Tax Day Rallies in Tyler, Longview

EAST TEXAS — At least two East Texas groups holdd events Saturday as tax season winds down. A Tax Day Tea Party, sponsored by We The People-Longview, was held on the Gregg County Courthouse Lawn. Guest speakers included radio talk show host, author, filmmaker, and singer/songwriter Mike Church; LouAnn Anderson with Americans for Prosperity; Dr. Keith A. Rothra, Professor of History and Political Science with LeTourneau University & Kilgore College; and Mike Schwartz, Co-Founder of We The People-Longview.

The Tyler Tea Party held a Tax Day TEA (taxed enough already) Rally from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. on the downtown square. Featured Speakers included Neal Barton, Mike Church, U.S. Rep. Louie Gohmert, Retired Judge Cynthia Kent, and local attorney Ken Good. Entertainment will be provided by American Idol finalist Krista Branch. Among the topics, overspending, freedom of religion, the right to bear arms – and yes, even the controversial birth certificate issue was mentioned. You can go to http://www.tylerteaparty.org for more information.