Press Releases

This Week at City Hall

Sep. 21, 2018Office of Council Member Ellen Cohen

This Week: Erosion Control Project Approved for Little Thicket Park; Quality of Life Committee to Meet; Houston Public Works Department public meeting on upcoming water line improvement project for portions of South Blvd and Westpark Dr. Continue Reading »

Cohen Releases Poll Results and Strong Financial Report

Sep. 27, 2010 in Press Releases

State Representative Ellen Cohen released today the results of a poll conducted in Texas House District 134 during September 10 – 15. The poll shows Cohen leading by a 57% to 30% margin and holding a substantial lead among every demographic group. The results show that Cohen is remarkably well known in the District and her positive image and job ratings are virtually unchanged from those recorded in March. The official poll memo can be located at www.ellencohen.org. Continue Reading »

Representative Ellen Cohen Shows Strong Financial Report

Jul. 13, 2010 in Press Releases

State Representative Ellen Cohen will report more than $265,000 cash on hand reflecting the funds raised during the campaign reporting period of January 1, 2010 – June 30, 2010. The report reflects the commitment of over 450 donors who are enthusiastically supporting Rep. Cohen’s work in the Texas House of Representatives. Cohen’s financial report reflects diverse support from Democrats, Republicans and Independents, many of whom have supported Cohen since her first campaign. Continue Reading »

Rep. Cohen Receives National Visionary Voice Award

May. 11, 2010 in Press Releases

AUSTIN — Representative Ellen Cohen today received the 2010 Visionary Voice Award at the Texas Capitol. Presented each year by the National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC), the award recognizes individuals around the country who are doing outstanding advocacy and community work to end or prevent sexual violence. Continue Reading »

State Rep. Ellen Cohen Named to House Select Committee on Federal Legislation

Jan. 12, 2010 in Press Releases

Today, Speaker Joe Straus (R-San Antonio) announced the formation of the House Select Committee on Federal Legislation. The committee will closely monitor significant pending federal legislation with specific emphasis on health care reform efforts. State Representative Ellen Cohen of District 134 was among the members appointed to the newly formed Committee. Continue Reading »

State Representative Cohen Honored by Texas Academy of Family Physicians

Jul. 19, 2008 in Press Releases

State Representative Ellen Cohen received the Texas Academy of Family Physicians (TAFP) 2008 Patient Advocacy Award, Saturday, July 19, 2008. Continue Reading »

State Rep. Ellen Cohen Receives Patient Advocacy Award

Jul. 19, 2008 in Press Releases

State Representative Ellen Cohen of Houston, Texas was awarded the Patient Advocacy from the Texas Academy of Family Physicians
at the organization’s 59th Annual Session and Scientific Assembly in Houston July 19. Continue Reading »

Ellen Cohen Announces 2008 Campaign Kick-Off

Feb. 4, 2008 in Press Releases

State Representative Ellen Cohen will kick-off her 2008 campaign on Thursday, February 21st at Bammel Hall, located at 3215 Westheimer, from 5:30 to 7:00 pm. Cohen will offer remarks at 6:30 after introductions by supporters Mica Mosbacher and Mayor Bill White. Continue Reading »