Thanks for visiting!! My name is Wayne, and I live in Houston, Texas. I wouldn't consider myself a "diehard" liberal activist, but I definitely have a Progressive view on most issues. I'm a proud Millennial, and I feel like the voice of my generation in Texas gets overshadowed by the older, more established groups. This is my effort to change that. Please come back and read when you can.
The Texas Progressive Alliance hopes everyone is dry and safe as it brings you this week's roundup.
Off the Kuff reviewed how several bad bills met their end in the waning days of the legislative session.
Letters from Texas worries about the possible effect of the Supreme Court taking up the latest Texas redistricting … Continue Reading ››
Ok everyone sing it with me...
Ding Dong The Lege is Dead! Which Ole Lege? The TEXAS Lege! Ding Dong The Texas Lege is DEAD!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHQLQ1Rc_Js
Though I guess it's up to your point of view on just how wicked it turned out to be.
We'll turn to Ross Ramsey of The Texas Tribune to give a proper … Continue Reading ››
It's a story that local public officials know all too well in the modern era... abdication of the Federal Government when it comes to infrastructure projects. Whether it was Democrats moving to prioritize other needs over needed infrastructure spending, or Republicans trying desperately to refuse spending of any kind, one thing is clear... federal partners … Continue Reading ››
The Texas Progressive Alliance welcomes the unofficial beginning of summer as it brings you this week's roundup.
Off the Kuff takes a look behind the scenes at the deal struck between Houston's Metro and US Rep. John Culberson.
Lightseeker at Texas Kaos injects a little Colbert humor into his piece about craven Texas politicians … Continue Reading ››
As Houstonians spent much of Memorial Day 2015 hearing news of massive flooding to their West, they were mostly untouched for the daylight hours... able to observe the day's solemn ceremonies as planned.
But with nightfall, the Bayou City joined that long list of Texans affected by the state's massive storm, stranding motorists and even … Continue Reading ››
It's been a long time coming, but Houston METRO finally reached the big day. Dug Begley of the Houston Chronicle has the scoop...
After years of construction and months of testing, riders began boarding Green Line trains headed from downtown east along Harrisburg and Purple Line trains toward the University of Houston and Palm Center Transit … Continue Reading ››
Admittedly, it has been much fun watching the Survivor-themed Cicus that is the 2016 Republican Presidential field. At present, any one of 20 notable contenders are criss-crossing the nation to share in what will ultimately be a very bright spotlight. But at the end of the day, there can still only be one.
For Democrats however, … Continue Reading ››
