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The Calendar

Key meetings and events for the coming week.

by David Muto

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Credit: Todd Wiseman

Monday, May 14:

  • Early voting starts (runs through May 25)
  • First lady Michelle Obama to visit Dallas (3:30 p.m.)
  • Fundraiser for State Board of Education member Thomas Ratliff; Austin (5 p.m.)
  • Fundraiser for U.S. House candidate Mike Jackson; Dallas (5:30 p.m.)

Tuesday, May 15:

  • Fundraiser for Rep. Armando Walle; Austin (4:30 p.m.)
  • Fundraiser for Harris County Democratic Chair Lane Lewis; Houston (5:30 p.m.)

Wednesday, May 16:

  • Reception for House candidate Carol Kent; Austin (5:30 p.m.)
  • Reception for Rep. Linda Harper Brown; Irving (6 p.m.)

Thursday, May 17:

  • Joint School Finance Committee meeting; Austin (9 a.m.)

Friday, May 18:

  • Senate Education committee meeting; Austin (9 a.m.)

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