Dallas County, TX Focus
Dallas News:
DMN Transportation Blog - Dueling gets serious between 2 tollway authorities
Health Care Comments From Both Side Show GOP FAIL...Why do Republicans Hate Americans?
County reasserts claim to Dallas Tollway extension
Bishop Gene Robinson In Dallas
Alternative Spring Break: Lessons in activism
Stakes high as cities debate proposed tollway routes
Dallas Fed Chief calls for breakup of 'Too Big to Fail' Banks
DALLAS COUNTY EVENTS:(excerpted from the Dallas County Democrats)
East Dallas Democrats
03/31/2010 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
We meet at Martinez Restaurant on 901 Gross Rd, Mesquite, TX. This club serves SE Dallas (Pleasant Grove and Kleberg/Rylie), Mesquite, Seagoville, and Balch Springs.
Run-off candidates have been invited to speak at the monthly Chorizo & Menudo Breakfast.
Date: Saturday, April 3, 2010
Time: 9 a.m.
Location: El Ranchito Restaurant
610 W. Jefferson Blvd.
Dallas, TX 75208
(Across from Fiesta Supermarket)
Each candidate who attends will have the opportunity to speak for about 5 minutes, followed by a Q&A session. Please note this will not be a debate. These monthly meetings bring together civic and elected leaders to discuss issues that involve our community.
The special community breakfast is open and free to the public; it is hosted by LULAC Council 102. The content of the meetings is designed to be immediately useful to local residents. Past sponsors include; CARCON Industries, First Choice Power, Frito-Lay, Laredo National Bank, Southwest Voter Registration Education Project, Tus Brazos Hermanos, ConsultaNos Magazine.
Dallas Mayor Tom Leppert, Texas Senator Royce West, Constable Jaime Cortez, Commissioner John Wiley Price, Dallas Sheriff Lupe Valdez, NAACP-Dallas President Casey Thomas, Juan Hernandez author of "New American Pioneers", Antonio Swad- CEO of Pizza Patron, Mexican Consul General Enrique Hubbard Urrea, State Representative Allen Vaught and School Trustee Joe May are among previous guests. The Chorizo and Menudo breakfasts started in 1993 and are held on the first Saturday of each month.
Domingo Garcia
President, LULAC Council 102
(214) 941-8300
For more information on the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) please visit www.lulac.org
Park Cities / Central Dallas Democrats
04/03/2010 - 10:30am - 12:00pm
Usually meets the 1st Saturday of each month.
Dallas Public Oak Lawn
4100 Cedar Springs Rd, Dallas, TX
(214) 670-1359
Early Voting for Primary Run Off Elections
04/05/2010 (All day) - 04/09/2010 (All day)
Preston Hollow Democrats
04/08/2010 - 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Preston Hollow Democrats are invited to meet at Popolo's restaurant to celebrate our victories and plan for the future! Please call Roger Grape at 214-502-7084 to RSVP so that we can tell Popolo's how many to expect.
Garland Area Democratic Club
04/08/2010 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Meetings 2nd Thursday of every month
Garland Women's Activities Building
713 Austin St
Garland, TX 75040-6306
Grand Prairie Democrats
04/10/2010 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Every Second Saturday
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Where: Avion Village Clubhouse
800 Skyline Rd.
Grand Prairie, Texas
Metrocrest Democrats
04/12/2010 - 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Metrocrest Democrats normally meets on the second Monday of even numbered months at 7 PM at New New Buffet, 3822 Belt Line Rd., Addison 75001. Metrocrest will be meeting on the 3rd Monday in October due to the Columbus Day holiday.
RUNOFF PRIMARY ELECTION DAY
04/13/2010 - 7:00am - 7:00pm
Happy Hour--North Oak Cliff Democrats
04/13/2010 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Monthly happy hour with Democrats in the north part of Oak Cliff. http://northoakcliffdems.bravehost.com/
Beckley Brewhouse, 1111 N. Beckley Ave at Zang
Dallas County Young Democrats
04/13/2010 - 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Zubar
2012 Greenville Ave.
Dallas, TX 75206
Join DCYD at our Monthly Membership meeting.
Happy Hour begins at 6:30
Meeting starts at 7:00
For more information please visit www.dallasyoungdemocrats.org
Far North Dallas Democrats
04/15/2010 - 6:45pm - 8:30pm
Far North Dallas Democrats is an activist group primarily located in the Far North Dallas area
www.farnorthdallasdemocrats.org
Sonny Bryan's Smokehouse
1251 W Campbell Rd
Richardson, TX 75080-2971
(972) 664-9494
North Oak Cliff Democrats
04/17/2010 - 9:00am - 10:00am
3rd Saturday Monthly breakfast at Norma's Cafe in the east room (that requires a right turn when you walk in the door....sorry). Come by for a casual breakfast with Democrats of North Oak Cliff. No agenda, no minutes, just a relaxed social opportunity. Meet your neighbors and local candidates.
Most folks show up around 9 or so. Some of us at 8:30. Stay until 10 or so.
Lake Highlands White Rock Democrats
04/17/2010 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
LHWR Democrats Monthly Meeting 10:00 a.m. until Noon @ Dancemasters, 10675 E. Northwest Hwy., Dallas
$5.00 donation at the door to help defray meeting expenses.
Contact: Al Ortiz, President (214-349-1082)
Southwest Democrats
04/17/2010 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meet the Third Saturday each month, 10 AM
next meeting June 20th
Ranch Steakhouse
1435 N HWY 67, Ste 200
Cedar Hill, Texas 75104 (Wintergreen Exit)
North Texas Asian Democrats
04/19/2010 - 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Every 3rd Monday of each Month
From 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Hunan Dynasty
8150 N Macarthur Blvd
Irving, TX 75063
Texas Coalition of Black Democrats
04/20/2010 - 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Monthly Meeting
Moorland YMCA
907 E. Ledbetter Rd.
Dallas, TX 75216
Stonewall Democrats of Dallas
04/20/2010 - 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Ojeda's Restaurant
4617 Maple Ave
Dallas, TX
Garland Democratic Women's Club
04/21/2010 - 11:30am - 1:00pm
Garland Democratic Woman's Club meets at
Siciliano's Taste of Italy
2210 W. Buckingham
Garland, TX
at 11:30 a.m. the third Wednesday of each month
23rd Senate District Democratic Organization
04/24/2010 - 9:00am - 11:00am
Meetings on the last Saturday of each month.
University of North Texas, Hampton Road, Room 242
Old East Dallas Democrats
04/26/2010 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Meetings are the 4th Monday of the Month
La Calle Doce, 1925 Skillman St Dallas, TX 75206
East Dallas Democrats
04/28/2010 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
We meet at Martinez Restaurant on 901 Gross Rd, Mesquite, TX. This club serves SE Dallas (Pleasant Grove and Kleberg/Rylie), Mesquite, Seagoville, and Balch Springs.
Biodiesel in Dallas:
Biodiesel is an American produced fuel that is cleaner than traditional diesel. Up to B20 (a 20% blend of biodiesel and traditional diesel) any diesel engine, car or truck, can run on it. Above B20, some older engines may have problems but newer diesel engines should be ok. Here are some gas stations selling biodiesel near Dallas/Ft. Worth:
Loves: 1501 W Highway 287, Midlothian, TX 76065, 972-775-2820. Offers B5 (good for any diesel engine). Open 24 HRS.
Green Spot Market and Fuels: 702 N Buckner Blvd, Dallas, TX 75218, 214-319-7768 Offers B5 (good for any diesel engine) and B99 (good for newer diesel engines, may not be good in some older engines). Open 6AM-9PM.
Texas Biotech Inc. 614 111th Street, Arlington, TX 76011, 817-633-3139 Offers B20 (good for any diesel engine) and B99 (good for newer diesel engines, may not be good in some older engines). Open 7AM-5PM M-F ; 9A,-3PM SATURDAY; CLOSED SUNDAY
Carls Corner Truck Stop: I35E and FM 2959, Hillsboro, TX 76645, 254-582-8433. Offers B20 (good for any diesel engine).
Loves Store #299: 715 S Central Expressway, Anna, TX 75409, 972-924-3683. Offers B5 (good for any diesel engine). Open 24 HRS.
DFW Biodiesel: 2561 E Long Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76137, 817-875-5147. Offers B20 (good for any diesel engine) and B100 (good for newer diesel engines, may not be good in some older engines). Open 24 HOURS.
Drivers Truckstop/Valero: 3201 N Freeway, Fort Worth, TX 76106, 817-624-3975. Offers B20 (good for any diesel engine). Open 24 HRS
Find out about the Dallas County DA Office, one of the more advanced DA's office in the nation and the reason I became inspired to focus on Dallas County. They have championed a program to confirm the guilt of convicted felons to ensure that the REAL criminals are taken off the street. Their efforts have been extremely successful. And find out about careers with the Dallas DA Department.
DALLAS COUNTY DEMOCRATIC ORGANIZATIONS:
Dallas County Young Democrats
URL: http://www.dallasyoungdemocrats.org
For Dallas Area Democrats between the agaes of 14 and 36.
Renee Hartley, President
Email: president@dallasyoungdemocrats.org
Democracy for America Dallas
URL: http://www.dfalink.com/dallas
Contact Name: Michael Thomas
Phone: 214-403-8657
NW Dallas; NE Dallas; SW Dallas; SE Dallas; Central Dallas
Progressive Populist Caucus of Texas
URL: http://www.texaspopulists.com
Texas Stonewall Democratic Caucus
URL: http://www.stonewalldemocrats.org/texas
Contact Name: Shannon Bailey, President
Email: texas@stonewalldemocrats.org
3532 Cedarplaza Lane, Dallas, TX 75209
Texas Coalition of Black Democrats
Contact Name: T. Nobles
Email: tcbddallas@yahoo.com
Phone: 214-264-8483
P. O. Box 764726, Dallas, Texas 75376
News Group-Meetup: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TCBDDallasChapter
Stonewall Democrats of Dallas
URL: www.stonewalldemocratsofdallas.org
Contact Name: Jesse Garcia, President
Email: info@stonewalldemocratsofdallas.org
Phone: 214-500-7066
P.O. Box 192305, Dallas, TX 75219
More organizations can be found here.
DMN Transportation Blog - Dueling gets serious between 2 tollway authorities
Health Care Comments From Both Side Show GOP FAIL...Why do Republicans Hate Americans?
County reasserts claim to Dallas Tollway extension
Bishop Gene Robinson In Dallas
Alternative Spring Break: Lessons in activism
Stakes high as cities debate proposed tollway routes
Dallas Fed Chief calls for breakup of 'Too Big to Fail' Banks
DALLAS COUNTY EVENTS:(excerpted from the Dallas County Democrats)
East Dallas Democrats
03/31/2010 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
We meet at Martinez Restaurant on 901 Gross Rd, Mesquite, TX. This club serves SE Dallas (Pleasant Grove and Kleberg/Rylie), Mesquite, Seagoville, and Balch Springs.
Run-off candidates have been invited to speak at the monthly Chorizo & Menudo Breakfast.
Date: Saturday, April 3, 2010
Time: 9 a.m.
Location: El Ranchito Restaurant
610 W. Jefferson Blvd.
Dallas, TX 75208
(Across from Fiesta Supermarket)
Each candidate who attends will have the opportunity to speak for about 5 minutes, followed by a Q&A session. Please note this will not be a debate. These monthly meetings bring together civic and elected leaders to discuss issues that involve our community.
The special community breakfast is open and free to the public; it is hosted by LULAC Council 102. The content of the meetings is designed to be immediately useful to local residents. Past sponsors include; CARCON Industries, First Choice Power, Frito-Lay, Laredo National Bank, Southwest Voter Registration Education Project, Tus Brazos Hermanos, ConsultaNos Magazine.
Dallas Mayor Tom Leppert, Texas Senator Royce West, Constable Jaime Cortez, Commissioner John Wiley Price, Dallas Sheriff Lupe Valdez, NAACP-Dallas President Casey Thomas, Juan Hernandez author of "New American Pioneers", Antonio Swad- CEO of Pizza Patron, Mexican Consul General Enrique Hubbard Urrea, State Representative Allen Vaught and School Trustee Joe May are among previous guests. The Chorizo and Menudo breakfasts started in 1993 and are held on the first Saturday of each month.
Domingo Garcia
President, LULAC Council 102
(214) 941-8300
For more information on the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) please visit www.lulac.org
Park Cities / Central Dallas Democrats
04/03/2010 - 10:30am - 12:00pm
Usually meets the 1st Saturday of each month.
Dallas Public Oak Lawn
4100 Cedar Springs Rd, Dallas, TX
(214) 670-1359
Early Voting for Primary Run Off Elections
04/05/2010 (All day) - 04/09/2010 (All day)
Preston Hollow Democrats
04/08/2010 - 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Preston Hollow Democrats are invited to meet at Popolo's restaurant to celebrate our victories and plan for the future! Please call Roger Grape at 214-502-7084 to RSVP so that we can tell Popolo's how many to expect.
Garland Area Democratic Club
04/08/2010 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Meetings 2nd Thursday of every month
Garland Women's Activities Building
713 Austin St
Garland, TX 75040-6306
Grand Prairie Democrats
04/10/2010 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Every Second Saturday
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Where: Avion Village Clubhouse
800 Skyline Rd.
Grand Prairie, Texas
Metrocrest Democrats
04/12/2010 - 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Metrocrest Democrats normally meets on the second Monday of even numbered months at 7 PM at New New Buffet, 3822 Belt Line Rd., Addison 75001. Metrocrest will be meeting on the 3rd Monday in October due to the Columbus Day holiday.
RUNOFF PRIMARY ELECTION DAY
04/13/2010 - 7:00am - 7:00pm
Happy Hour--North Oak Cliff Democrats
04/13/2010 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Monthly happy hour with Democrats in the north part of Oak Cliff. http://northoakcliffdems.bravehost.com/
Beckley Brewhouse, 1111 N. Beckley Ave at Zang
Dallas County Young Democrats
04/13/2010 - 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Zubar
2012 Greenville Ave.
Dallas, TX 75206
Join DCYD at our Monthly Membership meeting.
Happy Hour begins at 6:30
Meeting starts at 7:00
For more information please visit www.dallasyoungdemocrats.org
Far North Dallas Democrats
04/15/2010 - 6:45pm - 8:30pm
Far North Dallas Democrats is an activist group primarily located in the Far North Dallas area
www.farnorthdallasdemocrats.org
Sonny Bryan's Smokehouse
1251 W Campbell Rd
Richardson, TX 75080-2971
(972) 664-9494
North Oak Cliff Democrats
04/17/2010 - 9:00am - 10:00am
3rd Saturday Monthly breakfast at Norma's Cafe in the east room (that requires a right turn when you walk in the door....sorry). Come by for a casual breakfast with Democrats of North Oak Cliff. No agenda, no minutes, just a relaxed social opportunity. Meet your neighbors and local candidates.
Most folks show up around 9 or so. Some of us at 8:30. Stay until 10 or so.
Lake Highlands White Rock Democrats
04/17/2010 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
LHWR Democrats Monthly Meeting 10:00 a.m. until Noon @ Dancemasters, 10675 E. Northwest Hwy., Dallas
$5.00 donation at the door to help defray meeting expenses.
Contact: Al Ortiz, President (214-349-1082)
Southwest Democrats
04/17/2010 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meet the Third Saturday each month, 10 AM
next meeting June 20th
Ranch Steakhouse
1435 N HWY 67, Ste 200
Cedar Hill, Texas 75104 (Wintergreen Exit)
North Texas Asian Democrats
04/19/2010 - 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Every 3rd Monday of each Month
From 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Hunan Dynasty
8150 N Macarthur Blvd
Irving, TX 75063
Texas Coalition of Black Democrats
04/20/2010 - 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Monthly Meeting
Moorland YMCA
907 E. Ledbetter Rd.
Dallas, TX 75216
Stonewall Democrats of Dallas
04/20/2010 - 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Ojeda's Restaurant
4617 Maple Ave
Dallas, TX
Garland Democratic Women's Club
04/21/2010 - 11:30am - 1:00pm
Garland Democratic Woman's Club meets at
Siciliano's Taste of Italy
2210 W. Buckingham
Garland, TX
at 11:30 a.m. the third Wednesday of each month
23rd Senate District Democratic Organization
04/24/2010 - 9:00am - 11:00am
Meetings on the last Saturday of each month.
University of North Texas, Hampton Road, Room 242
Old East Dallas Democrats
04/26/2010 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Meetings are the 4th Monday of the Month
La Calle Doce, 1925 Skillman St Dallas, TX 75206
East Dallas Democrats
04/28/2010 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
We meet at Martinez Restaurant on 901 Gross Rd, Mesquite, TX. This club serves SE Dallas (Pleasant Grove and Kleberg/Rylie), Mesquite, Seagoville, and Balch Springs.
Biodiesel in Dallas:
Biodiesel is an American produced fuel that is cleaner than traditional diesel. Up to B20 (a 20% blend of biodiesel and traditional diesel) any diesel engine, car or truck, can run on it. Above B20, some older engines may have problems but newer diesel engines should be ok. Here are some gas stations selling biodiesel near Dallas/Ft. Worth:
Loves: 1501 W Highway 287, Midlothian, TX 76065, 972-775-2820. Offers B5 (good for any diesel engine). Open 24 HRS.
Green Spot Market and Fuels: 702 N Buckner Blvd, Dallas, TX 75218, 214-319-7768 Offers B5 (good for any diesel engine) and B99 (good for newer diesel engines, may not be good in some older engines). Open 6AM-9PM.
Texas Biotech Inc. 614 111th Street, Arlington, TX 76011, 817-633-3139 Offers B20 (good for any diesel engine) and B99 (good for newer diesel engines, may not be good in some older engines). Open 7AM-5PM M-F ; 9A,-3PM SATURDAY; CLOSED SUNDAY
Carls Corner Truck Stop: I35E and FM 2959, Hillsboro, TX 76645, 254-582-8433. Offers B20 (good for any diesel engine).
Loves Store #299: 715 S Central Expressway, Anna, TX 75409, 972-924-3683. Offers B5 (good for any diesel engine). Open 24 HRS.
DFW Biodiesel: 2561 E Long Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76137, 817-875-5147. Offers B20 (good for any diesel engine) and B100 (good for newer diesel engines, may not be good in some older engines). Open 24 HOURS.
Drivers Truckstop/Valero: 3201 N Freeway, Fort Worth, TX 76106, 817-624-3975. Offers B20 (good for any diesel engine). Open 24 HRS
Find out about the Dallas County DA Office, one of the more advanced DA's office in the nation and the reason I became inspired to focus on Dallas County. They have championed a program to confirm the guilt of convicted felons to ensure that the REAL criminals are taken off the street. Their efforts have been extremely successful. And find out about careers with the Dallas DA Department.
DALLAS COUNTY DEMOCRATIC ORGANIZATIONS:
Dallas County Young Democrats
URL: http://www.dallasyoungdemocrats.org
For Dallas Area Democrats between the agaes of 14 and 36.
Renee Hartley, President
Email: president@dallasyoungdemocrats.org
Democracy for America Dallas
URL: http://www.dfalink.com/dallas
Contact Name: Michael Thomas
Phone: 214-403-8657
NW Dallas; NE Dallas; SW Dallas; SE Dallas; Central Dallas
Progressive Populist Caucus of Texas
URL: http://www.texaspopulists.com
Texas Stonewall Democratic Caucus
URL: http://www.stonewalldemocrats.org/texas
Contact Name: Shannon Bailey, President
Email: texas@stonewalldemocrats.org
3532 Cedarplaza Lane, Dallas, TX 75209
Texas Coalition of Black Democrats
Contact Name: T. Nobles
Email: tcbddallas@yahoo.com
Phone: 214-264-8483
P. O. Box 764726, Dallas, Texas 75376
News Group-Meetup: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TCBDDallasChapter
Stonewall Democrats of Dallas
URL: www.stonewalldemocratsofdallas.org
Contact Name: Jesse Garcia, President
Email: info@stonewalldemocratsofdallas.org
Phone: 214-500-7066
P.O. Box 192305, Dallas, TX 75219
More organizations can be found here.
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