Vol 33, Issue 16 Print Issue

The Calendar

Friday, April 29

  • Eight-day pre-election campaign finance reports are due ahead of the May 7 House District special elections in HD-120 and HD-139.
  • Annie’s List Austin Luncheon, featuring keynote speaker Sandra Fluke; Four Seasons Hotel, 98 San Jacinto Blvd., Austin (12-1:15 p.m.)

Saturday, April 30

  • Network of Texas IAF Organizations' celebration of 40 years of organizing; The Whitley Center, Oblate School of Theology, 285 Oblate Drive, San Antonio (11 a.m.)

Sunday, May 1

  • Democracy Awakening rally, featuring speakers U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Austin, and political commentator Mark McKinnon; Texas Capitol, 1100 Congress Ave., Austin (1-3 p.m.)

Monday, May 2

  • Texas Peace Officers’ Memorial Ceremony, with medal presenter Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick; Texas Capitol South Steps, 1100 Congress Ave., Austin (11 a.m.)

Tuesday, May 3

  • Presidential nominating contest: Indiana
  • Early voting ends ahead of the May 7 House District special elections in HD-120 and HD-139.
  • State Rep. John Cyrier, R-Lockhart, re-election victory and birthday party; Sabre Commercial, Inc., 2001 Chicon St., Austin (4-7 p.m.)
  • State Sen. Kelly Hancock, R-N. Richland Hills, fundraiser; 12 Niles Road, Austin (5:30-7 p.m.)

Thursday, May 5

  • Capital For Texas Small Business Forum, hosted by the Texas Department of Agriculture; Texas Capitol, 1100 Congress Ave., Austin (8 a.m.-3 p.m.)
  • State Rep. John Frullo, R-Lubbock, fundraiser; Austin Club, 110 E. Ninth St., Austin (4-5:30 p.m.)
  • Cinco de Mayo Festival - Celebrating A Luna Scholars Quinceañera, hosted by state Sen. Sylvia Garcia, D-Houston, and members of the Senate Hispanic Caucus; Hotel Ella, 1900 Rio Grande St., Austin (5:30-7:30 p.m.)