Category Archives: Local

According to the Taylor Elections website, Alan R. Smith(D) has put his hat in the ring for the County Commission, District 5 seat.  Not recalling who that is at this time, but Patterson has some competition this round.

I was notified by a concerned citizen about an item on the agenda of the next TCBOCC meeting this coming Tuesday.  Below is how the agenda item reads: RICHARD HUTH, CEO, DMH, TO REQUEST, ON BEHALF OF THE DMH BOARD … Continue reading →

According to the Taylor Elections website, Angela Ball has announced and qualified, along with the other three candidates, to seek the office of County Judge.  This is not her first time in the elections ring and this race may turn … Continue reading →

According to the Taylor Elections website, Neil Rice(R) has announced his intentions to seek the County Commission, District 1 Seat, currently held by incumbent Malcolm Page(D).  Don’t know anything about him yet, but I am glad to see someone step … Continue reading →

According to the Taylor Elections website, two newcomers to the political arena have announced their intentions to run for office. William Randal Hathcock(R) will be seeking the office of Tax Collector, and if no other Republican candidates step up, will … Continue reading →

According to the Taylor Elections website, incumbent Sheriff L. E. “Bummy” Williams(D) announced his intentions to run for re-election for Taylor County Sheriff. Well, all I know is if the citizens are ready for a change, they damn sure better … Continue reading →

Back again to challenge Ratliff for Property Appraiser is Jerry Register.  I voted for him last time and will do the same again.  Newcomer Jody James DeVane has entered the political ring with a challenge to current District 3 County … Continue reading →

According to the Taylor Elections website, the following incumbents have announced their intentions to run for re-election: Last Updated: 2/20/2012 Dana Southerland (D) – Supervisor of Elections Lonnie Houck, Jr. (D) – County Commissioner, District 3 Malcolm Page (D) – … Continue reading →