Houston/Harris County, TX Focus

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EVENTS:

You can find many local Houston and Harris County events at the Harris County Democratic Party Here are some of the events that are listed:

Come Join in the fun at the weekly TGIF Coffee Break at the Harris County Democratic Party (HCDP):

Stop by for coffee and conversation at the HCDP office every Friday from 9:30 to 11 am. Email martha@hcdp.org for more information. Open to all.

Houston Stonewall Young Democrats Monthly Happy Hour

Houston Stonewall Young Democrats Monthly Happy Hours are the last Friday of each month. Location varies but announced on website: www.houstonstonewallyd.com. For more information, contact Brad Pritchett, 713.898.9734.the last Friday of each month. Location varies but announced on website: www.houstonstonewallyd.com. For more information, contact Brad Pritchett, 713.898.9734.

Harris County Democratic Party Brown Bag Lunch
The Brown Bag Lunch is a monthly event of the Harris County Democratic Party, held one the Third Tuesday of every month at our offices, 1445 North Loop West (exit Ella Blvd.) Come meet Fellow Democrats. You bring your lunch, we provide the soft drinks and guest speakers.

Harris County Democratic Party Issues and Answers Evening Program
Please join fellow democrats at their monthly evening Brown Bag Speaker Series, the last Tuesday of every month from 6:30 to 8:30 pm, at the HCDP HQ, 1445 North Loop West, Suite 110, Houston 77008.


Austin Hispanic Women's Network of Texas:
The Hispanic Women's Network of Texas (HWNT) is a state-wide organization of individuals from diverse backgrounds who are committed to promoting the participation of Hispanic women in public, corporate and civic arenas. HWNT seeks to advance the educational, cultural, social, legal and economic well-being of all women through a broader awareness of their role in society, business and family. Members strive to celebrate the positive image and values of the Hispanic culture.

P.O. Box 27892
Houston, TX 77227-7892
houston@hwnt.org


NAACP HARRIS COUNTY:
The mission of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is to ensure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights of all persons and to eliminate race-based discrimination.

Here are some local NAACP branches:

Houston NAACP
2002 WHEELER
Houston, TX 77004
713-526-3389

University Of Houston Downtown Chapter
Houston, TX 77025
832-366-7444

Missouri City And Vicinity Branch
PO BOX 1053
Missouri City, TX 77459


DEMOCRATIC CLUBS IN HARRIS COUNTY: Here is a partial list of the local Democratic Clubs in Harris County. Click on the link or phone for more info.

Texas Democratic Veterans-Houston Area
Phone: 281-520-1604

Democracy for Houston
Phone: 832-474-3926

Harris County Young Democrats
Phone: 281-851-1868

Houston Area Stonewall Democrats
Phone: 832-474-3926

Asian American Democrats of Texas
Phone: 713-702-2377

West University Area Democratic Club
Phone: 713-665-0154

Rice Young Democrats
Phone: 503-502-9912

Harris County Tejano Democrats
Phone: 713-695-6006

Greater Heights Democratic Club
Phone: (713)305-5468

Katy Area Democrats
Phone: 956-472-4440

Bay Area New Democrats (BAND)
Phone: 713-992-4295

Bellaire Democrats
Phone: 713-665-4409

Braeswood Democrats
Phone: 713-665-4357

Cy-Fair Area Democratic Club
Phone: 832-633-1030

Kingwood Area Democrats
Phone: 281-796-1017

Oak Forest Area Democrats
Phone: 713-670-4348

Sharpstown Democrats
Phone: 713-270-1318

Spring Branch Democrats
Phone: 713-467-9020

West Houston Democratic Club
Phone: 281-584-9707


BIODIESEL IN HARRIS COUNTY:

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 Houston:

ORourke Petroleum: 223 McCarty Street, Houston, TX 77029, 713-672-4500. Offers B20 (good in any diesel engine). CFN CARDLOCK ONLY

hyperfuels.com: 12969 W Hardy Frontage Toll Rd, Houston, TX 77037, 877-447-7207. Offers B100 (good in newer diesel engines, older engines may have problems). Open 9 AM - 5 PM.

Peachleaf Bio: 1611 Peachleaf St, Houston, TX 77039, 281-449-9500. Offers B99 (good in newer diesel engines, older engines may have problems). COOP SIGNUP NEEDED. Call for details. Open M-F 8-5.

Houston Biodiesel: 723 N Drennan Street, Houston, TX 77003, 713-222-0832. Offers B100 (good in newer diesel engines, older engines may have problems). Open 9:30-6 M-F; WEEKENDS CALL

American Greenfuels: 6421 Eppes St, Houston, TX 77087, 713-634-0033. Offers B99 (good in newer diesel engines, older engines may have problems). CALL FOR AVAILABILITY