Andrews and Crane County Races Highlighted by Party Lines
In Andrews County and surrounding regions, a slate of local races shows incumbent Republicans facing numerous Democratic challengers. Notable contests include County Attorney Dennis Cadra and Sheriff Jack Ramsay facing strong Democratic bids, with precinct officers and tax assessor positions also on the ballot. The long list spans multiple counties such as Crane, Gaines, Howard, Jeff Davis, Loving, Martin, Pecos, Presidio, Reeves, Terrell, Upton, Ward, and Winkler, reflecting broad turnout across local governments.
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Mark Winn
Jeff Davis
Thomas M. Bruner
Sandy Stewart
David L. Nesbitt
Steve Bailey
Martin Stringer
Jack Bell
Billie E. Weston
Aaron Anderson
Curtis Evans
Houston voters approve 256 million downtown arena plan
Harris County residents voted 65 to 35 percent to fund a $256 million downtown arena for the Houston Rockets using hotel and rental car taxes. The plan excludes a ticket surcharge and relies on bonds backed by taxes, with Les Alexander contributing about 30 percent of costs. The arena would open in 2003 near the George R Brown Convention Center.
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Houston
Harris County
Houston Rockets
Compaq Center
National Basketball Association
Rockets
Les Alexander
Florida
Houston Sports Authority
Billy Burge
Arena
Bruce Hotze
George R. Brown Convention Center
Sports Authority
Alexander
Paul Bettencourt
Chuck Watson
Dynegy Inc
Watson
Houston Aeros
Alexander Carte
Makeup of education board unchanged by Texas election
In Texas, two Republican candidates led early in Districts 7 and 10 contests for the State Board of Education, leaving the panel with nine Republicans and six Democrats. District 10's Cynthia Thornton led Donna Howard 54 to 41 percent with 35 percent of precincts counted, while District 7 saw David Bradley ahead of Faniece Hawkins 51 to 46 percent with 48 percent counted. Board members serve four-year terms amid debates over testing, phonics, and curriculum revisions, with ongoing scrutiny over the Permanent School Fund and open meetings law compliance.
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Houston
State Board of Education
Donna Howard
GOP
Cynthia Thornton
Thornton
Howard
Will Davis
David Bradley
Fanniece Hawkins
Bradley
District 5
Robert Offutt
Offutt
Dan Montgomery
Travis County
Sandlin secures third term against actor Willingham in Texas
US Representative Max Sandlin wins a third term in District 1 after leading early counts 57 percent to 43 percent over Republican Noble Willingham. Sandlin, 48, a Democrat from Marshall, touted a professional campaign and Texas–focused issues as Willingham, famed for Walker Texas Ranger, held out hope for a late comeback.
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Sandlin
Willingham
Max Sandlin
East Texas
Marshall
Cern
Noble Willingham
Barkeeper
C.D. Parker
Walker
Jefferson
Texas
Fat Lady
Hundreds pack Austin streets for Bush party
Thousands gathered outside the Texas Capitol as states were announced in Bush's favor, with crowds cheering for a Bush victory and some predicting a Bush Cheney win. The rally featured U S senator Kay Bailey Hutchison and cultural performances as supporters and skeptics mingled amid rain and excitement.
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Austin
Texas
George W. Bush
al Gore
Bush
Aeeuass
Luis Ellis Fuentes
University of Texas
Capitol
Congress Avenue
Florida
Gore
Rich Aveni
Bush- Cheney
U.S
Phil Gramm
Kay Bailey Hutchison
Hutchison
Pat Green
Scott Luther
Melanie Malone
Harry Browne
Malone
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Andrews
Dennis Cadra
John L. Pool
Jack Ramsay
Sam H. Jones
L.W
Long
Vernon Hobbs
Danny Osterhout
Jerry McPherson
Royce Underwood
Barney Fowler
Bobby Goff
Brewster County
Steve Whitley
Ronny Dodson
Asa Stone
Jerry Johnson
Henry Ogletree
Lupe Garcia
Jerry Ratcliff
Emilio Salmon
Richard Hill
Ruben Gonzalez
83Rd Judicial District
Frank Brown
Steve Houston
Crane County
Gene J. Leimer
Donnie Henderson
Jack Damron
Larry Harbin
Jimmy Heath
Don Bishop
Domingo Escobedo
Todd de la Garza
Danny Simmons
Leroy Seabourn
Roger Bulman
Carl Claunch
Bud Taylor
Becky Gonzales
James McDonald
Mike Foster
Gaines County
Lynn Haltom
Sterling Harmon
Charles E. Lacy
Jon Key
Ricky B. Smith
Susan Jones
Robert Wood
Donny Fields
Ray Garrett
Howard County
William B
Bill” Jennings
Dale L. Walker
Clyde E
Mike” Thomas
Kathy A. Sayles
Teresa S. Thomas
Emma Puga Brown
W.B
Bill” Crocker
Bennie Green
J.B. Hall
Loving County
Richard Putnam
Tom Jones
Harlan Hopper
Buddy Busby
Regena Derrick
Beverly Creager
Vern Jones
Bob Parks
Skeet Jones
Martin County
Randy Cozart
Miles Tollison
Cathy Teveni
Kathy Hull
Kyle Averitt
Jesus
Sonny” Garza
Bobby Kelly
Kevin Kyle Shoemaker
James L. McGilvray
Midland County
Gary Painter
Joe D. Lozano Sr
Jimmy Smith
Michael B. Trost
Lynn Yarbrough
Josie D. Ramirez
Johnney W. Holt
Angel Hernandez
al W. Schorre
Russell W. Malm
Pecos County
Phyllis Smith
Kaye Creech
Jay Garvin
George Riggs
Linda Webb
J.H
Jay” Kent
Roger Bennett
R. Silvano Fuentez
Joe Parker
Bruce Hooker
Jesus Gonzales Jr
Cliff Harris
Santa S. Acosta
William E. King
John Allen Graham
Presidio County
Jerry C. Agan
Jeff Hubbard
Jaime Ramirez
Victor Prieto Muniz
Teresa Todd
Danny Dominguez
Norma E. Arroyo
Juan Lara
Raul Barriga
Felipe Cordero
Reeves County
Luis A. Carrasco
Arnulfo
Andy” Gomez
Elfida Zuniga
Felipe Arredondo
Herman Turin
Arnulfo H. Granado
Jaime J. Salgado
Tomas “Tommy” Martinez
Heriberto “Eddy” Rodriguez
Pat Tarin
Terrell County
Marsha Moore
Y.E. “Chel” Duarte
Thelma Y. Calzada
Charles Stegall
Kenn Norris
Sonny Holleyman
Upton
Melanie Spratt
Dan W. Brown
Mack McKenzie
Willie M. Martinez
Ron Roberts
Leslie McFadden
Kevin D. Acker
Mikel Strickland
Dolores Hannah Fine
Julian Florez
Robert M. Garcia
James P
Jimmy” Hammond
Ron Widdess
Winkler County
Tabby Curtis
Paula Michel
Tommy R. Smith
J.L. Heavy Slaughter
Michael L. Foster
Thomas Cameron
Robert Roberts
Patti Franks
Carroll Richards
Randy Neal
Lois M. Wright
Lea County, N.M
Darrold E. Stephenson
Melinda Hughes
Pat Tipton Zimmerman
Zeak L. Williams Jr
Ross Warren Black
Rep
Houston-area
Education Board
Mary Booth
Spicewood
Anetin
Scott Luther University OF Texas
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