Early voting for Texas for the 2021 uniform election starts today, Tuesday, October 19th, and ends on October 29th. To encourage participation in early voting, we have compiled a list of national voter initiatives intended to promote voter registration and participation.
Read moreDwight D. Eisenhower: The "Pride of Denison"
Elton Lord, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
“I Like Ike.” These three words comprise one of the most memorable campaign slogans of any United States president. It appeared on everything from the usual campaign props, such as campaign buttons, posters, and badges, but also lollipops, cans, and even cigarette packages. The slogan was also accompanied by a jaunty tune in his televised campaign ads, which in 1952 was quite the novelty for folks at home. These efforts must have worked since Dwight D. Eisenhower won the 1952 and 1956 elections, defeating Adlai Stevenson II both times, to become the 34th President of the United States. Today, we celebrate the birth of Eisenhower, who was born on October 14, 1890 in Denison, Texas.
Read moreFree Texas CLE Tomorrow: Microsoft Word for Legal Work (Legal Tech Institute Webinar)
Microsoft Word for Legal Work
Join us tomorrow at 1:00 p.m. for a free Texas CLE called, “Microsoft Word for Legal Work.” This program is worth 1.0 of CLE, accredited by the State Bar of Texas. Register here.
Read moreRecords Available on the Harris County Clerk’s Office Website
Screenshot taken 10/11/2021: https://www.cclerk.hctx.net/
On September 29, 2021, the Harris County Clerk’s Office (HCCO) announced that an additional 1.2 million marriage licenses are now available on its website, closing a gap in records from 1944 to 2008. So, we thought this would be a good time for a blog post on the types of records available on the HCCO’s website and how to search for them.
Read moreThe Open Society Justice Initiative Database on HeinOnline
For those interested in learning about legal advocacy for the advancement of human rights and efforts to expand access to justice worldwide, HeinOnline now features the Open Society Justice Initiative database.
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