Houston mayoral candidates debate at Rice

The four leading candidates to succeed Houston Mayor Bill White took part in a debate at the Grand Hall in Rice Memorial Center Sept. 23. From left, Harris County Department of Education Trustee Roy Morales, City Councilman Peter Brown, former City Attorney Gene Locke and City Controller Annise Parker ’78 listen as a panel of Hispanic media professionals pose questions to the candidates about issues that affect the Hispanic community.

The event was moderated by Art Rascon, anchor at KTRK-TV Channel 13, and sponsored by the Houston Association of Hispanic Media Professionals and Rice’s Multicultural Community Relations, Public Affairs.