L.D. Howard for Texas House District 124

2026

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Conversations with L.D. Howard Episode 7

Title: A Foundation of Home and Hope: L.D. Howard for HD 124


"Every neighbor is family and every voice matters."

In this introduction to her 2026 campaign, U.S. Air Force Veteran and Independent candidate L.D. Howard emphasizes a fundamental truth: every family has the right to feel safe in their homes and neighborhoods. While this video introduces her "People Over Politics" philosophy, it also serves as the doorway to her comprehensive, clinical, and strategic approach to housing in Texas House District 124.
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Independent Candidate L.D. Howard Warns of "ADA Funding Black Hole" Following San Antonio Student Walkout Schedules

SAN ANTONIO, TX – L.D. Howard, Independent candidate for Texas House District 124, issued a formal statement today regarding the coordinated "Student Walkout Protests" scheduled to impact multiple West Side campuses on Jan. 30, 2026. While affirming the passion and dignity of the district's youth, Howard is urging families to understand the "Average Daily Attendance" (ADA) funding risk that threatens to further destabilize a school system already navigating historic budget deficits.
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Independent Candidate L.D. Howard to Host Valentine’s Day "Love in Action" Meet & Greet for District 124

SAN ANTONIO, TX – On Saturday, February 14, L.D. Howard, a U.S. Air Force veteran and Independent candidate for Texas House District 124, will host a community Meet & Greet at Exquisite Elegance. Following the recent filing deadline for the 2026 election cycle, L.D. Howard is centering this campaign on a "People Over Politics" platform, emphasizing clinical mental health expertise and sustainable economic development for the West Side and Greater Lackland.
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Tea & Breakfast with Independent Candidate L.D. Howard

SAN ANTONIO, Texas – On Saturday, December 13, L.D. Howard, Independent candidate for Texas House District 124, hosted a "Tea, Tacos, and Resources" community gathering at Exquisite Elegance. The event brought together residents from across the West Side and Greater Lackland area to discuss a vision for the district rooted in faith, service, and "Love in Action".

Addressing a diverse room of veterans, families, and community leaders, Howard emphasized her unique position as a non-partisan voice.

 
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Tea & Breakfast with Independent Candidate L.D. Howard

SAN ANTONIO, TX—L.D. Howard, a U.S. Air Force retiree and recent retiree from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, and an Independent Candidate for State Representative, District 124, will host a "Tea & Breakfast" community event to directly engage with voters.

The event is a direct reflection of her commitment to "Showing Love in Action with Sustainability" and placing "People Over Politics."
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L. D. Howard Announces Independent Candidacy for Texas House District 124

L.D. Howard makes remarks thanking supporters and laying out her vision for House District 124
On Oct. 5, 2025, L.D. Howard officially announced her bid for the Texas House District 124 seat.
SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Oct. 7, 2025 – Retired U.S. Air Force veteran, counselor, and entrepreneur LaKeisha D. Howard officially launched her independent campaign for Texas House of Representatives District 124 today. Announcing her bid to a gathering of supporters, Howard outlined a vision centered on her motto, “Faith, Service, and People First.”

 
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U.S. Air Force Veteran L.D. Howard Files for Texas House District 124, Championing "People Over Politics"

L.D. Howard makes her campaign official with a filing at the Texas Department of State in Austin.
AUSTIN, Texas – L.D. Howard, a U.S. Air Force retiree and recent retiree from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, officially submitted her candidate application today to run as an Independent for the Texas State House of Representatives, District 124. Howard, accompanied by her husband Brian, traveled to Austin to file the application, formalizing her commitment to bringing servant leadership and a new, non-partisan voice to the Texas legislature.
 
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