Posts Tagged ‘Texas politics’
ANNIE’S LIST – A Modern Day Women’s Movement with Roots Steeped in Texas Politics
By Kathy Groob, Publisher ElectWomen Magazine No, Annie’s List of Texas is not named for former Governor Ann Richards but for a lesser known “Annie”, Dr. Annie Webb Blanton, a trailblazer and the first woman elected to statewide office in Texas in 1918. Annie Blanton fought against tough odds and ruthless political tactics to be…
Read MoreWoman Battles to Become America’s 4th Largest City Mayor
Annise Parker to Seek Houston’s Top Spot The United States’ fourth largest city could elect its second female mayor in 2009. Veteran city official, Annise Parker is running for mayor in Houston, Texas in the November 3rd election. Parker is currently serving as city controller which is the second highest elected position in the city. …
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