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Thursday, February 28, 2008
McCain to hold town hall meeting in Waco Monday
Sen. John McCain will hold a townhall meeting in Waco at the Heart O’ Texas fair complex on Monday at 6 p.m., according to the Republican candidate’s presidential campaign Web site.
The event will be held in the creative arts building at the fair grounds, located at 4601 Bosque Boulevard.
Before the townhall meeting, state Sen. Kip Averitt, who is a co-chair for McCain’s campaign, will host a private fund-raiser at his home in Waco.
For more information or to RSVP, click here.
Sam Houston — the Texas Supreme Court candidate — visits Waco Friday
Sam Houston, a Democratic candidate for the place 7 seat on the Texas Supreme Court, will appear at a lunch in Waco on Friday, according to a press release from the McLennan County Democratic Party.
The reception will be held at noon at El Conquistador, 4508 W Waco Drive. To learn more about the candidate check out his campaign Web site here.
Hillary Clinton to attend Waco rally Friday
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton will stop in Waco for a rally Friday, according to a posting on the candidate’s Web site.
The Web site says the rally will be held between noon and 3 p.m. at the Waco Convention Center, 100 Washington Ave. However, John Cullar, McLennan County Democratic Party chairman, said he expects Clinton to arrive at the event at about 2 p.m.
Attendees are urged to arrive early to allow time for security checks. There will be some type of music entertainment while attendees wait for the event to start, Cullar said.
Here’s the description of the event on Clinton’s Web site:
“Join Hillary for an Early Vote Rally with Veterans and Flag Officers at the Waco Convention Center in Waco! Hillary has spent the past 35 years fighting for American families and she has real solutions to tackle the tough issues we’re facing. Join Hillary in Waco to learn more about her lifetime record of results.”
For more information about the event, call the Clinton field office at 751-1267.
