Syndicated radio personality Jim Hightower is giving the keynote address at the Cole County Democratic Central Committee's annual Governor James T. Blair Award Dinner April 25 at Capitol Plaza Hotel.
The Blair Dinner honoree this year is long-time Cole County Public Administrator Marilyn Schmutzler.
Elected twice to the position of Texas Commissioner of Agriculture, Hightower's tenure was noted for fostering organic production, alternative crops, and direct marketing by small farmers.
Hightower writes a monthly populist progressive newsletter, the "Hightower Lowdown," which is known for investigative journalism.
His radio commentary is heard on more than 150 stations cost-to-coast and his syndicated column is carried by some 75 newspapers.
Tickets to the event are available from Committee President Steve Waters at 573-645-0627 or from Treasurer Ken Menges at [email protected].