Catherine Torres-Stahl says "thank you"

Catherine Torres-Stahl (photo)
144th District Court candidate

Dear Friends and Supporters,

This is my last opportunity before Election Day to thank you for believing in me and for believing in this campaign. I could not have made it this far without support from each of you. But our work is not yet done.

Please do everything you can to remind folks to get to the polls on Tuesday. By forwarding this message to all the people in your email lists we can make a strong final push to get our message out and get more individuals to the polls.
Thank you for your generosity, your kind words and your most sacred gift to me, your vote.

Your trust in me is not taken lightly. I have done everything in my power to bring victory to this campaign and, if elected, I pledge to bring dignity, respect and fairness back to the 144th District Court.God Bless,

Judge Catherine Torres-Stahl

*Victory Party Election Night at Barbed Wire, 3709 N. St. Mary's

Annalisa Peace asks for your support

Annalisa Peace
candidate for Edward's Aquifer

By Annalisa Peace

It sometimes happens that nature provides us with a system more perfectly suited to the needs of humans than those conceived in the minds of men. Our Edwards Aquifer is an example of such a system.

Our region is among the fastest growing regions in the nation. San Antonio is spreading out and growing by leaps and bounds. Unfortunately, much of this growth is occurring exactly where we don’t want it - over the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone.

We need to act now, as a community, to protect our water resources and our neighborhoods. This is why I am running to represent District 2 on the Edwards Aquifer Authority.

If elected, I will work hard to protect our water if you give me the opportunity to represent our District as a member of the Edwards Aquifer Authority.

Sakai poster promoting election day victory

Sakai Poster promoting his election day victory celebration.See previous posting if it is difficult to read.

Updated list of candidate's election celebrations

Top Row: Commissioner Tommy Adkisson, County Court candidate Ray Olivarri
2nd Row: Congressional District 21 & 23 candidates John Courage, Albert Uresti
3rd Row: County Court Judge Paul Canales, 224th Distrcit Court Judge candidate Gloria Saldana
4th Row: State Senate 19 candidate Carlos Uresti, Congressional District 23 candidate Lukin Gilliland
5th Row: Judicial candidates Barbie Scharf-Zeldes, Catherine Torres-Stahl
6th Row: Congressional District 23 candidate Ciro Rodriguez, judicial candidate Ina Castillo, 4th Court of Appeals candidate Eddie De La Garza
7th Row: Judicial candidate Peter Sakai, State Rep.Joaquin Castro
8th Row: Judge Monica Guerrero

Probate Court #2 candidate
Barbie Scharf-Zeldes
Firefighter's Union Hall, 8925 IH10
(Access road near Wurzbach)
Begins at 7:30 p.m.

144th District Court candidate
Catherine Torres-Stahl
Barbed Wire Grill
3709 N. St. Mary's
(Entrance to Brackenridge Park)

Congressional District 23 candidate
Ciro Rodriguez
Harlandale Civic Center
115 Southcross @ corner of Pleasanton
928-2476

County Court #5 candidate
Ina Castillo
15661 Chinquapin
Los Reyes Canyons Subdivision
Helotes-695-3219

4th Court of Appeals candidate Pl. 7
Eddie De La Garza
Menger Hotel (downtown)
#3126
204 Alamo Plaza

225th District Court candidate
Peter Sakai
Fountain Grill
212 N. St. Mary's
229-4008

State Rep. 125
Joaquin Castro
Henry's Puffy Taco
815 Bandera near Wurzbach

County Court #7
Judge Monica Guerrero
Karma Restaurant
8123 Broadway
(across from Rebar & near John Courage's office)

Bexar County Democratic Party Headquarters
3010 N. St. Mary's
Contact Party Office
785-0962

State Senate 19 candidate
State Rep. Carlos Uresti
VFW #9186, 650 E. White (VFW Way)
Begins at 6 p.m.
Entertainment, Food
924-0057

Congressional District 23 candidate
Lukin Gilliland
Don Pedro's Mexican Restaurant
1526 SW. Military Drive
7 p.m.

County Court Judge Paul Canales
Election Watch from 8-midnight
6225 Lockhill Road

224th District Judge candidate
Gloria Saldana
723 S. Flores/El Paso
Law Offices
736-3648

Congressional District 23 candidate
Albert Uresti
VFW Post 9186
650 E. White (VFW Way)
922-0808

Coordinated Campaign Headquarters
Commissioner Pct. 4 Tommy Adkisson
County Court candidate Ray Olivarri
129 Goliad

Congressional District 21 candidate
John Courage
Courage Headquarters
8107 Broadway

Uupdated at 10:30 p.m. Monday.

Prettier by the Baker's Dozen, Countdown 2006

Top Row: County Court # 8 Judge Karen Crouch, District Clerk Margaret Montemayor
2nd Row: 45th District Court Judge Barbara Nellermoe, 224th District Court candidate Gloria Saldana
3rd Row: 186th District Court Judge Tessa Herr, 144th District Court candidate Catherine Torres-Stahl
4th Row: County Court #10 Judge Irene Rios, County Court #7 Judge Monica Guerrero
5th Row: Probate Court #2 candidate Barbie Scharf-Zeldes, 4th Court Justice Catherine Stone
6th Row: County Court # Judge-elect Laura Salinas, County Court #5 District Court candidate Ina Castillo
*No photo available: County Court #11 Judge JoAnn DeHoyos

350th post on BCDPNews, Saturday, Nov. 4th

Steve Walker (photo)
BCDPNews Editor &
Balcones Heights Councilman

We are nearly there fellow Democrats as Republicans split their tickets, or just come over all the way and support our slate of well-qualified candidates. We anticipate Independents jumping on the bandwagon as well.

With 350 postings under our belt, there appears no let up in sight as we approach this coming Tuesday. Hopefully that night we will claim victory across the County. Currently I am requesting that all candidates who are hosting parties or get togethers to watch the returns as they come in, send me locations and the times so we can post them for our Democrats who wish to stop by and share your victory.

It looks as if Bexar County set some sort of record by going to the polls and casting 122-thousand votes in the early election sites. We expect that to put us over.

Remember we have an excellent chance for victory and a chance to pick up some judicial benches, 2 State Senate seats, 2 State Rep. slots and hopefully two more Congressional seats. (21st & 23rd)

BCDPNews will be updating as quickly as possible. The event at Woodlawn Lake with Chris Bell was so successful that I had to post three separate articles on the BCDPNews to adequately do justice to the event. I took over 200 photos during the event.

Any last minute information that needs to be posted before election day, be sure to send it to me at misterbalconesheights@yahoo.com.

Posting 350
(360 is our new goal)

Farias responds to outrageous attacks

Top Row: State Rep. District 118 candidate Joe Farias
2nd Row: State Senate District 19 candidate Carlos Uresti & Judge Barbara Hanson Nellermoe
3rd Row: Harlandale ISD Trustee Ted Montelongo, signs
4th Row: Farias Field Director Cliff Walker
5th Row: Campaign Coordinator Roger Garza, Angie Farias (Joe's wife)
6th Row: Gabe Farias (Joe's oldest son) Former Stonewall Democrats Chair Dan Graney & Texas DemVets Chair Larry Romo

State Rep. District 118 Joe Farias calls the political attacks aired on TV by his Republican opponent on his campaign, outrageous.

According to Farias, his opponent is being funded by pro-voucher advocate and billionaire James Leininger with large sums of cash to produce false and misleading ads against him.

"What is worse than attacking me personally, which I can handle, these ads are saying that Southside teachers are not doing their job and education in Southside is failing our children. These ads are an insult to our part of town," Farias pointed out.

State Senate District 19 candidate Carlos Uresti who has served as the District 118 State Rep. for over 10 years says, "Antuna is showing his desperation in these attacks and the voters will see through it and election day."

Posting 349

State Rep. says, "vote for Catherine Torres-Stahl"

State Rep. Mike Villarreal, Catherine Torres-Stahl (photos)
144th District Court candidate

By Mike Villarreal
State Rep. Distict 125

You probably have heard much about candidates for governor, Congress and the Legislature.I would like to take just a moment and ask you to vote (or encourage those who can) for Judge Catherine Torres-Stahl for the 144th District Court.Here are a few reasons:She has experience.

In her service as a prosecutor and judge, Catherine has proven her commitment to protect our children and neighborhoods from drugs, gangs and violence.She is connected to our community.

She has served our community for more than 13 years as a prosecutor and municipal court judge.She is a well-respected jurist who takes her job seriously.
When San Antonio attorneys were asked how local judges measure up in categories such as “knowledge of the law” and “integrity” early this year, Catherine scored at the top of every category.For more information, go to Judge Catherine Stahl's website.

Posting 348

Castillo, Scharf-Zeldes to hold press conference

Ina Castillo, Barbie Scharf-Zeldes (photos)
Candidates for County Court #5 & Probate Court #2

Ladies Call Court in Session!
2006 election shows women in key judicial races

San Antonio- What would Ann do? She would smile ear to ear knowing that Bexar County is stocked with women candidates vying for different judicial seats in San Antonio.

Touting slogans such as “Not your average Barbie” to hard hitting campaign spots that claim abuse of power in court; these women are ready to change the tide of a male dominated field. –But don’t think that they are qualified because of gender.

“The fact that I am a woman should not be on the mind of the voters. The issues are what are important, and I know that San Antonio voters can differentiate between the two,” states judicial candidate, Ina Castillo.

Castillo, who is running against an incumbent, is ready to take on old school politics and bring a new much needed change to County Court 5.

Scharf-Zeldes is quick to mention that her name may be misleading but she is ready for office. The fact that she is woman only increases her odds on Election Day.

Clearly all women on this November 7th ballot have strong voices and clear messages. We invite you to meet the candidates on Saturday, November 4th at 1 p.m. as they Get Out The Vote on the final weekend before the election on the Bexar County Courthouse steps. *

Interview opportunities available with the following candidates:

Barbie Scharf-Zeldes, Candidate for Probate Court #2
Ina Castillo, Candidate for County Court #5

Time: 1 p.m.
Where: Bexar County Courthouse
When: Saturday, November 4th

*A candidate’s appearance does not serve as an endorsement.