People in the News

October 31, 2012

Houston ISD students & staff encourage early voting in Texas Gangnam Style – only 3 days left!

Houston Students, Teachers & Principals Get Out the Vote -- Gangnam Style

Houston Students, Teachers & Principals Get Out the Vote -- Gangnam Style

Watch this video on YouTube

Gangnam Style is one of the hottest songs these days by South Korean pop singer PSY. As we count down to the last three days of early voting in Texas, the Houston ISD students, principals and staff members created a fun video to the tune of the song to encourage folks to VOTE.

Enjoy the video, but keep in mind early voting throughout Texas is available only until Friday, November 2. The remaining dates and times are:

Wednesday, October 31 – 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Thursday, November 1 – 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Friday, November 2 – 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Remember the Voter ID law is not in effect, you only need your voter registration card.

If you have any questions about Early Voting:

In Dallas County call (214) 819-6359
In Collin County call (972) 547-1900 or (800) 687-8546

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