‘No Kings’ rallies draw demonstrators across Houston area ahead of early voting – Click2Houston

‘No Kings’ rallies draw demonstrators across Houston area ahead of early voting  Click2Houston

“No Kings” rallies and voter-engagement events are taking place across the Houston area Saturday, with organizers encouraging residents to make a plan to vote ahead of the November election. HOUSTON – Demonstrators gathered outside Houston City Hall on Saturday for a “No Kings” rally, joining a nationwide movement raising concerns about government accountability and encouraging voter participation ahead of the November election. Other events were scheduled across the Houston area, including The Woodlands and west Harris County, as organizers urged eligible voters to make a plan to vote. Participants at the Houston rally pointed to a range of concerns, including immigration enforcement, public education, property taxes, affordability and the direction of the country.

For Ashley Escandon, an organizer with 50501-Houston, the event was an opportunity to help people understand their voting rights and prepare to cast their ballots. “We have the power to make change. We have the power to go out and vote. And we have the power for a better future,” Escandon said. Some attendees said they were frustrated with the current administration and wanted to see changes in government. Kathy Lamb said she attended the rally to encourage people to vote. “The real way we can change things is to vote in this election,” Lamb said. Other demonstrators highlighted issues affecting families across Texas, including public schools,