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Op-Ed - Greater Lackland and San Antonio's West Side - LaKeisha D. Howard

San Antonio’s West Side did not arrive at its current challenges by accident, nor through a lack of effort or pride. Its story is one of service, industry, and resilience—followed by decisions made far from the neighborhoods that felt their consequences most deeply.

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Leadership Means Showing Up for Texas HD 124

San Antonio, Texas — LaKeisha Howard, independent candidate for Texas House District 124, released the following statement in response to recent public discussion surrounding legislative absences and enforcement actions at the Texas Capitol:

“The people of Texas House District 124 deserve a representative who shows up, stays present, and does the work they were elected to do.

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L.D. Howard Pledges to Support Congressional Term Limits

San Antonio, TX — U.S. Term Limits (USTL), the leader in the national, non-partisan movement to limit terms for elected officials, is gathering support from state lawmakers across the nation. Its mission is to get 34 states to apply for an amendment proposal convention specific to term limits on Congress. 2026 Texas state house candidate, Lakeisha D. Howard (district 124), has committed support for term limits on Congress by signing the term limits convention pledge. Previously, candidate Sylvia Soto also signed.

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L.D. Howard Opposes Proposed Third Future Takeover of Four Edgewood ISD Campuses

San Antonio, TX — Independent Texas House District 124 candidate L.D. Howard is urging Edgewood ISD trustees to reject a proposed partnership that would transfer management of four neighborhood schools to the Colorado‑based charter operator Third Future Schools. Ms. Howard expressed concern that the proposal reflects patterns seen in other charter partnerships across San Antonio that resulted in instability, disruption, and ultimately school closures.

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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.

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.”

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.