Rising Lonestars interviewed San Antonio Councilmember Teri Castillo to discuss her nomination to the RLS Top 10 in July. Councilmember Castillo told us about her efforts to protect women seeking abortions, her background, and her experience as a San Antonio councilmember. Transcript Teri Castillo Teri Castillo, San Antonio’s District five city council member. Simon NicholsContinue reading “Interview with San Antonio Councilmember Teri Castillo”
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September 2022: Top 10 Texas Local Officials
We have compiled a list of what we believe to be the Top 10 Texas local officials who showed extraordinary leadership in the month of September. #1 John Courage San Antonio Councilmember|San Antonio, TX Councilmember John Courage proposed placing “baby boxes” at fire stations to protect newborns who might be abandoned. The boxes would allowContinue reading “September 2022: Top 10 Texas Local Officials”
August 2022 Top 10 Videos
August 2022: Top 10 Texas Local Officials
We have compiled a list of what we believe to be the Top 10 Texas local officials who showed extraordinary leadership in the month of August. #1 Eric Fagan Fort Bend County Sheriff | Fort Bend, TX Sheriff Eric Fagan worked with Fort Bend County law enforcement and school districts to create a strategy toContinue reading “August 2022: Top 10 Texas Local Officials”
Interview with Austin Councilmember Chito Vela
Rising Lonestars interviewed Austin City Council member Chito Vela to discuss his nomination to the RLS Top 10 in June. Alongside his efforts to create the GRACE act and protects women seeking abortions, Councilwoman Vela discussed his experience as a first-year Austin council member. Transcript Chito Vela I’m Chico Vela. I’m the city council memberContinue reading “Interview with Austin Councilmember Chito Vela”
Interview with Councilwoman Elizabeth Beck
Rising Lonestars interviewed Fort Worth City Councilmember Elizabeth Beck to discuss her nomination to the RLS Top 10 in June. Alongside her efforts to add women’s menstrual products to the city’s restrooms, Councilwoman Beck discussed her inspiration for joining local government and her experiences as a female council member. Transcript- **The following transcript is automaticallyContinue reading “Interview with Councilwoman Elizabeth Beck”
Interview with Constable Paul Leal
Rising Lonestars interviewed Williamson County Constable Paul Leal to discuss his nomination to the RLS Top 10 in June and his service during the Texas Winter Storm in February 2021. Transcript- **The following transcript is automatically generated and may contain errors** Paul Leal My name is Paul Leal. I am the constable here in WilliamsonContinue reading “Interview with Constable Paul Leal”