http://www.abelherrero.com Re-elect State Representative Abel Herrero Mon, 30 Aug 2010 14:19:03 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Thank you everyone who volunteered, participated or donated to the 8th Annual Shootout! Like every year, our fundraiser was a success.  Again, thank you for your support. I look forward to working with you, and all of the people of District 34, so we can be successful in moving Texas ... http://www.abelherrero.com/primetime/2010/08/thank-you-3/ Thursday, September 2, 2010 Del Mar College Center for Economic Development, Rm. 106 First Session @ 3 pm - 4:30 pm for businesses Second Session @ 6 pm- 7:30 pm for general public First Session – Shaping Access to Coverage in Texas 3:00-4:30pm – Presentation for Health Service providers and business owners at ... http://www.abelherrero.com/primetime/2010/08/community-forums-on-healthcare-reform/ The Center for Public Policy Priorities (CPPP) will hold two forums. The first presentation will focus on the role of Texas in shaping access to coverage, best practice models for implementing health reform, and details regarding Medicaid, health insurance regulation reforms. This session is recommended for public policy and healthcare ... http://www.abelherrero.com/latest-news/2010/08/forum-on-healthcare-reform/ Corpus Christi -The National Rifle Association of America Political Victory Fund (NRA-PVF) endorsed State Representative Abel Herrero (D-Robstown) in the 2010 Election for District 34. “I am honored and pleased to receive the support from the National Rifle Association of America Political Victory Fund, an organization that has historically helped protect ... http://www.abelherrero.com/latest-news/2010/08/the-national-rifle-association-endorses-rep-abel-herrero/ Representative Abel Herrero recently commented on a U.S. District Judge's decision to deny request from four state officials to be dropped from a lawsuit involving the former Corpus Christi State School.  "There is some evidence to show that the fight club incidents at the state school may have been prevented if those with supervisory authority had ... http://www.abelherrero.com/latest-news/2010/05/lawsuit-against-top-officials-to-proceed/ Representative Abel Herrero reminds veterans ages 65 and older  to contact their local Texas Veterans Commission to find out if they are eligible for pension benefits. Watch Rep. Abel Herrero's public service announcement by clicking here:  Rep. Abel Herrero Public Service Announcement for Veterans Benefits http://www.abelherrero.com/latest-news/2010/04/rep-abel-herrero-public-service-announcement-for-veterans-benefits/ Rep. Abel Herrero recently participated in a boat ride along the Nueces River. The representative is partnering with the City of Corpus Christi and Nueces County officials to help river cleanup efforts. Rep. Herrero spoke to the Caller Times about the team effort needed to effectively improve river quality. “The collaborative efforts of all stakeholders involved, including all levels of government agencies ... http://www.abelherrero.com/legislative-updates/2010/04/990/ Thank you again for your support and votes over the last two weeks in the Monopoly Buster Ballot campaign. We recieved second place with a $1500 campaign contribution. Special thanks goes to State Senator Kirk Watson for his gernerious campaign contribution, and bringing state representatives from across Texas even closer together. http://www.abelherrero.com/campaign-trail/2010/03/monopoly-buster/ Rep. Herrero was on hand for the 2010 Census Kickoff at the Del Mar College Center for Economic Development. The event featured a number of community leaders who highlighted the significance of the census. Read the full article at the Caller Times website here: Community leaders rally behind 2010 census ... http://www.abelherrero.com/latest-news/2010/03/be-counted-in-the-2010-census/ Even though October 4th is the last day to register to vote for the November Elections, it's never too early! Voter registration applications  are available at the Secretary of State website here: https://webservices.sos.state.tx.us/vrapp/index.asp. If you would like to volunteer for the Abel Herrero Campaign, click on the volunteer gadget. http://www.abelherrero.com/primetime/2010/03/thank-you/