We will return for our regular meeting
on August 7, 2025 at:
Luby’s at 1201 W Baker Rd, Baytown, TX 77521
Meeting at 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
August 7, 2025 Speakers:
Republican Candidates challenging incumbent Lina Hidalgo in the 2026 Harris County Judge race.
*****************************
Oscar Gonzales was born in 1962 and raised in Houston’s historic 5th Ward/Tuffly Park neighborhood. In the early 1970s, his family moved to the Heights, where he later graduated from Reagan High School in 1980.
Rooted in a rich cultural heritage, Oscar’s mother is of Mexican and Portuguese descent, while his father’s lineage includes Native American ancestry from the Kickapoo tribe—and possibly the Karankawa. Spanish was his first language, and today he speaks both English and Spanglish, proudly connecting with a wide range of communities across Harris County.
Driven by strong family values and a relentless work ethic, Oscar started working as soon as his parents allowed. In 1988, he joined the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, launching a 30-year career in public service. He retired in 2018 after serving in nearly every division within the department, including:
• 1301 Jail Operations • Hospital Detail • Executive Bureau
• Narcotics • Criminal Court • Civil Court • Juvenile Court
• Family Court • Protective Order Court • Child Support Court
Beyond his professional service, Oscar has always been deeply involved in his community. He’s coached youth baseball, served as President of a Little League organization, and personally maintained baseball fields when red tape stalled progress. A devoted advocate for families and youth, Oscar has supported teens in crisis, assisted families navigating the court system, and helped organize adoption day celebrations and graduation events for children in the child protection system.
Oscar has also championed the rights of his fellow officers. As Vice President of the Mexican American Sheriffs Organization and a board member of the Harris County Sheriff’s Organization, he worked tirelessly to advocate for better pay and working conditions—often facing off with Commissioners Court to do what was right.
In his personal life, Oscar is a passionate car, truck, and motorcycle enthusiast. He also maintains an active lifestyle, enjoying inline skating, cycling, and weightlifting. Oscar Gonzales is not a career politician — he’s a lifelong public servant, a mentor, and a proud Houstonian who’s never stopped fighting for his neighbors and his county.
*****************************
Warren Howell was born-and-bred right here in Harris County, TX. Warren proudly served in the U.S. Air Force and then made his mark early on as Partner in the Beckner-Howell Building Corp. The company’s reputation was built on their ability to hire and retain some of the finest craftsmen in the industry. Warren then went on to lead 100+ employees in the local manufacture of roofing products. After selling that company, he entered the insurance business. Warren is the President and owner of Employers Risk Insurance. Warren also volunteers his time, serving as President of the Shadow Oaks Civic Association, representing over 1000 homes in the Spring Branch market, where he has lived for 4 decades.
Warren and his wife, Dr Paula Howell, have been happily married for over 40 years – Paula is the absolute light of his life.
*****************************
Aliza Dutt began her career in Washington, D.C. as a reporter covering the White House, Capitol Hill, and key federal agencies for Dow Jones and The Oil Daily. Her work appeared in The Wall Street Journal, Barron’s, and The New York Times. She later became a leading energy analyst, working for John S. Herold, Inc., where she authored reports on global oil markets, capital trends, and workforce shifts. Her insights were featured at international forums across Europe and North America.
In 2024, she was elected Mayor of Piney Point after serving as a City Council Member. As mayor, Aliza brought her private-sector experience and deeply held values into public service. She’s balanced budgets, stood up for taxpayers, and led through natural disasters and with transparency—always putting the community’s needs ahead of politics. She’s prioritized public safety, streamlined permitting, superior drainage, launched long-term strategic planning, and supported local control and first responders.
SAVE THE DATE
Texas Federation of Republican Women (TFRW)
2025 35th Biennial Convention
October 23-25, 2025
Grand Hyatt
600 E Market St, San Antonio, TX 78205
I