Alvarado's birthday brings out surprising dancer

  Over the weekend, outgoing council member Carol Alvarado held her annual birthday bash at the Rice Hotel.  Joining her were the usual group of family, friends, supporters, and a few politicians as well.  I'll name the politicians in a moment.  But first, Alvarado's birthday is usually a fun time had by most, and this year was no exception.  While no one was surprised that former Survivor Contestant and current City Council candidate Jolanda Jones hit the dance floor, we did get one surprising dancer:  Congresswoman Sheila Jackson-Lee.  With her trademark coif and wearing a very congressional looking suit, Jackson-Lee hit the dance floor.  Council candidate James Rodriguez, City hall regular Jose Soto, and former insider Giovani Garibay watched from the sidelines.  Political consultant Marc Campos, Pam Gardner of the Astros, and Greater Houston Partnership VP Gerrard Torres were also there.  And no, this wasn't the super-special party worthy of the Shelby Hodge column, but it's on the political blog!