Mar 15
The emotions were mixed. There was both joy and sadness as co-workers trouped in for Darlynn Jones retirement party. The guests ranged in rank from former State Representative Tommy Merritt to several judges, and her co-wrokers. Darlynn Jones did not know she had so many friends and co-workers who cared about her. The surprise retirement …
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Jan 05
State Representative David Simpson (R-Longview) has agreed to four candidate forums to be held before the end of early voting. “I am glad that Mr. Merritt has finally decided he is willing to attend a public candidate forum with me,” said Rep. Simpson. “Despite multiple attempts two years ago to set up a public forum …
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Dec 08
Former State Representative Tommy Merritt has officially announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for State Representative, District 7. Merritt served in the Texas Legislature from 1997 – 2011. During his tenure, he was Chairman of the House Committees on Public Safety and Energy Resources. He also served on the committees for Transportation, Local & …
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