Daily Bread Ministeries Faith & Family Night, 7 p.m., 1-28
Dailey Bread Ministries Faith & Family Night, Saturday, January 28th @ 7 p.m. @1 AT&T Center, E. Commerce.
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Campaign Fundraiser @ Frank Herrera's for Choco Meza, 1-14
Frank Herrera cordially invites you to a campaign fundraiser for Choco Gonzalez Meza, for Bexar County Democratic Party Chair, January 14th from 7-9:30 p.m. @ 105 Blackhawk Trail. RSVP: voteforchoco@yahoo.com
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Chief Justice Wallace B. Jefferson, main speaker, 1-15
Chief Justice Wallace B. Jefferson, Texas Supreme Court will be the main speaker January 15th at the MLK Interfaith Worship Service.
Justice Jefferson is a San Antonio native, graduating from John Jay High, James Madison College at Michigan State, and the University of Texas School of Law. Gov. Rick Perry appointed him to the court in 2001.
25th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Interfaith Service, 1-15
25th Annual MLK Interfaith Service @ 4 p.m.
To host this event is a grand opportunity for the historic St. Paul congregation, who this past November celebrated 145 years of Christian service to the San Antonio community.
Rev. James E. Dorff, Bishop, San Antonio Episcopal Area, United Methodist Church has agreed to be a program participant this year. His appearance will be historic, in that no other sitting Bishop of the United Methodist Church has participated on the program prior to the 2012 service.
Other program participants include Archbishop Gustavo Garcia-Stiller, Archdiocese of San Antonio; Imam Omar Shakih, Masjid Bilal; Dr. Rajam Ramamurthy, Hindu Temple of San Antonio; Rev. Dr. Marcus A.L. Freeman, III, St. Paul UMC; Art Hall, MLK Commission Chair and former District 8 City Councilman, and more.
The entire San Antonio Interfaith Community comes together at this service to honor Dr. King, including Jews, Christians, Muslims, Buddhists, Hindu, Sikhs, Baha'i and Unitarians. The Chair of the MLK Interfaith Committee is Dr. John Abdo, a member of the Baha'i faith. His right-hand person is Judy Lackritz, who is Jewish.
To host this event is a grand opportunity for the historic St. Paul congregation, who this past November celebrated 145 years of Christian service to the San Antonio community.
Rev. James E. Dorff, Bishop, San Antonio Episcopal Area, United Methodist Church has agreed to be a program participant this year. His appearance will be historic, in that no other sitting Bishop of the United Methodist Church has participated on the program prior to the 2012 service.
Other program participants include Archbishop Gustavo Garcia-Stiller, Archdiocese of San Antonio; Imam Omar Shakih, Masjid Bilal; Dr. Rajam Ramamurthy, Hindu Temple of San Antonio; Rev. Dr. Marcus A.L. Freeman, III, St. Paul UMC; Art Hall, MLK Commission Chair and former District 8 City Councilman, and more.
The entire San Antonio Interfaith Community comes together at this service to honor Dr. King, including Jews, Christians, Muslims, Buddhists, Hindu, Sikhs, Baha'i and Unitarians. The Chair of the MLK Interfaith Committee is Dr. John Abdo, a member of the Baha'i faith. His right-hand person is Judy Lackritz, who is Jewish.
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 25th Annual Citywide Interfaith Worship Service at St. Paul United Methodist Church.
Monday, January 09, 2012
Voter Education & Registration Meeting @ YMCA, 1-12
Photo from last year's MLK March
Voter Education & Registration Meeting @ David Scott YMCA, 1213 Iowa Street @ South New Braunfels @ 5 p.m. January 12th. The Bexar County Voting Rights Coalition will make final plans for the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration events.
Includes:
Youth Empowerment Summit, January 14th from 8 a.m.-4 p. m. @ St. Philip's College, 1801 MLK Drive.
Includes:
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Wreath Laying Ceremony, January 15th from 1-4 p.m. on MLK Plaza @ the intersection of N. New Braunfels & E. Houston.
Includes:
The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. March Event from 7 a.m.-4 p.m. from Martin Luther King Academy on MLK Drive to Pittman-Sullivan Park @ Iowa Street & S. New Braunfels Street.
For more info: T.C. Calvert @ 272-9041, Jessica Cerda @ 789-5377, Kristen Alamanza @831-1843 or Carlos Gonzalez @ 433-7075.
Includes:
Youth Empowerment Summit, January 14th from 8 a.m.-4 p. m. @ St. Philip's College, 1801 MLK Drive.
Includes:
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Wreath Laying Ceremony, January 15th from 1-4 p.m. on MLK Plaza @ the intersection of N. New Braunfels & E. Houston.
Includes:
The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. March Event from 7 a.m.-4 p.m. from Martin Luther King Academy on MLK Drive to Pittman-Sullivan Park @ Iowa Street & S. New Braunfels Street.
For more info: T.C. Calvert @ 272-9041, Jessica Cerda @ 789-5377, Kristen Alamanza @831-1843 or Carlos Gonzalez @ 433-7075.
Mike Huckabee endorses Lt. Gov. Dewhurst for Senate
Huck PAC and I are pleased to endorse Lt. Governor David Dewhurst for U.S. Senate from Texas.
A native Texan, David Dewhurst has served as Lt. Governor and President of the Texas Senate since 2003.
Lt. Governor Dewhurst is a strong fiscal conservative, with a record to show for it. He’s been an ardent supporter of legislation to create new jobs and improve the economy of Texas. Lt. Governor Dewhurst repeatedly helped cut spending and taxes, including the largest tax cut in Texas history and balancing every budget since taking office. As a result, Texas' economy has grown faster than the national economy and more Texans are employed than at any other time in the state's history.
Not only is he a fiscal conservative, but he shares our social values as well and will continue to fight for our shared values in Washington. Lt. Governor David Dewhurst has worked on passing legislation to protect the sanctity of life and define marriage as a union between one man and one woman. He also strongly believes in our 2nd amendment rights.
I hope you will join me in supporting Lt. Governor David Dewhurst for U.S. Senate from Texas. To find out more about his campaign, please visit his website here.
Standing Strong for America,
Mike Huckabee
A native Texan, David Dewhurst has served as Lt. Governor and President of the Texas Senate since 2003.
Lt. Governor Dewhurst is a strong fiscal conservative, with a record to show for it. He’s been an ardent supporter of legislation to create new jobs and improve the economy of Texas. Lt. Governor Dewhurst repeatedly helped cut spending and taxes, including the largest tax cut in Texas history and balancing every budget since taking office. As a result, Texas' economy has grown faster than the national economy and more Texans are employed than at any other time in the state's history.
Not only is he a fiscal conservative, but he shares our social values as well and will continue to fight for our shared values in Washington. Lt. Governor David Dewhurst has worked on passing legislation to protect the sanctity of life and define marriage as a union between one man and one woman. He also strongly believes in our 2nd amendment rights.
I hope you will join me in supporting Lt. Governor David Dewhurst for U.S. Senate from Texas. To find out more about his campaign, please visit his website here.
Standing Strong for America,
Mike Huckabee
Message from Dist. 7 Councilman Medina on new office, 1-28
Councilman Cris Medina, wife, Jackie & sons
Our work in the district is off to a fast start. In an effort to increase accessibility from all points in the district, our District field office has moved to a new location. It's located in the Brass Center at 4414 Centerview Dr. Ste 160. (near the intersection of Loop 410 and Babcock Rd)
We will be hosting an Open House on Saturday, January 28th from 10 to 1 p.m. Refreshments will be served.
Sunday, January 08, 2012
"Ask the Judge" Column continues in La Prensa of SA, 1-8
Ask the Judge: Commonly asked questions in Traffic Court
By Judge Steve Walker
Every day when plaintiffs/defendants come into the Justice of the Peace Court for a hearing or trial or simple filing of court papers, there is the usual fear or uncertainty in regards to the outcome for or against either side.
Since Justice of the Peace Court handles misdemeanor cases to include traffic tickets, truancy, evictions, and small claims/civil, numerous questions are asked by those visiting the court for various reasons.
In the traffic court, the most common question is: “can I have time to pay the ticket since I am out of work and don’t have any money?” Answer: Yes we give 30 days to pay the balance or we send you to collections if necessary.
When someone owes a large amount of money to include outstanding warrants or Failure to Appear for those tickets, by sending you to collections you are allowed more time to take care of the ticket than just the Judge offering you thirty days to pay. As the Judge I am limited to offering 30 days as compared to Collections who will set up a payment plan over a longer period of time to allow you take care of the fines.
In traffic court another commonly asked question is: “Can I do community service instead of the fine since I have no job or income?” Answer: Again yes if you qualify as an indigent. You fill out a Pauper’s Affidavit listing your income or lack of an income and then when approved, you are assigned community service in lieu of the fine. The community service hours are calculated at $6.25 per hour. If you were to owe 62.50 to the court you will receive 10 & ½ hours and so forth.
A third question commonly asked in traffic court; “Can I take defensive driving to get the ticket off my record?” Answer: Yes you can sign up for defensive driving. It normally costs around $25 at most defensive driving schools and you must complete the course within 90 days. A $115 court cost is assessed and the ticket never goes on your driving record.
If the moving violation is in a school zone court cost is $140 since that ticket is $330 as compared to other moving violations.
If you request deferred adjudication rather than defensive driving, the deferred time last for 90 days and if no further citations are issued during that time, it too never goes on your driving record. On a 90-day deferred you pay the cost of the actual fine. On both I can offer 30 days to pay the court costs.
Lastly as always, if you are due in court, be sure to show up to court on time. It is in everyone’s best interest.
Justice of the Peace, Pct. 2 Steve Walker is a Vietnam Veteran and a former Journalist. (Column has run for 45 consecutive weeks in Sunday edition of La Prensa)
By Judge Steve Walker
Every day when plaintiffs/defendants come into the Justice of the Peace Court for a hearing or trial or simple filing of court papers, there is the usual fear or uncertainty in regards to the outcome for or against either side.
Since Justice of the Peace Court handles misdemeanor cases to include traffic tickets, truancy, evictions, and small claims/civil, numerous questions are asked by those visiting the court for various reasons.
In the traffic court, the most common question is: “can I have time to pay the ticket since I am out of work and don’t have any money?” Answer: Yes we give 30 days to pay the balance or we send you to collections if necessary.
When someone owes a large amount of money to include outstanding warrants or Failure to Appear for those tickets, by sending you to collections you are allowed more time to take care of the ticket than just the Judge offering you thirty days to pay. As the Judge I am limited to offering 30 days as compared to Collections who will set up a payment plan over a longer period of time to allow you take care of the fines.
In traffic court another commonly asked question is: “Can I do community service instead of the fine since I have no job or income?” Answer: Again yes if you qualify as an indigent. You fill out a Pauper’s Affidavit listing your income or lack of an income and then when approved, you are assigned community service in lieu of the fine. The community service hours are calculated at $6.25 per hour. If you were to owe 62.50 to the court you will receive 10 & ½ hours and so forth.
A third question commonly asked in traffic court; “Can I take defensive driving to get the ticket off my record?” Answer: Yes you can sign up for defensive driving. It normally costs around $25 at most defensive driving schools and you must complete the course within 90 days. A $115 court cost is assessed and the ticket never goes on your driving record.
If the moving violation is in a school zone court cost is $140 since that ticket is $330 as compared to other moving violations.
If you request deferred adjudication rather than defensive driving, the deferred time last for 90 days and if no further citations are issued during that time, it too never goes on your driving record. On a 90-day deferred you pay the cost of the actual fine. On both I can offer 30 days to pay the court costs.
Lastly as always, if you are due in court, be sure to show up to court on time. It is in everyone’s best interest.
Justice of the Peace, Pct. 2 Steve Walker is a Vietnam Veteran and a former Journalist. (Column has run for 45 consecutive weeks in Sunday edition of La Prensa)
Andy Lopez for Bex. County Sheriff, Hqs. Grand Opening, 1-12
Our Campaign Headquarters will open on Thursday, January 12th.
We will officially open the doors to welcome supporters and volunteers, and I hope you can join us.
Everyone is invited to come by, meet the candidate, talk face-to-face and pick up a yard sign. Come and enjoy some appetizers, meet with other like minded supporters and learn how you can get involved in helping elect Andy Lopez as our n...ext Sheriff of Bexar County.
Andy Lopez for Bexar County Sheriff Campaign HQ Grand Opening
Thursday, January 12th
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
1617 E. Commerce Suite 7103
The building's located at the corner of N. Olive and E. Commerce (the old Frederrick buliding). Entrance into the building is located at the corner of N. Olive and Paso Hondo St.
Feel free to RSVP to Andy@andylopezforsheriff.com
We will officially open the doors to welcome supporters and volunteers, and I hope you can join us.
Everyone is invited to come by, meet the candidate, talk face-to-face and pick up a yard sign. Come and enjoy some appetizers, meet with other like minded supporters and learn how you can get involved in helping elect Andy Lopez as our n...ext Sheriff of Bexar County.
Andy Lopez for Bexar County Sheriff Campaign HQ Grand Opening
Thursday, January 12th
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
1617 E. Commerce Suite 7103
The building's located at the corner of N. Olive and E. Commerce (the old Frederrick buliding). Entrance into the building is located at the corner of N. Olive and Paso Hondo St.
Feel free to RSVP to Andy@andylopezforsheriff.com
or 210-787-9511.
Saturday, January 07, 2012
Crowd turns out for Larry Ricketts fundraiser for Sheriff, 1-7
L-R: Bexar County Sheriff's candidate Larry Ricketts with family, with friends, sister former Kerrville JP Dawn Wright, Constable Pct. 3 candidate Rudy Glover & wife, Dale Henry, former Mothers Against Drunk Drivers (MADD) President Bette Berns, Dale Curry & friend, Pct. 4 Constable Mike Blount & wife, Tax Assessor Collector candidate Albert Uresti, former Judge Karen Crouch & husband, Gerald Flores & son, judicial candidate Patricia Alvarez, attendees, Pct. 4 Constable Mike Blount sign, Lary Ricketts signs, Texas Pride Barbeque
Supporters of Larry Ricketts for Bexar County Sheriff turned out for a fundraiser @ Texas Pride Barbecue off 1604.
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