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Focal Point Jesse Jackson Comes to Town In honor of the late civil rights leader, the Observer resurfaces an encounter between the reverend and Molly Ivins. by Gus Bova
Politics In Diverse Southwest Houston, Longtime Incumbent Hubert Vo Forced into Runoff Row After 20 years in office, opponents say he’s become out of touch and absent. Now, he must survive a runoff against Alief school board member Darlene Breaux. by Justin Miller