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Burt Levine has been writing for Page Family Publications covering Houston area politics, personalities and public affairs for more than 20 years from both political parties’ perspectives and five area Texas Gulf Coast counties.
Levine was born outside Chicago, grew up outside Los Angeles and after earning his Journalism Public Relations BA from the University of Louisiana served during The First Gulf War in the US Navy with US Marine Corps Fighter Wings. He later served our state and country in public affairs with the Texas Army and Texas Air National Guard.
Levine fervently flies the Flag for Faith, Family, Free Market and Free Enterprise. His passion is public relations for government entities and businesses. He works with candidates, construction, commercial realty and public law firms.
Burt and his wife Sandra, a Registered Nurse, make their home in Houston where they are actively involved at their congregation, veterans groups, chambers of commerce and are most proud of their daughters Chelsea and Samantha.
Burt is Houston Style Magazine's political writer.
Recent Stories
Ericka McCrutcheon Runs For Re-Election to HCAD Board
A low-profile Harris County race could have a big impact on property owners as three candidates compete for HCAD’s At-Large Place 3 seat.
Less Than a Month to Early Voting in Texas General Election
The countdown is on: Texas voter registration closes October 5, Early Voting begins October 19, and Election Day arrives November 3.
With Texas’ November 3 election just weeks away, Harris County voters are entering the final stretch—from the October 5 registration deadline to early voting, ballot preparation and Election Day.
FBISD Trustee Shirley Rose-Gilliam Gets Ready for Election
Veteran educator and Board Secretary seeks another term in a six-candidate Position 4 race to help guide one of Texas’ largest, most diverse school districts.
Veteran educator and current FBISD Board Secretary Dr. Shirley Rose-Gilliam seeks another term in a six-candidate Position 4 race as Fort Bend voters prepare to shape the future of one of Texas’ largest school districts.
Labor Day Kicks-Off Sprint to November 3 General Election
With registration closing October 5 and Early Voting opening October 19, Texas voters enter a consequential fall election stretching from Washington and Austin to Harris and Fort Bend counties.
Texas’ 2026 election countdown is on: with registration due October 5 and early voting starting October 19, here’s what Houston-area voters need to know before November 3.
Tarrant County Cuts 92 Polling Sites — and Voters Are Asking Why Democracy Needs Fewer Doors
A growing battleground county heads toward November with fewer voting locations and bigger questions about access.
Tarrant County is cutting 92 Election Day polling locations ahead of a pivotal midterm—and critics warn fewer voting sites could mean bigger barriers for voters.
DA Brian Middleton Drives Down Crime In Fort Bend County
As Fort Bend nears one million residents, DA Brian Middleton points to falling crime, strong partnerships and accountable justice as proof that safety and fairness can advance together.
Fort Bend County’s top prosecutor says crime is falling—but his broader vision for public safety, accountability and a rapidly growing county is drawing attention.
Abbott Appoints Former Democratic State Rep. Shawn Thierry as Harris County Judge
Once a Democratic lawmaker from Houston, now a Republican judicial appointee, Shawn Thierry’s political journey lands her on a newly created Harris County civil court bench.
Former Democratic state Rep. Shawn Nicole Thierry is taking another major turn in her political journey after Gov. Greg Abbott appointed her to Harris County’s newly created 515th Judicial District Court, moving from partisan politics to the judicial bench.
Dr. Letitia Plummer v. Orlando Sanchez Presents Choices to Women’s Chamber
Dr. Letitia Plummer and Orlando Sanchez offered Harris County voters sharply different visions for leadership Monday, sparring over emergency preparedness, taxes, public safety and the cost of county government as the November 3 election approaches.
Abbott Rallies Behind Paxton — But Talarico Has Turned Texas Into a Toss-Up
As Abbott rallies Republicans, Talarico’s money, message and crossover appeal turn Texas into a true Senate battleground.
Texas’ 2026 Senate race is no longer a guaranteed Republican win, as James Talarico’s surging campaign, strong fundraising and competitive polling put Ken Paxton on notice ahead of November.
U.S. Rep. Menefee Motivates Voters at Meyerland Meeting
Congressman Christian Menefee brought an urgent message to Meyerland Area Democrats: with Texas and congressional control on the November 3 ballot, he urged voters to register, organize and participate in the 2026 midterm election.