Features

Oct 20
3 min

Vanessa Diosdado: On a mission to diversify voters

Vanessa Diosdado is the youngest candidate and only Hispanic woman running to represent Sulphur Springs City Council.

Sep 28
4 min

Dr. Carolyn Salter: Bringing medicine to U.S. Congress

Dr. Carolyn Salter is running for United States House of Representatives, Congressional District 5—a district situated in rural East Texas.

Sep 21
4 min

Este Poder team: A cord of three strands is not easily broken

These women formed Este Poder, an organization dedicated to spreading info and making the current system of government understandable.

Jul 13
3 min

Armetta Lashun: Rural beginnings lead to urban changes

Through her involvement with campaigns and various organizations, Armetta has managed to reach the whole state of Texas.

Dec 23, 2019
4 min

Julie Gobble: Running to govern through conversation

Rep. Schaefer's tweets received national attention, and spurred Julie Gobble, a 24-year-old UT Tyler poli sci senior, to run for his seat.

May 6, 2019
2 min

Pamela Phoenix: Leading Change

This year, Pamela Phoenix is hoping to win Councilman Ed Moore’s seat for Tyler City Council District 3.

Aug 30, 2018
4 min

Barbara Bass: Taking the Stairs in Tyler, TX

A successful plan to enhance the natural beauty of Tyler can be attributed to the woman who organized the initiative: Barbara Bass.

Aug 16, 2018
3 min

Julie Oliver: On the Road in TX-25

Somewhere on the campaign trail in the 25th congressional district of Texas you’ll find Julie Oliver, the democratic nominee.

Jul 30, 2018
3 min

Kristen Ishihara: It began with a dog park

As a woman in East Texas politics, Kristen Ishihara is making a difference in her community and giving back in every way she can.

Jun 21, 2018
2 min

Katie Hicken: "Don't be afraid to have the tough conversations"

Katie Hicken is student at the University of Texas at Tyler who was elected as VP of the UT Tyler Student Government.

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