Make Your Vote Count – Twice!

A primer on Democratic precinct conventions

"...sound kind of screwy, but Texas Democratic Party spokesman Hector Nieto defends it as empowering truly committed party activists:..."

Feb. 29, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Seven in Play

Seven key races across the state could turn the House back to Democratic control

"...are holding in Central Texas," said state Democratic spokesman Hector Nieto. HD 55 (Bell Co.)D: Sam Murphey R: Ralph..."

Oct. 10, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

It's Party Time at the State Convention

There's still plenty of fun to be had …

"...convention: It's part of the process," said TDP spokesman Hector Nieto. "It's intended to keep both campaigns concentrating on..."

June 6, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Coexisting With the Coyotes of Travis County

Austin’s wildlife management program goes countywide

"...in January 2018, it's been a relatively quiet year. Hector Nieto, Travis County's public information officer, responded to questions..."

Feb. 22, 2019 News Feature by Lindsay Stafford Mader

No Bottle Rockets on a Too-Dry July 4 Weekend

Voluntary agreement stops sales of "rockets and missiles"

"...Service's Keetch-Byram Drought Index. Travis County Public Information Officer Hector Nieto says Travis County would have needed a KBDI..."

July 1, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

No Bottle Rockets on a Drought-Stricken July Fourth Weekend

Fire marshal, retailers agree to voluntary restrictions

"...Service’s Keetch-Byram Drought Index. Travis County Public Information Officer Hector Nieto says Travis County would have needed a KBDI..."

June 27, 2022 News Post by Lina Fisher

Travis County Leaders Give Themselves Raises

Salary move comes amid fears of shrinking budgets

"...and take lower salaries, Travis County Public Information Officer Hector Nieto told the Chronicle that no current county official..."

July 31, 2019 News Post by Lindsay Stafford Mader

Travis County Plans New Women's Jail

Del Valle's new digs

"...as we continue to work on this project," said Hector Nieto, a public information officer for Travis County...."

Jan. 26, 2018 News Feature by Lindsay Stafford Mader

Election Wrap: Building a New House?

Texas Dems see a bright light at the end of a long, dark tunnel

"...According to Texas Democratic Party communications director Hector Nieto, the election results are a clear warning to..."

Nov. 14, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Austin Seeks Federal Funds for Safer Streets

The $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill presents an opportunity

"...and serious injuries for all users," said the county's Hector Nieto in an email. The county estimates that will..."

Sept. 23, 2022 News Feature by Benton Graham

Workers Defense Project Director Opens District Attorney Campaign

José Garza to challenge Margaret Moore

"...solely because of their wealth.” County Public Information Officer Hector Nieto said the 70% figure is misleading – essentially..."

June 5, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Sending a Message

State Dems make bipartisanship an offer and a warning to GOP

"...what optimism's about" (It was left to TDP spokesman Hector Nieto to confirm that the party was sending attorneys..."

Nov. 5, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Dems Building Serious War Chests

Who'd a thunk? Democrats are actually outraising Republicans in some hot House races.

"...like a costly fool's crusade, Texas Democratic Party spokesman Hector Nieto explained the upside for Dems statewide: "It forces..."

Oct. 17, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

More Ike Cancellations

Democrats cancel Two-Step discussion in Houston

"...precautions for the hurricane," said Texas Democratic Party Spokesperson Hector Nieto. "I thank our Houston Democrats for their understanding,..."

Sept. 10, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

State GOP Fears Libertarian Upset

Republicans see the future, and it is the Libertarian Party of Texas!

"...Texas Democratic Party spokesman Hector Nieto said that while he was surprised the Republicans..."

Aug. 8, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

First Views from the Convention Floor

Live blogging from the Texas Democratic State Convention floor

"...There's been some good-natured heckling of TDP press maestro Hector Nieto about deadlines, since this rodeo was supposed to..."

June 6, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Those Pesky Superdelegates

Who will they pick? And who are they, for that matter?

"...back and forth in his mind," said TDP spokesman Hector Nieto...."

June 6, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Dingus vs. Dems ... vs. Craddick?

Sometimes the best way to thwart the Republicans is to sue the Democrats

"...the lawsuit and considering all legal options," said spokesman Hector Nieto. But this case could work to its advantage,..."

May 23, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Dems for Dingus Back to Court

Texas Democratic Party files Federal appeal for their Craddick-challenging candidate

"...rules was valid or not). But as TDP spokesman Hector Nieto said at the time, the GOP actually never..."

May 10, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Dingus Still In?

Does Craddick have a challenger for his seat still?

"...higher office without relinquishing your seat," said TDP spokesman Hector Nieto. In 1996, the League of United Latin American..."

April 21, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Clinton and Obama Looking for a Home (Updated)

CNN and Univision considering sites around UT campus for debate.

"...it going? According to Texas Democratic Party communications director Hector Nieto, it will be somewhere on the UT campus..."

Feb. 13, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Campaign Notes

"...district could be a litmus test," said TDP spokesman Hector Nieto...."

Feb. 8, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Election Notes

"...the authority to change the rules," said party spokesman Hector Nieto. "We would have loved to have [Kucinich] on..."

Jan. 18, 2008 News Feature

McMurrey Challenges Noriega From the Left

Corpus Christi teacher says he wants to be the Texan Paul Wellstone and "to re-establish the integrity of what I teach and what American democracy is about and who American democracy should serve"

"...not specify with whom he had talked. TDP spokesman Hector Nieto would only say: "He met with party staff..."

Nov. 30, 2007 News Feature by Lee Nichols

McMurrey Challenges Noriega From the Left

Corpus Christi schoolteacher files on the Democratic side

"...not specify with whom he had talked. TDP spokesman Hector Nieto would only say that, “He met with party..."

Nov. 20, 2007 News Post by Lee Nichols