[basil]

My hometown of Beaumont is the bluest of the blue, as far as I can tell (haven't lived there since the 50's). It is such a huge union town, though--unless things have changed.

And you're right about Houston. Can you say "Sheila Jackson Lee? LOL!

[BnBlFlag]

Dittoes from another native Beaumonter who grew up there in the late 50's and early 60's. Beaumont itself was actually conservative during the 60's with a Republican Mayor, Ken Ritter (The nephew of Tex Ritter). At one point the City Council was even dominated by members of the John Birch Society although much of this was probably a reaction against forced integration by the Feds.
Ironically, I am now a resident of West Chambers Co., the area this article was written about.

[dread78645]

My hometown of Beaumont is the bluest of the blue, as far as I can tell (haven't lived there since the 50's). It is such a huge union town, though--unless things have changed.

They're still Democrats, but pretty conservative on the issues. And will crossover for a good candidate.

And speaking of blue on blue; Travis Co? LOL.

(I lived in Lago Vista until two years ago)