Commissioner Dexter L. McCoy
@FBCPrecinct4
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Proudly serving the people of #FortBendCounty #Texas since 2023. Follow this page to keep up with my work and advocacy on behalf of Precinct 4.
MissionBend/Richmond/Rosenberg
Joined January 2023
Today, we honor Transgender Day of Remembrance, a solemn moment to remember the transgender individuals whose lives were lost to violence, hatred, and intolerance. We stand in solidarity with the transgender community. https://t.co/VxBwl0sgCP
cnn.com
On a cool November night in 1999, dozens of transgender people and their friends stood thousands of miles apart in Boston and San Francisco. They lit slender candles and spoke into the surrounding...
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Commissioner Dexter L. McCoy's Official Statement on Attorney General Opinion regarding County Attorney's Authority.
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Governor Abbott’s declaration labeling CAIR as a foreign terrorist organization is a deeply troubling attack on civil rights. I stand with CAIR, with Muslim Texans, and with every community targeted by hate masquerading as policy. https://t.co/PEj60W3M0s
nytimes.com
Gov. Greg Abbott said the state could now take steps to shut down the Council on American-Islamic Relations. The group said the declaration had no basis in fact or law.
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Commissioner Dexter L. McCoy's Official Statement on Federal Court Ruling Blocking Abbott & Trump’s Redistricting Power Grab.
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“It is a living legacy and a testimony to the resilience and contributions of African Americans,” McCoy said. “We want every visitor to understand the history that shaped us and the unity and progress we must continue to build together.” https://t.co/cVqMxH2FHC
houstonchronicle.com
Fort Bend County leaders, descendants and community members gathered Saturday to dedicate a new monument and park honoring the legacy of one of Texas’ earliest African American settlements.
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"When I knocked on doors in this community when I was running for county commissioner, it broke my heart to hear some of the residents talking about how they struggled to get their kids online, when they were trying to learn during COVID," https://t.co/N8oiXjRnvB
houstonpublicmedia.org
Comcast is undertaking an $18 million project to bring high-speed internet to rural parts of the Houston region.
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The Hobby School 🎉celebrates students who are the first in their families to pursue a four-year degree. Meet Sofiah Ahmad, a Civic Houston Intern working in the office of @FBCPrecinct4, whose passion for service drives her academic journey and career plans.
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Comcast Broadband Expansion Press Conference: https://t.co/J26vTWGfDW
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"We gather today to dedicate a monument unlike any other in this state, in this nation, and dare I say in this world. One that brings our history out of the shadows, shining and stretching toward the light," McCoy said. https://t.co/3l3o3T600N
fortbendstar.com
The sky was bright with a scattering of clouds on Saturday morning as hundreds of people gathered at Bates M. Allen Park in Kendleton to celebrate the dedication of the
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“The African American Heritage Monument and Park is more than a landmark; it is a living legacy and a testimony to resilience,” McCoy said. https://t.co/hRdjlDWZRh
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"The new, expanded facility in Kendleton will provide the space and visibility needed to host school tours, community events, and cultural programs that educate future generations about Texas’s deep agricultural and historical roots," McCoy said. https://t.co/2kaqMxudGC
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“Now in a permanent location, right here, on this hallowed ground ... hundreds of thousands of people every year are going to come to this site. And that means great things for the entirety of our community and the identity of this space we call home.” https://t.co/yVc3wAtJo2
communityimpact.com
Fort Bend County, Kendleton and Black Cowboy Museum officials broke ground on the new home of the Black Cowboy Museum in Kendleton.
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"The new building will be about 10x the size of the current museum, located in the Bates Allen Park alongside other pieces of the county’s larger project to honor African American history, including a memorial recognizing the practice of convict leasing." https://t.co/vOm9zA92zx
houstonchronicle.com
From a one-room storefront in Rosenberg to a new $4 million home, Larry Callies’ Black Cowboy Museum is expanding — and so is the story of who built Texas — writes the editorial board's Leah...
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"The museum will host a groundbreaking at 9:30 a.m. Nov. 4, with construction expected to take just under a year...at Bates Allen Park, [in Kendleton] located at 630 Charlie Roberts Lane." https://t.co/nkjCVE98kF
communityimpact.com
Larry Callies’ Black Cowboy Museum will soon have a new home in Kendleton.
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"The commissioners court's decision to hire the law firm comes after the county judge made multiple attempts to hire outside legal counsel to advise the commissioners court." https://t.co/l7olvLMpKC
houstonpublicmedia.org
The vote comes after County Judge KP George has made multiple attempts to hire an outside law firm to advise commissioners court, in place of the county attorney, an elected official.
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“In extended remarks, McCoy referenced legal opinions issued by several Texas Attorney Generals dating back decades and other documents supporting his contention that Smith-Lawson's office had sole authority over the civil legal matters of the county.” https://t.co/chdN0rG82x
fortbendstar.com
The battle over the redistricting of Fort Bend County precinct lines may have ended – barring any future litigation – but a related skirmish continued last week as the Republican
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"A $10 million African American Heritage Monument and Park, years in the making, is set to be dedicated on Saturday, Nov. 8, at Bates Allen Park in Kendleton." https://t.co/ttndOWZdwc
click2houston.com
Nestled just outside of Houston lies Kendleton — one of the first U.S. towns founded by freed slaves. Rooted in history, this tight-knit community has weathered time’s passage, holding fast to the...
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Happy #Diwali, Fort Bend County! I’m so proud to represent a community as diverse, vibrant, and unique as ours. May this Festival of Lights bring joy, prosperity, and new beginnings to everyone celebrating across our county.
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As we gear up for a weekend of festivities, I wanted to share a message for all of us celebrating #Diwali this weekend. May the Festival of Lights bring joy, prosperity, and new beginnings to you and your loved ones. #HappyDiwali #FestivalOfLights
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I wanted to share my closing statement from this week’s final redistricting meeting, because understanding our shared history is essential to building our future together. #FBCPrecinct4 #Redistricting #texas #fortbend #rosenberg #missionbend #kendleton #sugarland
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