In a stunning turn of events, state Rep. Dustin Burrows of Lubbock claimed Saturday evening that he had the necessary votes to become the next speaker of the Texas House. "The speaker's race is over," ...

David Alan Opuulani Burrows Oct. 18, 1961 ~ Jan. 13, 2009 Resident of Pleasant Hill David Alan Opuulani Burrows was born in Portland, Oregon on October 18, 1961. At the age of three, his parents ...

In his bid to replace Dade Phelan as speaker of the Texas House of Representatives, Dustin Burrows has only one path to victory: courting Democrats. That's a pretty risky path in a state where ...

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Age 54, passed away December 25, 2013. David was a man of honor, principles, and integrity. He was respected and greatly loved by family and friends. Loving and cherished husband of Janet; beloved ...