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10924 Grant Road, Suite 133 • Houston, Texas 77070 • www.terrylowry.com On the web at www.TerryLowry.com Archives posted since January 1st 2005 January 2024, Volume 32, Number 3 LINKING TEXAS CONSERVATIVES SINCE 1993 WEEKDAYS 2:00-3:00PM ON KKHT 100.7FM THE WHAT’S UP Radio Program HOPE FOR THE FUTURE By: Terry Lowry, Editor Over time, America has changed. Because of change, many have lost respect for our country and its people. May we re-learn respect for our neighbors and practice civility. May we have hope for the future. Look up! God is not through with our country and He is not through using you and me. We may not be able to correct problem-areas all at once. But we can all do something to help right what’s wrong in America. Primary Election Time is upon us. Much information about various candidates can be found inside this issue. Study the candidates seeking your vote. Visit their websites. Pray about your selections. It is legal to carry the tear-out Sample Ballot inside this issue to the voting booth. Another is provided for a family member or friend. Visit our website at www.TerryLowry.com to find your voting location. Be informed. Study. Pray. And GO VOTE. BRAZORIA COUNTY SPECIAL EDITION FOR THE PRIMARY ELECTION EARL Y VOTING DA YS FEBRUAR Y SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 March 1 2 3 4 MARCH 5 6 7 8 9 For Times & Locations Election Day Go To Voting Information TabMeet John Devine: Supreme Court Justice For The People By Terry Lowry Editor of the LINK Letter Host of the What’s UP Radio Program Why Seek Re-election? When asked why he decided to seek re-election for the Supreme Court of Texas, John responded: “I am committed to maintaining the trust and confidence the people of Texas have placed in me over the past eleven years. The Texas Supreme Court is critical in upholding the rule of law and protecting the rights of all Texans. I remain steadfast in ensuring the court system is fair and just. It is a tremendous honor to serve the people of Texas and I look forward to continuing to do for another full term.” Judicial Experience Justice John Devine was first elected to the Supreme Court of Texas in November 2012. He previously served for seven years as Judge of the 190th State District Court in Harris County and for nine years as an appointed Special Judge for the Harris County Justice of the Peace Courts. During his tenure in District Courts, he tried nearly 350 jury trials and presided over more than 500 bench trials. In 1998, he was voted “well qualified” by the Houston Bar Association. Justice Devine reduced his court’s case backlog by more than forty percent during his two terms and was awarded the title of “Texas Size Hero” by Focus on the Family magazine. Endorsements Abound Justice Devine has been endorsed by eleven former Texas Supreme Court Justices, including the Honorable Eva Guzman and the Honorable Dale Wainwright. Many State Republican Committee Members have endorsed his campaign, as well as numerous grassroots leaders and elected officials. John Devine is proud to have the support of Conservative Republicans of Texas, Texas Alliance for Life, Texas Eagle Forum, the Texas Home School Association, and Texas Values Action, to name a few. Faith. Family. Determination. Justice John Devine has been married since 1989 to Nubia Piedad Gomez, formerly of Venezuela, and the couple have seven children. Following his graduation from Ball State University in 1980 with a B.S. degree in business administration and marketing, John Devine moved to Houston to work for Shell Oil Co. While working at Shell, he attended law school at the South Texas College of Law, graduating with a juris doctorate in 1986. Editorial Endorsement of John Devine As Editor of The LINK Letter and Host of The What’s UP Radio Program, I have known John and Nubia Devine for decades. In fact, my oldest daughter babysat their children! It is with pride and confidence that I wholeheartedly support and endorse Justice John Devine. John is a proven Conservative who will uphold the law for the citizens of Texas until his last breath. For more information about Justice John Devine’s campaign, visit www.justicedevinetx.com John Devine! T ear this page out and use it in the voting booth. Tear this page out and use it in the voting booth. Vote Early and Take Someone With You BRAZORIA COUNTY Republican Primary Ballot President Ryan L. Binkley David Stuckenberg Vivek Ramaswamy Chris Christie Ron DeSantis Donald J. Trump Nikki Haley Asa Hutchinson United States Senator o ✔ Ted Cruz R E (Rufus) Lopez Holland “Redd” Gibson US Representative District 14 Randy Weber US Representative District 22 Troy E. Nehls Railroad Commissioner o ✔ Christi Craddick James "Jim" Matlock Petra Reyes Corey Howell Christie Clark Justice, Supreme Court, Place 2 Jimmy Blacklock Justice, Supreme Court, Place 4 o ✔ John Devine Brian Walker Justice, Supreme Court, Place 6 Jane Bland Presiding Judge, Court Of Criminal Appeals o ✔ David J. Schenck Sharon Keller Judge, Court Of Criminal Appeals, Place 7 o ✔ Gina Parker Barbara Parker Hervey Judge, Court Of Criminal Appeals, Place 8 Michelle Slaughter o ✔ Lee Finley State Senator, District 17 Joan Huffman State Representative District 25 Cody Thane Vasut County Commissioner Precinct 3 Stacy L. Adamss Justice Of The Peace Precinct 1, Place 1 Jack Brown Justice Of The Peace Precinct 2, Place 1 John Vasut Justice Of The Peace Precinct 3, Place 1 Mike Merkel Justice Of The Peace Precinct 4, Place 1 Sarah Linder County Constable Precinct 1 o ✔ Mike Fulton Jason B. Ringo Jeff Dodson County Constable Precinct 2 Willie Howell County Constable Precinct 3 CB "Buck" Stevens County Constable Precinct 4 James Brawner Janet Parten Drainage District No. 4 Commissioner, Place 1 Adrian Hernandez Drainage District No. 4 Commissioner, Place 2 Jeffrey "Jeff" H. Brennan State Representative District 29 Jeffrey Barry o ✔ Alex Kamkar Edgar Pacheco Jr Trent Perez Justice, 1st Court Of Appeals District Place 2 Jennifer Caughey Justice, 1st Court Of Appeals District Place 6 Andrew Johnson Justice, 1st Court Of Appeals District Place 7 Clint Morgan Justice, 1st Court Of Appeals District Place 8 Kristin M. Guiney Justice, 1st Court Of Appeals District Place 9 Susanna Dokupil Justice, 14th Court Of Appeals District Place 3 Chad Bridges Justice, 14th Court Of Appeals District Place 4 o ✔ Tonya McLaughlin Steve Rogers Justice, 14th Court Of Appeals District Place 5 Maritza Michele Antu Justice, 14th Court Of Appeals District Place 6 Katy Boatman Justice, 14th Court Of Appeals District Place 8 Brad Hart District Judge, 461st Judicial District Patrick Bulanek Sheriff o ✔ L. "Bo" Stallman Richard Foreman County Tax Assessor-Collector Kristin R. Bulanek County Commissioner Precinct 1 Ted A. Broaddus o ✔ Jay Burridge David Thacker Mike Meadors Primary Ballot Propositions approved by the State Republican Party Executive Committee. Vote Yes or No on each. Your vote will determine the priorities for the Republican Party of Texas for the next two years. ! T ear this page out and use it in the voting booth. Tear this page out and use it in the voting booth. Proposition 1 Texas should eliminate all property taxes without increasing Texans’ overall tax burden. YES o NO o Proposition 2 Texas should create a Border Protection Unit, and deploy additional state law enforcement and military forces, to seal the border, to use physical force to prevent illegal entry and trafficking, and to deport illegal aliens to Mexico or to their nations of origin. YES o NO o Proposition 3 The Texas Legislature should require the use of E-Verify by all employers in Texas to protect jobs for legal workers by preventing the hiring of illegal aliens. YES o NO o Proposition 4 The Texas Legislature should end all subsidies and public services, including in-state college tuition and enrollment in public schools, for illegal aliens. YES o NO o Proposition 5 Texas urges the United States Congress not to grant any form of amnesty or a pathway to legalization for illegal aliens. YES o NO o Proposition 6 The Texas Legislature should prohibit the deployment of the Texas National Guard to a foreign conflict unless Congress first formally declares war. YES o NO o Proposition 7 The Texas Legislature should establish authority within the Texas State Comptroller’s office to dminister access to gold and silver through the Texas Bullion Depository for use as legal tender. YES o NO o Proposition 8 The State of Texas should ensure that Texans are free to give or to withhold consent for any vaccine without coercion. YES o NO o Proposition 9 The Republican Party of Texas should restrict voting in the Republican primary to only registered Republicans. YES o NO o Proposition 10 The Texas Constitution should be amended to restore authority to the Texas Attorney General to prosecute election crimes. YES o NO o Proposition 11 Texas parents and guardians should have the right to select schools, whether public or private, for their children, and the funding should follow the student. YES o NO o Proposition 12 The Texas Constitution should be amended to require proof of citizenship before any individual can be registered to vote. YES o NO o Proposition 13 Texas should ban the sale of Texas land to citizens, governments, and entities from China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia. YES o NO o PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID DALLAS, TX PERMIT # 3260 the LINK Letter 10924 Grant Road, #133 Houston, TX 77070 www.terrylowry.com BRAZORIA COUNTY SPECIAL EDITION FOR THE PRIMARY ELECTION Terry Lowry host of the What's UP Radio Program invites you to visit www.TerryLowry.com Early and Election Day Voting Locations And a printable Sample Ballot Can be found at www.TerryLowry.com Click: Voting Information Time To Choose Leaders Republican Primary Election Time Brazoria County Vote Early just because you can. EARL Y VOTING DA YS FEBRUARY SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 March 1 2 3 4 MARCH 5 6 7 8 9 For Times & Locations Election Day Go To Voting Information TabInside this issue The Primary Election Day is Tuesday, March 5th, with Early Voting from February 20th thru March 1st. Please review the candidate information inside this LINK Letter. Turn the pages, read up, search for yourself. The LINK Letter endorsements are on the front and back. Tear off your copy, consider our endorsements, mark it the way you prefer and take it with you into the voting booth. IFC MEET JOHN DEVINE: SUPREME COURT JUSTICE FOR THE PEOPLE By Terry Lowry Editor of the LINK Letter 2 KEEPING TEXAS PROSPEROUS AND SAFE By Terry Lowry Editor of the LINK Letter 4 SCHOOL CHOICE IS A PARENT’S CHOICE – NOT THE GOVERNMENT’S By Texas State Senator Mayes Middleton 6 ELECTION FRAUD & A RINO MAJORITY ON THE TEXAS COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS By Terry Lowry Editor of the LINK Letter 10 JUSTICE FOR ALL By Tonya McLaughlin Candidate for Justice, 14th Court of Appeals, Place 4 12 A CONVERSATION WITH SHERIFF BO STALLMAN By Terry Lowry Editor of the LINK Letter 14 VETERAN. MASTER TEXAS PEACE OFFICE. SMALL BUSINESS OWNER By Jay Burridge 16 MEET ALEX KAMKAR: CANDIDATE FOR TEXAS HD 29 By Terry Lowry Editor of the LINK Letter 18 MORE THAN A PLACE. IT’S MY HOME. by Mike Fulton Candidate for Brazoria County Constable Precinct 1 20 BLESSED ARE THE PERSISTENT By Jerry Newcombe 1 January 2024 www.TerryLowry.com www.TerryLowry.com January 2024 2 Keeping Texas Prosperous And Safe By Terry Lowry Editor of the LINK Letter Texas is leading the fight against the Biden Administration, his radical administration, and their scheme to destroy America. Christi Craddick is running for re-election to keep Texas prosperous and safe. Christi Craddick has served as the Chairman of the Texas Railroad Commission for nearly twelve years. The TRC has regulatory oversight over the oil and gas industry, which is essential to the state’s economic prosperity and to our national security. The Democrats’ #1 Target The Left knows that if they can destroy American oil and gas, they will weaken our ability to provide affordable energy and force us to be more depend- ent on foreign energy sources. Some of these foreign powers hate America and Americans. Christi Craddick focuses on how Texas energy is integral to every single aspect of our economy. In just one year, oil and gas pumped more than $10.85 billion in taxes into our state budget, helping pay for unprecedented border security efforts. We must close down the invasion happening at our borders. Our very sovereignty as an independ- ent nation is at stake. Biden Has Abandoned Us Christi Craddick stands in direct opposition to efforts by Biden’s EPA and other federal agencies who are pushing a “Green New Deal” agenda to hurt energy production and personal freedom, making prices higher and life harder for everyone. Joe Biden and every single Texas Democrat who stands with him are promoting policies that are limiting energy production in America, which limits our potential as a state. In addition, Joe Biden’s energy policy is horrible for our environment. Much Is At Stake One thing is clear: The fate of our country is tied to vision, leadership, and actions of strong, bold, and Conservative leaders. Christi Craddick is a strong, bold, Conservative leader deserving re-election. The left is working overtime to infiltrate every level of society with their views and weaken America, starting with our children. We must keep the woke agenda out of our schools. Schools are for educating, not indoctrinating. From healthcare and vaccine mandates to religious liberties and 2nd Amendment rights, the Left is attempting to erode our freedoms and exert more control over our lives. At every level, we must be vigilant and fight back. I believe that Christi Craddick’s record speaks for itself. I believe Christi Craddick is a great Texan with Texas Conservative values. I believe that Christi Craddick will continue to stand strong against the radical left’s scheme to destroy Texas jobs and America’s energy independence. This is why I recommend everyone to vote for Christi Craddick, Railroad Commissioner. For more information about Christi Craddick’s campaign, visit www.christicraddick.com Christi Craddick3 January 2024 www.TerryLowry.comNext >