Dallas County, TX Focus

Dallas Sheriff Lupe Valdez Cites Real Border Security in Bill White Endorsement
This comes from Dos Centavos:

“Border security isn’t just a border area issue in our state. There are eight major drug routes in the United States, and three of them go through Dallas. We need to do whatever is necessary to stop the flow of drugs, money and violence. Bill White will act, and his border security plan will be effective.”

And with that, Dallas County Sheriff Lupe Valdez endorsed Bill White for Governor.

Now, this is the type of endorsement I like to read. The “border violence” problem goes beyond the border because the gun-fights on the other side are all about who gets to cross to our side and use the drug routes to feed the demand for drugs on this side of the border.

DALLAS ACTION ALERT: Volunteers needed for the Bill White campaign in Dallas.

Houston Mayor Bill White is running for Governor of Texas against incumbent Republican and avowed friend of BP Rick Perry. Despite Republican Perry's ability to raise huge donations from oil executives and the very rich (About 20 percent of Perry's money comes from ony 25 wealthy donors who gave at least $50,000 each), Bill White has raised more money than Perry, making this a competitive race.

Rick Perry is the oil company candidate while Bill White has been endorsed by the League of Conservation voters. Burnt Orange Report has also endorsed Bill White and had an excellent endorsement article back in February that is worth a read.

Here is a video from Bill White's campaign:



I hear the Bill White campaign is in particular need of volunteers in Dallas, so you, my readers in Dallas, are in demand. A campaign is only as good as its volunteers, so PLEASE take some time to help out Bill White and defeat BP's buddy, Rick Perry. Your efforts can make a big difference.


DALLAS COUNTY EVENTS: You can find local Dallas County events at the Dallas County Democrats website. Here are some of the events listed:

LAKE HIGHLANDS WHITE ROCK DEMOCRATS 16th ANNUAL CHILI SUPPER
09/18/2010 - 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Dance Masters, 10675 E. Northwest Hwy, Dallas
Tickets: $10 at the door

Join us for an evening of Fun, Fellowship and Fundraising.
Chili from Famous Chili Chefs of the Lake Highlands/White Rock Democrats
Featured Speakers: The Triple Crown of State Representatives
Hon. Eric Johnson *** Hon. Carol Kent *** Hon. Allen Vaught
For more information, please contact President Al Ortiz, 214-349-1082


BLOGGING DALLAS: Some Local Blogs

Dallas Progress: Local blog about politics, development, technology, social media, business, and whatever else comes to mind.

DALLAS SOUTH: Blogging Dallas, Black/African-American Issues, Barack Obama, elections and more


Stonewall Democrats of Dallas is an organization of politically active individuals working for the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender community in the city of Dallas and the state of Texas.

Website: http://www.stonewalldemocratsofdallas.org

General Membership Meetings are held on the the 3rd Tuesday of every month. We welcome visitors and those interested in possible Membership, to attend our meetings!

Location: Ojeda's, 4617 Maple Ave. Dallas TX 75219
When: 6:30 PM


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.