Shapiro staying in (state) Senate
In the latest fallout from U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison’s decision not to resign any time soon, Florence Shapiro just dropped her announced, 16-month campaign to replace Hutchison. Shapiro, R-Plano, … MORE | COMMENTS (0)
Farouk Shami's (Quaker) faith
Recent news reports have questioned whether Democrat Farouk Shami will face anti-Muslim discrimination in his quest to become governor. But as we reported in today’s paper, he’s not Muslim … MORE | COMMENTS (0)
The scene at Shami's campaign launch
HOUSTON — At the official launch of businessman Democrat Farouk Shami’s gubernatorial campaign earlier today, attendees picked up T-shirts, shook hands with the candidate and viewed his TV … MORE | COMMENTS (1)
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