Campaigns contend with vitriol on social media
The Texas gubernatorial candidates’ Facebook pages and Twitter feeds are prime opportunities for the hopefuls to take their messages directly to supporters and other interested parties, allowing them...
View ArticleCounty slated to ratify general election judges
It will only be a matter of weeks before voters in Hunt County join others across the state to begin casting ballots for the November general election. The Hunt County Commissioners Court is scheduled...
View ArticleMay elections: Kaufman to elect new council member
The May 2015 election in Kaufman County will present voters with three propositions, one contested mayoral election and four city council seats on the ballot. City of Kaufman Mayor: Jeff Jordan...
View ArticleMay elections: Alba to elect mayor
Wood County has three mayoral elections and eight alderman positions open for the May 2015 election. Alba Mayor: Orvin Carroll, Ted Levitt. Aldermen: Preston Hass, Glenda Dedmon. Hawkins Alderman,...
View ArticleMay elections: Three vying for Cooper city council seat
The May 2015 election in Cooper has one uncontested mayoral election, and one city council place on the ballot. Cooper Mayor: Scotty Stegall (uncontested) City Council (one seat): Larry Maynard, Donna...
View ArticleMay elections: Greenville choosing mayor, Quinlan to vote on sale of alcohol
Hunt County’s May 2015 elections will present 11 city council elections, four mayoral elections and in Quinlan, a proposition for the legal sale of alcoholic beverages for off-premise consumption only....
View ArticleMay elections: Mayoral election, ballot initiatives in Rockwall
For the May 2015 election in Rockwall County, there are eight propositions, while one mayoral seat and 11 city council seats will be decided. Rockwall Mayor: Jim Pruitt, Dennis Lewis City Council,...
View ArticleMay elections: Como mayor, Sulphur Springs council seat up for vote
Sulphur Springs and Como are the only towns in Hopkins County that will hold an election for May 2015. One city council place, one contested mayoral election and two commissioner positions will be...
View ArticleMay elections: Bonham to elect new council members
The Fannin County May 2015 election has one uncontested mayoral election in Bonham. Bonham Ward 1: John Burnett (Uncontested) Ward 5: Kevin Hayes, Lewis Faith At-Large: Chantal Carey, Robert Thomas,...
View ArticleMarshall Lynch Announces Run for Constable
Pecan Gap resident and Delta County Deputy Marshall Lynch has formally announced his candidacy for the office of Delta County Constable. He has spent the last three years in law enforcement – one year...
View ArticleCandidate Forum Is Set For Feb. 11
The Delta County Republicans are sponsoring the forum on Thursday, February 11 at 7 p.m. at the Delta County Civic Center.
View ArticleClick Announces Run for Constable
Republican candidate Rickey Click recently announced his run for Delta County Constable.
View ArticleAsbill named Precinct 3 Commissioner, PJC fails in Delta County
Elected into office as Delta County Precinct 3 Commissioner was Bobby Asbill as Tuesday’s results were decided. It was his first try at political office with that defeating David Mims, who ran on the...
View ArticleAmendment Election Set For Nov. 7, Voting Locations Remain The Same
Delta County Commissioners Court heard the request of County Clerk Jane Jones to consider consolidating the voting locations for the special amendment election for Nov. 7, 2017. The last amendment...
View Article2018 Primaries Bring a Full Slate in Northeast Texas
Monday was the last day to file as a candidate for the March, 2018 primaries, and regional races in Northeast Texas are looking competitive.
View ArticleBallot Places Drawn, Announced
There was a drawing for the places on the ballot held on Monday morning, Dec. 18, 2017 at the Delta County Clerk’s office following the deadline to be on the election ballot on Dec. 11, 2017. Running...
View ArticleEarly Voting Commences With Good Turnout Despite Weather
In Delta County voters were not discouraged to get out and vote despite nearly five inches of rain causing flash flooding in many areas. As of 3 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon, 138 early votes had been...
View ArticleSeven Vying Two School Board Seats
There will be seven candidates running for two Cooper Independent School District Board of Trustees seats for upcoming election in May. Early voting begins on April 23 through May 1 with Election Day...
View ArticleCooper Declares Clean Up Week
Approval was recently given by the Cooper City Council setting City Clean Up Week for Saturday, April 7, 2018 through just before the Delta County Fair to be on that Saturday, April 14, 2018. Approval...
View ArticleTo Get Young Black Adults to the Polls, Talk About Politics at the Dinner Table
Black voters really are less likely to vote in most elections. Young black adults are less likely still. Danyelle Harrell has a theory as to why that is. “I feel like, growing up in a black household,...
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