Candidates blanket area with appearances

Chamber President Wanda Asbeck and Congressional Candidate Tom Reiser at Highlands luncheon.

Democratic bus with Sanchez, Kirk and local candidates due in Barrett Station Saturday

EAST HARRIS COUNTY– With early voting opening this Saturday, politicians and hopefuls are expected to be out in numbers shaking hands and meeting voters.

On Oct. 19, a busload of Democrats will be in the area to meet the public. Among thos who are expected to be part of the tour through East Harris County are Congressional candidate Chris Bell, Congressman Nick Lampson, Harris County Commissioner candidate Sylvia Garcia and local judicial candidates.

Also invited to be part of the tour, but as of press time unconfirmed, are Gubernatorial Candidate Tony Sanchez and Senatorial Candidate Ron Kirk.