The Texas Progressive Alliance thanks Sen. Ted Cruz for his hard work making the Republican Party more unpopular than ever as it brings you this week's roundup.
Off the Kuff connects a flap over reduced tuition at UTSA for same-sex spouses of active military members to the 2014 campaign.
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Monthly Archives: October 2013
Parker Makes Complete Streets a Houston Priority
Some fantastic news out of the Mayor's office today...
Mayor Annise Parker Announces Visionary Complete Streets Policy for Houston
At the site of Texas' first certified GreenRoads projects in Midtown, Mayor Annise Parker today unveiled a transformative new approach for Houston streets that will accommodate the needs of … Continue Reading ››
Hope in Haltom City
Hope was born in Haltom City, Texas.
Last week, on the very same stage that she received her high school diploma, Texas State Senator Wendy Davis took a huge leap of faith, and entered the race for Texas Governor. She did this already knowing the basic facts of the race, … Continue Reading ››
Last week, on the very same stage that she received her high school diploma, Texas State Senator Wendy Davis took a huge leap of faith, and entered the race for Texas Governor. She did this already knowing the basic facts of the race, … Continue Reading ››
Wendy Davis, Annise Parker hold Press Conference
State Senator and Gubernatorial Candidate Wendy Davis appeared at Houston City Hall with Mayor Annise Parker, Harris County Sheriff Adrian Garcia, and City Council members Wanda Adams, Ed Gonzalez, Ellen Cohen and Mike Laster. The Press Conference was not broadcast live, but all local media outlets appeared to be present.
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TLCQ 2013: Annise D. Parker
In the Fifteenth installment of the 2013 Texas Leftist Candidate Questionnaire, we hear from Hon. Annise D. Parker, current Mayor of Houston, and running for her third and final term.
Please note: Responses have been received directly from the candidate, and have been posted ver batim from the email received. This is done out of … Continue Reading ››
GOP Shutdown gets EPIC SNL Parody
Though the echo chamber of Fox News may think otherwise, to most Americans it's pretty clear which political party is receiving blame for the current government shutdown. House Republicans, try as they might, cannot escape the mess that they have caused. In fact, the New York Times revealed that the Government shutdown was Continue Reading ››
TLCQ 2013: Roland Chavez
In the Fourteenth installment of the 2013 Texas Leftist Candidate Questionnaire, we hear from Roland M. Chavez, candidate for Houston City Council At Large Position 3.
Please note: Responses have been received directly from the candidate, and have been posted ver batim from the email received. This is done out of … Continue Reading ››
Please note: Responses have been received directly from the candidate, and have been posted ver batim from the email received. This is done out of … Continue Reading ››