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Related: About this forumGiant Mural of Beto O'Rourke as 'Superman' Pops Up in Houston
A giant mural featuring Democratic candidate for Senate Beto ORourke as a superhero-inspired figure has popped up in the Second Ward.
We decided to do Beto in kind of a Superman garb, Melissa Eason, one of the artists behind the mural, said. He is holding his hands on his jacket and opening up his shirt to reveal the state of Texas with the Houston star on it.
Congressman ORourke is running against GOP incumbent Senator Ted Cruz in a race that has gained national attention. The mural was completed as the first week of early voting comes to an end. Harris County saw high early voter turnout with a total of 309,115 people having cast their ballots as of Thursday, according to the Harris County Clerk.
The mural is located in the Second Ward on Harrisburg and Sampson. Eason teamed up with local muralist, Anat Ronen, to create the design, which took about three days to paint.
Read more: https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/arts-culture/politics-arts-culture/2018/10/26/309609/giant-mural-of-beto-orourke-as-superman-pops-up-in-houston/
sheshe2
(83,751 posts)TXN in WA
(102 posts)And yes, usually there are people out there taking pictures. It was nice to see a constable parked there over the weekend, keeping an eye open for any vandalism. This mural is super well done!
MontanaMama
(23,313 posts)Go Beto!!!!!
Silver1
(721 posts)Very nice ...
Lonestarblue
(9,984 posts)Beto did a great job with the Chris Matthews interview last night at the University of Houston. Im really hoping those enthusiastic students get out and vote for hum.
sandensea
(21,627 posts)ZeroSomeBrains
(638 posts)Catherine Vincent
(34,489 posts)But I have a feeling with all the machines switching votes, he may not win. I already voted btw.