West Houston Democrats

September 2021 Meeting
2021-09-29 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | TX
Headlining this month is Stephen Klineberg, the Founding Director of the Kinder Institute for Urban Research at Rice University. The famous “Kinder Houston Area Survey,” tracks the economic outlooks, demographic patterns, experiences, and beliefs of Houston residents. It has now accumulated 40 years of data and he will review how Houston has changed and turned blue in that time. We also have Holly Maria Flynn Vilaseca who has been serving as an HISD School Board Member from our area since 2017. She is up for reelection this November and we are proud to endorse and present her to you this month. Come hear her story, learn about her vision and let’s help her continue to make a positive impact on our students.Also joining us is William Demond, a Houston based constitutional rights attorney, and a candidate for the First Court of Appeals. Continuing our theme of having judicial candidates teach us about the Texas courts system, as Judge Mike Engelhart did last month, William will walk us through the civil and criminal appellate courts of Texas.
Register here and be sure to join us: https://www.mobilize.us/westhoustondemocraticclub/event/417422/

How the Criminal Justice System works in Harris County
2022-08-25 19:30 - 21:00 | TX
We’ve heard a lot about the Criminal Justice system, but we, as citizens and voters don’t really understand how it all works. In this special event, we’ll learn about the role of the District Attorney, the Judges, the Magistrates, bail reform, and the processes of Criminal Justice in Houston and Harris County. Our featured speakers are Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg, District Criminal Court Judge Robert Johnson, and County Criminal Court Judge David Fleischer.
Register here to get the Zoom links: https://www.mobilize.us/westhoustondemocraticclub/event/494519/

Mix & Mingle for Democracy
2022-09-10 10:30 - 13:30 | The Powder Keg Houston, 1300 Brittmoore Rd, Hilton, TX, 77043
Are you worried about state control over women’s reproductive rights, the undermining of our voting rights, the complete lack of action on gun violence, and the erosion of democratic norms? Voice your opinion by voting in Novembers elections!
Come to this free event to make informed choices about who to vote for. Meet and hear the independently minded Democrats running to represent you in the US Congress, in Texas, and in Harris County.
We’ll have food, drinks, entertainment, voter registration booths and more.
RSVP here today: https://www.mobilize.us/westhoustondemocraticclub/event/497368/

Holiday Party
2022-12-03 12:30 - 14:30 | Chuy’s, 9350 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX, 77063
Join us for our 2022 Holiday Party

Celebrate the holidays and the 2022 election wins with us.
Reserve your seats today!

West Houston Dem's Monthly Meeting - June 2023
2023-07-29 19:00 - 20:30 | La Tartine, 1570 S Dairy Ashford Rd, Houston, TX, 77077
Join us in our continuing series of “meet the candidates” and hear from guest speakers who will aid in our on-going analysis of the top issues in Houston.
This month our guest speaker is radio host Egberto Willies, a political activist, author, political blogger, host of the radio show “Politics Done Right”.
And watch as City Council candidates play our (soon to be famous) Spin the Wheel, Get a Question” game. It’s fun, fast moving, informative, and helps you decide who will get your vote.
This months meeting will be at La Tartine de Houston, 1570 S Dairy Ashford Rd.Come early to dine at this wonderful restaurant.
Register today: https://www.mobilize.us/westhoustondemocraticclub/event/559658/

West Houston Democrats August 2023 Meeting
2023-08-26 08:00 - 17:00 | TX
Join us, Thursday August 31 at 7:00 pm for our continuing series of “meet the candidates”. This month we have Mayoral candidate Lee Kaplan, The Real World of Texas Politics book author Richard Shaw, and candidates for City Council. Our city council candidates will play our famous “Spin the Wheel, Get a Question” game. It’s fun, fast moving, and illuminating.
Register here for location and registration: https://mobilize.us/s/r3Lvkh

Blue Surge Rally
2023-11-04 11:00 - 13:00 | Powder Keg Houston, 1300 Brittmoore Rd, Houston, TX, 77043, United States
Join us and Mike Doyle, Harris County Democratic Party Chair, to meet the next Houston Mayor and City Council members.
It’s a rally for the Democratic candidates on the November 7th ballot. It’s also a chance to meet the candidates and the Democratic Judges who will be on the ballot in the March 2024 primaries. Food and refreshments will be provided. Register here today so we have a good headcount. https://mobilize.us/s/k3BYGS

Meet the Candidates
2024-02-22 19:00 - 20:30 | Fadi’s Mediterranean Grill, 12360 Westheimer Rd, Houston, 77077, United States
Come to our meeting to get informed. We will have Sean Teare – candidate for District Attorney. Come and hear what he has to say about the position. The CD-38 candidates to beat Wesley Hunt and the candidates for Precinct 5 Constable will be attending to play our now famous “Spin the wheel to get a question” game. Register to attend today! https://mobilize.us/s/dyffD1

Blue Surge Rally 2024
2024-10-19 10:30 - 13:00 | The Decoy, 1222 Witte Rd, Houston, TX, 77055
https://www.mobilize.us/westhoustondemocraticclub/event/699425/

January 2025 Meeting
2025-01-30 19:00 - 20:45 | Fadi’s Mediterranean Grill, 12360 Westheimer Rd, Houston, 77077, United States
Come to our meeting January 30 at 7:00 p.m.at Fadi’s Mediterranean Grill, 12360 Westheimer Road
Join us as we kickoff this year with:

Elections of Club Board Members
Quick summary of what we did in 2024
What we plan on doing in 2025
A presentation about Project 2025
A discussion of what we can do to defend our civil liberties

Sign up today here: https://mobilize.us/s/n7Zy00

May 29 Meeting - Lesley Briones and Dr. Letitia Plummer
2025-05-29 19:00 - 20:45 | Lucky Village Asian Restaraunt, 10755 Westheimer Rd, Houstib, 77042
Join us May 29th at 7:00 pm when we host Harris County Commissioner Lesley Briones and City Council Member Dr. Letitia Plummer. Lesley will discuss will discuss what the county is doing to help people deal with the impacts of severe weather events and will fill us in on other current items at the county level. Letitia will discuss the progress being made in identifying and testing of people in neighborhoods experiencing elevated cancer rates linked to local industrial contamination sites, and other current maters related to our local government

June 26th Meeting - Chris Hollins and John Bartos
2025-06-26 19:00 - 20:45 | Lucky Village Asian Restaraunt, 10755 Westheimer Rd, Houstib, 77042
Money and Water. Two big topics that impact us all.
City Controller Chris Hollins will discuss the state of the Houston city budget (and deficit) along with other issues facing the city. John Bartos, an environmental attorney who serves on state water committees, will discuss the important water issues that Texas faces, plans that are being proposed and how they impact us. Join us at Lucky Village Asian Restaurant, 10755 Westheimer Rd. The meeting starts at 7:00pm. Come early if you plan on dining.
Sign up here: https://mobilize.us/s/EHCzTA

July 31 Meeting - Joe Jaworski
2025-07-31 19:00 - 20:45 | Lucky Village Asian Restaraunt, 10755 Westheimer Rd, Houstib, 77042
Come to our meeting July 31, 7:00 pm when we host Joe Jaworski, Democratic candidate for Texas Attorney General. Joe can undo the damage caused by Greg Abbott and Ken Paxton. Additionally, the political landscape is changing, and we’ll discuss those changes, including candidates for County Judge, Houston City Council, Congressional District 38, redistricting, next year’s county Democratic convention, and how to reach more diverse and younger people.
Come meet with other like-minded people who care deeply about our future. Come early if you plan on eating at the restaurant.
Signup here: https://mobilize.us/s/qbtXYB

August 28th Meeting
2025-08-28 19:00 - 20:45 | Lucky Village Asian Restaraunt, 10755 Westheimer Rd, Houstib, 77042
Justice Jerry Zimmerer formerly of the Texas Fourteenth Court of Appeals will discuss 1) How our courts are organized, 2) How Trump is manipulating the use of court emergency dockets, and 3) The importance of a Judiciary that adheres to the values embedded in the Declaration of Independence, which states that “a Tyrant, is unfit to be the ruler of a free people”.
And Josh Wallenstein will announce his campaign for the Texas House of Representatives in district 133.
Register for the meeting here: https://mobilize.us/s/woS2eShttps://mobilize.us/s/woS2eS

May 2026 Meeting
2026-05-28 19:00 - 20:45 | Dennys, 12405 Westheimer Rd., Houston, TX, 77077
We believe in making a difference and we’re going to discuss how you can get involved in doing that
Join us Thursday, May 28, 7:00pm, Denny’s Restaurant 12405 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77077
First off, you’ll hear from the superstars of Harris County elections administration. Teneshia Hudspeth is our County Clerk and chief elections official. She will be joined by Annette Ramirez, our Tax Assessor-Collector and Voter Registrar. In addition to describing the massive efforts involved in conducting our elections, they will share ideas about the kinds of volunteers they need.
To ensure a smooth and successful election in November, we need many people to help to keep up with the anticipated turnout. You can be an election worker on either the front lines or behind the scenes. You can become a Volunteer Deputy Voter Registrar (VDVR) to register voters. And there are many more ways of making a difference.
We’re also inviting all the Precinct Chairs in our geography and will have you sit by precinct. They will tell you about your precinct and the kinds of activities they have planned.
The goals are to flip the Texas House of Representatives, along with the U.S. Congress, the Senate, and to win up and down the ballot in November.
Let’s do this together!
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