HOUSTON – With election day right around the corner, voters throughout Texas have new rules to follow. Harris County Clerk Stan Stanart stops by Houston Newsmakers with Khambrel Marshall to talk about what you need to know. From the new voter ID law to the number of new polling places, Stanart talks about the most important items you'll need when you go to vote.
Harris County Sheriff Adrian Garcia is also on the program this week to talk about the proposed Joint Processing Center voters will be asked to approve. On the ballot is a request for 70 million dollars to make it possible. Sheriff Garcia says it's worth it and that it will actually save taxpayers money in the long run.
Right now, suspects arrested and booked in Houston might very likely go through the same process in Harris County's facilities. Proponents say the Joint Processing center will alleviate that duplication. Voters will decide if it's worth it.
It's being called the Best Children's Festival ever! The 18th Annual Children's Festival takes place November 7-10 at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion. Sponsored by ExxonMobil, the event is expected to draw more than 20-thousand people to experience Disney performers, interactive activities, kite flying. Truman Bell is Community Relations Manager for ExxonMobil, sponsors for the event. He says the key is to mix fun with education to create a more viable and successful workforce. Courtney Gallee with the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, says mixing the arts with education is a winning combination.
Great conversation and information on this week's Houston Newsmakers with Khambrel Marshall. Watch it Sunday at 10 a.m., right after Meet the Press with David Gregory.
More Information:
• Stan Stanart, Harris County Clerk, 713-755-6965 , www.Harrisvotes.com
• Adrian Garcia, Harris County Sheriff, 713-755-6044, www.harriscountyso.org
• Courtney Gallee, Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavillion 281-363-3300 www.woodlandscenter.org