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Our statewide’s were re-elected on what was otherwise a dismal night for Texas Republicans. Good news is we also picked up one congressional seat.

Despite media pronouncements, polls, etc. this election has not been decided. While it is true that by party affiliation, the Democrats are outvoting Republicans in Harris County after the first week of early voting, the other side believes it can discourage you from voting.

The November 2008 election has an extremely long ballot in Harris County. TCR endorses in every major race and spotlights the most important races on the ballot.

The major media is trying to get you to give up and let the left have a massive election victory.

TCR Note: Neland Nobel is an experienced economic observer who is worth reading when you’re trying to figure out what is happening. He knows what he is talking about, see below.

TCR can report to you about interesting developments in the SD 17 (Janek) open primary seat for November.

So, a liberal federal judge who in the past has hogtied Texas and mandates big time spending finds the bilingual education system is not performing.

If anyone wondered whether government is the answer to solve our energy problems, their track record is dismal.

The Republican convention came to Houston and went, and unlike the Yankees sweep of the Astros there were some positives, but also areas of concern and lost opportunities.

It seems like déjà vu all over again. The 2008 Republican State convention is here and the grassroots are restless yet again.