I wanted to show anybody can win an election with a little effort. Taylor said the board was required to run public notices of the election in newspapers, and that several notices ran in The Free Press. A notice was not placed in the San Marcos Daily Record because The Free Press gave a cheaper price, he said. Because the election was so close, a recount could be ordered, but at press time there had been no request for one. Texas Green Party representatives are very excited about the election means for the future of the party.
Every journey starts with one step.
When Brian Dopp, a geography graduate student, volunteered with the Red Cross during the 1998 flood, he was so touched by the experience that he decided to pursue a master's degree with an emphasis in disaster management. For other students who may be interested in this type of volunteer work, the American Red Cross of Central Texas is offering a volunteer orientation from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday and an Introduction to Disaster course in San Marcos immediately following from 7 to 10 p.m. Both programs will be offered free of charge to those interested in volunteering. Prospective volunteers are encouraged to call ahead to make sure the classes are not full, although calling before arriving is not required. You don't necessarily have to stick to a schedule.