Dallas County, TX Focus
Dallas News:
Bill White the Man on the Move, Winning Over Moderates
Dallas County won't defend four deputies involved in shady jail death
Dallas Morning News Editorial says Forensic Panels Should Meet in Public
Terri Hodge Sentenced To One Year In Prison
Incarceration for DWI fails without treatment
DALLAS COUNTY EVENTS:(excerpted from the Dallas County Democrats)
VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE
Dallas County Joint Election is scheduled for Saturday May 8, 2010.
EARLY VOTING (Temprano Votando) Information is listed in links below.
Polling locations for the May 8th race will be posted HERE when available Read more »
Grand Prairie Democrats
05/08/2010 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Grand Prairie Democrats
Dates: Every Second Saturday
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Where: Avion Village Clubhouse
800 Skyline Rd.
Grand Prairie, Texas
Happy Hour--North Oak Cliff Democrats
05/11/2010 - 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
05/11/2010 - 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
15th Anniversary Reception: Texas Freedom Network
05/13/2010 (All day)
Thanks to the activism and support of our incredible grassroots network, TFN has emerged as the preeminent state-based champion for religious freedom, civil liberties and quality public education. Join us as we celebrate reaching this milestone.
TFN's 15th Anniversary Members' Reception
Please join the Texas Freedom Network Board of Directors
for a reception celebrating 15 years of making history in Texas.
Dallas-Area Board Members:
Joni Cohan ▪ Audrey Kaplan ▪ Dr. R. Lynn Markle ▪ Ann Parrish
Thursday, May 13, 2010
6:00 -- 8:00 p.m.
The Home of Amy & Lee Fikes
3901 Euclid Avenue
Dallas, Texas
Preston Hollow Democrats
05/13/2010 - 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Regular membership meetings are held monthly on the 2nd Thursday in the Banquet Room of Mei Mei Chinese Restaurant at the northwest corner of US 75 - North Central Expressway and Meadow Road (behind Grandy’s). Attendees enjoy Networking and Dinner (optional) from 5:45-6:30pm, followed promptly by participation in the business meeting and opportunities to hear a speaker or forums discussing issues of timely interest to the voters in the local area, Dallas County, State of Texas and even nationwide. Read more »
Garland Area Democratic Club
05/13/2010 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Meetings 2nd Thursday of every month
Garland Women's Activities Building
713 Austin St
Garland, TX 75040-6306
North Oak Cliff Democrats
05/15/2010 - 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.
Southwest Democrats
05/15/2010 - 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)
Lake Highlands/White Rock Democrats Annual Picnic
05/15/2010 - 11:00am
Flag Pole Hill Pavilion
8100 Doran Circle
East Northwest Hwy at Buckner Blvd
$5 (kids 12 and under no charge)
~ Meet the Democratic candidates
~ Spirited conversation on upcoming elections
~ Great food – hotdogs, chips, & drinks provided
(What did you expect? It’s a picnic!)
~ Bring your favorite side dish or dessert to share
For more information contact -
Sally White 214-660-4947 sallywht@att.net
Al Ortiz 214-349-1082 ortiz@sbcglobal.net
North Texas Asian Democrats
05/17/2010 - 7:30pm - 8:30pm
North Texas Asian Democrats
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
05/18/2010 - 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Monthly Meeting
Moorland YMCA
907 E. Ledbetter Rd.
Dallas, TX 75216
Stonewall Democrats of Dallas
05/18/2010 - 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Monthly Meeting
6:30 PM
Ojeda's Restaurant
4617 Maple Ave
Dallas, TX
Irving Democrats
05/18/2010 - 6:30pm - 9:00pm
The regular meeting of the Irving Democratic Club (IDC) is scheduled to meet at 6:30 pm at the Irving Senter East Building.
Garland Democratic Women's Club
05/19/2010 - 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
Far North Dallas Democrats
05/20/2010 - 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
Coppell Democrats
05/20/2010 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
The Coppell Democrats will meet on the third Thursdays of odd-numbered months at 7 p.m. at Siena Pasta & Pizza, 780 S Macarthur Blvd # 100, Coppell (new location).
Precinct Chair Training
05/22/2010 - 10:00am
There is a Precinct Chair Training Class scheduled for Saturday May 22 @ 10 a.m. at the Dallas County Democratic Party Headquarters, 4209 Parry Avenue, Dallas, TX 75223. This meeting will be open to new Precinct Chairs or those who need a refresher course.
Richardson North Dallas Democrats meet at Wizards - 747 North Central Expressway
05/25/2010 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
The Richardson/North Dallas Democrats meet on the 4th Tuesday of each month.
The Richardson/North Dallas Democratic Club will next meet on Tuesday, March 23, at 7 P.M. at Wizard's Sports Cafe, 747 North Central Expressway, Richardson. Detailed information and analysis of the primary will be available, as well as the appearance of run-off candidates.
East Dallas Democrats
05/26/2010 - 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.
23rd Senate District Democratic Organization
05/29/2010 - 9:00am - 11:00am
Meetings on the last Saturday of each month.
University of North Texas, Hampton Road, Room 242
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.
Bill White the Man on the Move, Winning Over Moderates
Dallas County won't defend four deputies involved in shady jail death
Dallas Morning News Editorial says Forensic Panels Should Meet in Public
Terri Hodge Sentenced To One Year In Prison
Incarceration for DWI fails without treatment
DALLAS COUNTY EVENTS:(excerpted from the Dallas County Democrats)
VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE
Dallas County Joint Election is scheduled for Saturday May 8, 2010.
EARLY VOTING (Temprano Votando) Information is listed in links below.
Polling locations for the May 8th race will be posted HERE when available Read more »
Grand Prairie Democrats
05/08/2010 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Grand Prairie Democrats
Dates: Every Second Saturday
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Where: Avion Village Clubhouse
800 Skyline Rd.
Grand Prairie, Texas
Happy Hour--North Oak Cliff Democrats
05/11/2010 - 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
05/11/2010 - 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
15th Anniversary Reception: Texas Freedom Network
05/13/2010 (All day)
Thanks to the activism and support of our incredible grassroots network, TFN has emerged as the preeminent state-based champion for religious freedom, civil liberties and quality public education. Join us as we celebrate reaching this milestone.
TFN's 15th Anniversary Members' Reception
Please join the Texas Freedom Network Board of Directors
for a reception celebrating 15 years of making history in Texas.
Dallas-Area Board Members:
Joni Cohan ▪ Audrey Kaplan ▪ Dr. R. Lynn Markle ▪ Ann Parrish
Thursday, May 13, 2010
6:00 -- 8:00 p.m.
The Home of Amy & Lee Fikes
3901 Euclid Avenue
Dallas, Texas
Preston Hollow Democrats
05/13/2010 - 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Regular membership meetings are held monthly on the 2nd Thursday in the Banquet Room of Mei Mei Chinese Restaurant at the northwest corner of US 75 - North Central Expressway and Meadow Road (behind Grandy’s). Attendees enjoy Networking and Dinner (optional) from 5:45-6:30pm, followed promptly by participation in the business meeting and opportunities to hear a speaker or forums discussing issues of timely interest to the voters in the local area, Dallas County, State of Texas and even nationwide. Read more »
Garland Area Democratic Club
05/13/2010 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Meetings 2nd Thursday of every month
Garland Women's Activities Building
713 Austin St
Garland, TX 75040-6306
North Oak Cliff Democrats
05/15/2010 - 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.
Southwest Democrats
05/15/2010 - 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)
Lake Highlands/White Rock Democrats Annual Picnic
05/15/2010 - 11:00am
Flag Pole Hill Pavilion
8100 Doran Circle
East Northwest Hwy at Buckner Blvd
$5 (kids 12 and under no charge)
~ Meet the Democratic candidates
~ Spirited conversation on upcoming elections
~ Great food – hotdogs, chips, & drinks provided
(What did you expect? It’s a picnic!)
~ Bring your favorite side dish or dessert to share
For more information contact -
Sally White 214-660-4947 sallywht@att.net
Al Ortiz 214-349-1082 ortiz@sbcglobal.net
North Texas Asian Democrats
05/17/2010 - 7:30pm - 8:30pm
North Texas Asian Democrats
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
05/18/2010 - 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Monthly Meeting
Moorland YMCA
907 E. Ledbetter Rd.
Dallas, TX 75216
Stonewall Democrats of Dallas
05/18/2010 - 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Monthly Meeting
6:30 PM
Ojeda's Restaurant
4617 Maple Ave
Dallas, TX
Irving Democrats
05/18/2010 - 6:30pm - 9:00pm
The regular meeting of the Irving Democratic Club (IDC) is scheduled to meet at 6:30 pm at the Irving Senter East Building.
Garland Democratic Women's Club
05/19/2010 - 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
Far North Dallas Democrats
05/20/2010 - 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
Coppell Democrats
05/20/2010 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
The Coppell Democrats will meet on the third Thursdays of odd-numbered months at 7 p.m. at Siena Pasta & Pizza, 780 S Macarthur Blvd # 100, Coppell (new location).
Precinct Chair Training
05/22/2010 - 10:00am
There is a Precinct Chair Training Class scheduled for Saturday May 22 @ 10 a.m. at the Dallas County Democratic Party Headquarters, 4209 Parry Avenue, Dallas, TX 75223. This meeting will be open to new Precinct Chairs or those who need a refresher course.
Richardson North Dallas Democrats meet at Wizards - 747 North Central Expressway
05/25/2010 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
The Richardson/North Dallas Democrats meet on the 4th Tuesday of each month.
The Richardson/North Dallas Democratic Club will next meet on Tuesday, March 23, at 7 P.M. at Wizard's Sports Cafe, 747 North Central Expressway, Richardson. Detailed information and analysis of the primary will be available, as well as the appearance of run-off candidates.
East Dallas Democrats
05/26/2010 - 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.
23rd Senate District Democratic Organization
05/29/2010 - 9:00am - 11:00am
Meetings on the last Saturday of each month.
University of North Texas, Hampton Road, Room 242
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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