rhett Smith to run for Mayor of San Antonio

Rhett Smith

SA Mayoral candidate

Rhett Smith says he will run again for Mayor of San Antonio in May. He is currently working on his platform and intention to officially announce soon.

NE Democrats elect a new Chair-John Courage

L-R: NE Democrats Chair John Courage, John McConnell, Democratic Leadership (DLC) President Connie De Luna, Speaker Roger Herr, Pat McConnell, Judges Andy Mireles, Barbara Hanson Nellermoe, Larry Noll, Laura Salinas, tee-shirt, Bexar County Democratic Party Executive Director Madeleine Dewar & her van

The Northeast Democrats elected John Courage as the new Northeast Democrats Chair. He takes over for Ian Straus who decided not to run for re-election. Courage was elected by acclamation.

During the monthly meeting at Luby's Cafeteria on Nachodoghes Road, Saturday, February 3rd, Roger Herr, a member of the Northwest Democrats presented a breakdown by the numbers of the November election for Bexar County.