Texas Campaign 2008

Message from Tom Love

Published on 2008-11-04 11:19:00

Posted by Faith for Tom Love for U.S. Congress District 24 Campaign - Nov. 4, 2008As we enter the final stretch of this incredible race, I want to take a minute to thank you.This nation is built on the hard work and "elbow grease" of the American people. I have traveled District 24, meeting my neighbors. I've seen the dedication of North Texans. Despite personal struggles, I've witnessed neighborhoods and communities come together to help neighbors and strangers. You solve problems, care fo

Barnett Shale puts local focus on Texas Railroad Commission race

Published on 2008-10-22 15:06:00

By MIKE LEE - The Fort Worth Star Telegram - Oct. 22, 2008The election for Texas Railroad Commissioner is usually a sleeper.But in the midst of the Barnett Shale gas drilling boom, it’s a race to watch for North Texas residents.The railroad commission, which no longer has anything to do with trains, has one job: regulating oil, gas and mining.On issue after issue related to urban gas drilling — pipelines, saltwater disposal, well safety — residents have learned just how much authority the

Star Telegram endorses Chris Harris

Published on 2008-10-19 17:15:00

Fort Worth Star Telegram Editorial Board - Oct. 07, 2008Chris Harris has more seniority than any other Republican in the Texas Senate. He sits on the Finance Committee, where he has influence over funding of projects and policy initiatives that are important to North Texas and the state as a whole.His Democratic opponent, Melvyn Willms, is running for office because he wants to change laws that didn’t go his way in a 1996 lawsuit. Willms, who is not an attorney, represented himself in that sui