It’s Official – Mayor White Will Run for U.S. Senate December 16, 2008

You can watch Mayor White’s big announcement by clicking this link: www.BillWhiteForTexas.com

 The Mayor kept a busy schedule on the day of his announcement:  Speaking to the Houston Library foundation during lunch, handing out proclamations at city hall, and then hopping on a plane to fly to the Rio Grande Valley for dinner with potential supporters of his U.S. Senate bid.

 

 Now that  White  has announced his plans to run for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison, it’s time to take a look at who else is in the race.

So far it looks like Mayor White will face former Texas Comptroller John Sharp in the democratic party primary. State Senator Leticia Van De Putte (D-San Antonio) is reportedly also considering a run.

On the Republican side, Texas Railroad Commissioner Michael Williams announced that he will run.

Also in the race on the GOP side, Former Secretary of State Roger Williams and Railroad Commissioner Elizabeth Aimes Jones, and State Senator Florence Shapiro (R-Plano).

Harris County Orders Mandatory Evacuations September 11, 2008

 

 

HARRIS COUNTY EVACUATIONS FOR ZONES A & B

 

(Harris County, TX) – Due to changes in the track of Hurricane Ike and the expected

storm surge of up to 15 ft. in some areas, Harris County and City of Houston officials

are calling for the evacuation of citizens residing in Zones A & B of the evacuation plan.

A mandatory evacuation has been called for noon today for residents living in zip codes

77586 (Zone A), 77058, 77059, 77062, 77520, 77546, 77571, 77598 (Zone B).

Harris County will begin evacuating citizens with special needs that registered with 2-1-

1 as soon as possible. Those not registered should call 3-1-1 immediately if they need

help evacuating.

The routes identified for emergency evacuation by the state are Interstate 10 West to

San Antonio, Interstate 45 North to Dallas, Interstate 59 North to Nacogdoches and

Highway 290 West to Austin or Waco. The Texas Department of Public Safety will

stage contraflow in coordination with local plans when needed. Refueling stations will

be placed along the routes.

In order to minimize traffic of highways, emergency officials recommend that major

employees allow non-essential personnel to not report to work on Friday. However,

service providers such as grocery stores, restaurants and service stations are

encouraged to remain open to serve the public.

Those who have registered already with the state’s 2-1-1 system can expect to be

picked up and transported to one of the transportation staging areas for evacuation.

Any other special needs persons who need help evacuating need to call 3-1-1.

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