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The Republican polling locations for the March 2, 2010 primary are easy to remember:

• Sweetwater Fire Station (900 E. Broadway) - Precincts 1-5, 7-9 and 10-14 (Sweetwater)
• Roscoe Community Center - Precints 6, 9 and 13 (Roscoe)

The last day to register to vote in the March primary is Monday, Feb. 1, 2010. The first day of early voting is Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2010, and the last day for early voting will be Friday, Feb. 26, 2010. You can early vote from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday in the County Clerk's office at 100 E. Third Street, Sweetwater.

Read the story in the Abilene Reporter or at Southwestern's online newsroom.

Primary Election

• 02/01/10  Last Day to Register to Vote for Primary
• 02/16/10  First Day of Early Voting
• 02/23/10  Last Day to Apply for Mail-in Ballot (received NOT postmarked)
• 02/26/10  Last Day of Early Voting
• 03/02/10  Primary Election

General Election

• 10/04/10  Last Day to Register to Vote for November General Election
• 10/18/10  First Day of Early Voting
• 10/26/10  Last Day to Apply for Mail-in Ballot (received NOT postmarked)
• 10/29/10  Last Day of Early Voting
• 11/02/10  General Election

It's official — Peter M. Lopez has filed for the office of Nolan County Judge. He announced his intent to run this past November. He will be running as a Republican.

Lopez is a local attorney who has practiced law in Sweetwater and the surrounding area for almost 10 years.
He has chosen to run as a Republican, despite the fact that past elections have favored the Democrats. "It didn't seem right for me to run as the candidate for change, only to begin by doing things the way they have always been done," Lopez said.

He understands that the values promoted by the Republican party are more aligned with the people who live in rural West Texas. He believes that should be reflected in the local leadership.

"I think it's a good thing when voters have choices," Lopez said. "Voters rarely have a real choice anymore in elections. In this election, the voters of Nolan County have real and distinct choices in the candidates for county judge."

Lopez says that his legal experience is going to give him the ability, if elected, to hit the ground running and won't require on-the-job training to decide legal questions.

"I am the only attorney in this race, and the county judge is first and foremost a judge, who hears and rules on complex legal matters," Lopez said.

"I want the voters to know that I am committed to this campaign and to being the next County Judge. I can say with some confidence that I am the only choice among the candidates who didn't struggle with the decision of whether to run or retire," Lopez said. "I think that is important because I will not serve the citizens of Nolan County with one foot out the door."

For more information, visit www.petermlopez.com or follow Peter and his campaign on Facebook and Twitter.

The filing makes official the announcement I made on November 29, 2009 in the Sweetwater Reporter (Cover Photo) of my intent to seek the office.

For a more detailed explanation of why I am seeking the office of County Judge and my vision for Nolan County, please visit my Campaign page. I also encourage you to view and download my Campaign Brochure, Support Letter and Support Commitment, if you are so willing.

If you have any questions, thoughts or comments, please Contact me.

What a great way for local government to keep people informed. I realize that not everyone is on twitter or facebook, but, to get the word out about something, social networking sites are probably better than the local news media, not to mention they are faster than gossip.

Leach led Tech to its best year in school history, coming ever so close to playing for the BCS champioinship. Whether Leach actually did what he is accused of, or whether the school is looking for an excuse to fire him, this should be a sad day for Red Raider fans.