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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
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.
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U.S. Rep. Menefee Motivates Voters at Meyerland Meeting
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Rep. Talarico Reaches Out to Harris County Hispanic Voters
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Texas Is Less Than Three Months Away from Tectonic Elections
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Missouri City Council Members Dedicate Freedom Tree Park
A 14-Year-Old Heiress, a Community’s Emancipation and a Living Oak That Still Speaks
Missouri City's new Freedom Tree Park transforms a historic emancipation site into a place where art, history, and community come together to honor the past and inspire future generations.
Reyes and Wiltz Bring Light—and Resolve—to Monday Meyerland Meeting
Grief, accountability and hope took center stage as East Houston advocate Conchita Reyes and Pearland Mayor Quentin Wiltz delivered powerful messages on justice, service and the future of democracy at the Meyerland Area Democrats meeting.
Houston Turns Out—and Turns Up the Heat—for James Talarico
Democratic U.S. Senate nominee James Talarico spent a day in Houston making a direct appeal to Black voters, promising to earn—not assume—their support ahead of November's election.
Attorney Jacob Monty Is Shocked by Salgado’s Shooting
Houston Tragedy Raises Urgent Questions About Immigration Enforcement, Transparency and American Democracy
Houston attorney Jake Monty says the fatal ICE shooting of longtime Houston resident Lorenzo Salgado Araujo should become a turning point in the national conversation about immigration enforcement, transparency and accountability.
Leticia Gutierrez Gains Ground in New CD 9 Congress Race
Democratic nominee Leticia Gutierrez is taking her grassroots message directly to voters as she campaigns across Texas’ newly redrawn Congressional District 9, emphasizing working families, environmental justice, and community roots ahead of the November election.
Fort Bend County Attorney Smith-Lawson Says Daniel Wong’s Interim Authority Has Ended, Sparking Legal Showdown
A legal dispute over the authority of Fort Bend County's interim judge has placed the county government at a crossroads, raising questions about judicial appointments, public trust, and who has the legal authority to lead as the 2026 election approaches.