Monthly Archives: March 2015

Texas Politics

Texoblogosphere: Week of March 30th

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The Texas Progressive Alliance thinks even Ted Cruz deserves affordable health insurance as it brings you this week's roundup. Off the Kuff hears the death rattle of the anti-gay forces. Harold Cook explains how the "school choice" scam works. Horwitz at Texpatriate makes an early pick and endorses Sylvester Turner for mayor of … Continue Reading ››
Houston, Houston Politics, Texas Politics

Interstate 69 Fully Routed Through Houston, Harris County

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It's been a very piecemeal process, but another big step towards the formation of Interstate 69 is now complete, with the route now fully decided through Houston and Harris County.  Here's more from the Alliance for I-69 Texas...
The 11.9 mile section of US 59 inside of Loop 610 in Houston has been added … Continue Reading ››
Texas Politics

Texoblogosphere: Week of March 23rd

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The Texas Progressive Alliance roots for underdogs even to the detriment of its own brackets as it brings you this week's roundup. Off the Kuff argues against having a state spending cap, much less making it tighter. Libby Shaw writing for Texas Kaos and contributing to Daily Kos makes a solid case … Continue Reading ››
Music Musings

Music Musings: Charli XCX ft. Rita Ora “Doing It”

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As the 2010s roll on through the 2nd half of the decade, many in the pop music world have begun to look for the sounds and trends which define this decade.  Will the 2010s be nothing more than a re-hash of the 1980s?  Will Disco make a triumphant return? The answer is still unclear, but if … Continue Reading ››
Music Musings

Music Musings: Gorgon City Ft. Jennifer Hudson “Go All Night”

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If we had to isolate a single term to define pop music in the 21st century, the task would be a momentous one indeed. So far, this century has seen almost every type of music have at least a small moment in the sun. But among the main genre groups, only one can stand up as … Continue Reading ››
Houston Politics

Texoblogosphere: Week of March 16th

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The Texas Progressive Alliance is still full from celebrating Pi Day as it brings you this week's roundup. Off the Kuff reports on the last (we hope) special legislative election of the year. Libby Shaw writing for Texas Kaos and contributing to Daily Kos is both outraged and embarrassed by the 47 GOP … Continue Reading ››
Houston, Houston Politics, Texas Politics

Big Oil Sues To Weaken Houston Pollution Regulators

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In an era where many of the nation's richest cities have forged their wealth in big banks and stock market trading, Houston has maintained its standing as an industrial town.  A large part of the metropolitan economy centers around production and shipping.  One third of America's plastics, and one fourth of all gasoline production … Continue Reading ››