How ‘The People’s Filibuster’ Changed Texas Politics

Everyday on this planet, people experience a defining moment in their life... a marriage, divorce, the birth of a child, starting college, a new job... these events are significant to that individual, and the close family and friends around them.  Then there are even rarer occasions where we experience a defining moment as a collective, … Continue Reading ››

Remember Sussudio: Phil Collins Donates Alamo Treasures To Texas

What do a legendary British pop singer and over 26 million proud Lone Star State dwellers have in common?  A deep love of a defining moment in Texas History. From the Houston Chronicle (via the AP), check out what happened this week in San-- San Antonio!
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Remember the Alamo? Continue Reading ››

Texoblogosphere: Week of June 23rd

The Texas Progressive Alliance managed to tear itself away from watching the World Cup just long enough to bring you this week's roundup. Off the Kuff sets a standard for success for Democrats in the fall elections. Libby Shaw at Texas Kaos is not in the least bit surprised to learn Texas Republican politicians … Continue Reading ››