AFL-CIO celebrates Labor Day @ local restaurant, 9-2

L-R: Benevolence Works CEO Linda Hartman with Lt. Guv. nominee Linda Chavez-Thompson, with Absoutlely Eveything Catering Owner Diane Cortez, & with Congressman Ciro Rodriguez & his wife, Carolina, C.J. Littlefield & Ralph Medina, John Courage, Jessica Barraza, Bob Comeaux, Hank Brown, Ed Reid, Andy Ramos, State Rep. Joe Farias, Ag. commissioner nominee Hank Gilbert, Terri Ramos, judicial nominees Ina Castillo & Alfredo Ximenez, Judges Monica Guerrero, Catherine Torres-Stahl, Ray Olivarri, David Rodriguez, & Barbara Nellermoe, union members, political cards, Absolutely Everything Catering

The local AFL-CIO Central Labor Council (CLC) celebrated Labor Day early with a gathering @ Absolutely Everything Catering on San Pedro, Setember 2nd with elected officials, candidates and union members.

Former Bex. County Dem.Party Chair Roberto Flores passes, 9-2

Former Bexar County Democratic Party Chair Roberto Flores (photos) quietly passed away at home around noon today after a bout with cancer. More details to come later.

Local Calendar of Events for the month of September

L-R: Walker Report Publisher/Editor & Judge Steve Walker (Sep. 5th) with Judge Joann deHoyos (Sep. 4th) celebrate their birthdays

• September 4th-Labor Day Weekend Picnic @ MacArthur Park @ 11 a.m. hosted by Northeast Bexar County Democrats. Pavillion #4.
• September 4th-Birthday of Judge JoAnn DeHoyos.
• September 5th-Walker Report Publisher/Editor & Judge Steve Walker's 64th Birthday!!!
• September 5th-other birthdays include: Judge Oscar Kazen, Judge Laura Salinas one year-old daughter, & local entertainer Erica Gonzaba.
  September 6th-Labor Day!!
• September 6th-Celebrate with Judge Laura Salinas @ VFW #76, Tenth Street from noon-4 p.m.
• September 7th-Grand OL' Opening of local Republican Party of Bexar, Tuesday, September 7th at 907 Broadway from 5:30-7 p.m. Meet & Greet Elected Officials & Candidates.
• September 8th-Birthday of judicial nominee Richard Garcia.
• September 8th-Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid @ United Bexar County Democrats Headquarters, 1101 Broadway from 4-6 p.m.
• September 9th-judicial nominee Walden Shelton fundraiser @ Paesano's in the Quarry @ 5:30 p.m.
• September 9th-Reception for judicial nominee Norma Gonzales @ Spanish Governor's Palace, 105 Plaza de Armas, behind City Hall from 5:30-7:70 p.m.
• September 9th-Fundraiser & Reception for judicial nominee Melisa Skinner @ the home of Jo & Ramon Cervantes from 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.,209 Paseo Encincal in Olmos Park. Call: 232-2252.
• September 10th-Join Geriatric Dental Group of So. Texas from 4-6 p.m., 7434 Louis Pasteur #234 to welcome Doctors Alicia Galvan & Melissa Rosson. Call 269-4344. Speaker: Judge Renee McElhaney.
• September 15th-Happy Hour Reception for judicial nominee Rosie Alvarado from 5:30-7 p.m. @ Joe Blues, 1421 S. Alamo.
• September 16th-Judge Al Alonso fundraising reception @ the Penthouse @ Main Plaza, Morris Apt. Building, 126 E. Main from 5-6:30 p.m.
• September 16th-Birthday of DA nominee Nico LaHood & State Rep. Joquin Castro & Mayor Julian Castro.
• September 16th- from 6-9 p.m. @ Hotel Contessa, 306 W. Market St. Join us to honor Julian & Joaquin Castro at the NSIDE September Birthday Party/Networking Event!
• September 16th-Meet & Greet judicial nominee Genie Wright @ 6 p.m. @ Lil Aussie Bakery & Cafe, 3610 Ave. B.
• September 17th-18th-San Antonio to Host the RNC Say It Loud: Surrogate 101 Training and LNRC State Convention! Fiesta on The Riverwalk" Banquet, Keynote Speaker Lt. Governor David Dewhurst @ Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center.
• September 18th-Birthday, judicial nominee Dinorah Diaz.
• September 19th-Bexar County District Clerk Margaret Montemayor invites you to a fashion show to Remember from 11;30 a.m.-3 p.m. @ the Club @ Sonterra, 902 Sonterra Blvd. Call: 496-1560.
• September 23rd-State Rep. Mike Villarreal marks decade of distinguished service @ Spanish Governor's Palace, 200 Military Plaza, from 6-8 p.m.
• September 25th-"Magic is the Night" Black Tie Affair @ St. George Maronite Church on Babcock @ 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $100 each.

Celebrate with Laura Salinas, Labor Day @ VFW #76, 9-6

Celebrate Labor Day with Judge Laura Salinas @ VFW #76, Tenth Street, from noon-4 p.m.

Meet & Greet County Court #7 nominee Genie Wright, 9-16

Meet & Greet judicial nominee for County Court #7, Genie Wright (photo) from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. @ Lil Aussie Bakery & Cafe, 3610 Ave. B.

Reception honoring Judical nominee Melisa Skinner, 9-9

Friends of Melisa Skinner (photo) invite you join them @ a Fundraiser Reception honoring Melisa Skinner, nominee for 290th Judicial Distirct Court, Thursday, September 9th from 5:30-7:30 p.m. @ the home of Jo & Ramon Cervantes, 209 Paseo Encinal-Olmos Park. Call 232-2252.