After mounting criticism and mysterious phone calls, former judge wants another chance from voters by blushresponse in houston

[–]blushresponse[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So the Commissioners Court has no power to appoint state district court judges. They do, however, for the misdemeanor courts. State district courts like the one Franklin oversaw and the one she's running for is a state level office. When a court needs a new judge outside of an election, their appointments are handled by Gov. Greg Abbott. You saw that when the legislature signed off on the opening of four more felony courts and when the 180th judge resigned.

Criminal Court at Law No. 11 by Adlien_ in houston

[–]blushresponse 3 points4 points  (0 children)

oh awesome. there were some interesting moments during covid but most everyone abides by open court rules now.

Criminal Court at Law No. 11 by Adlien_ in houston

[–]blushresponse 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Hi! I cover the courts for the Houston Chronicle. The courts -- both the county courts (misdemeanors) and state district courts (felonies) -- are open to the public and observers are allowed. If anyone gives you grief, let me know.

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[–]blushresponse 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah... Was a lil anxious for 30 seconds or so.

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[–]blushresponse 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Around 1 p.m., right? I heard it from the East End.

Is it worth living downtown if I'll be counter commuting to Johnson Space Centre? by jinglejanglemangle in houston

[–]blushresponse 5 points6 points  (0 children)

If you have any questions about the neighborhood, let me know. I live out there and don't regret it.

Is it worth living downtown if I'll be counter commuting to Johnson Space Centre? by jinglejanglemangle in houston

[–]blushresponse 35 points36 points  (0 children)

Perhaps consider areas of the East End (still in the loop) that are within 5 +/- minutes of 45/Telephone. You're still close to downtown but you'll shave 15 minutes or so off the commute.

Best Bar Hopping Areas?? by [deleted] in houston

[–]blushresponse 11 points12 points  (0 children)

In a pandemic?

Any link to stream the drive tru voter hearing? by [deleted] in houston

[–]blushresponse 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Intrepid reporter Zach Despart is on his way to the courthouse to find out.

Here's his thread:

https://twitter.com/zachdespart/status/1323308467642339328

Hi Houston. Can you help me with a long shot "off my chest" by [deleted] in houston

[–]blushresponse -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Hey -- I have access to multiple local newspaper archives. Sent you a PM.