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.
If you're from the city of Houston, no one has to tell you how awesome of a place it is. But did you know that the Bayou City has some major international fans like superstar rapper Drake? Here's the run-down from Zach Frydenlund at Complex Music...
The Texas Progressive Alliance doesn't need hindsight to know that invading Iraq was a tragically stupid decision as it brings you this week's roundup.
Off the Kuff is pleasantly surprised to hear that the Houston Metropolitan Transit Authority and US Rep. John Culberson have reached an accord in their longstanding feud over funding for … Continue Reading ››
Remember last November, when the state of Texas had the opportunity to choose its next Lieutenant Governor? At the time, both candidates made their views on the matter of in-state college tuition guidelines abundantly clear... Democrat Leticia Van de Putte supported in-state tuition for undocumented students, while Republican Dan Patrick was staunchly opposed. In … Continue Reading ››
So last Friday, I wrote the following regarding then-unknown plans surrounding the new open-door policy between U.S. Congressman John Culberson, and the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, AKA METRO...
"But let’s be clear on what the Congressman did not promise. If a new vote occurs, rail supporters can be sure that Culberson and his group … Continue Reading ››
It's probably no secret that recent years have brought some huge changes at METRO... a complete scrubbing of former leadership, the formation and soon-to-be implementation of an entirely new local bus system, and the successful construction of 3 new light rail lines. For all these reasons, the METRO of today has very little … Continue Reading ››
Last Saturday's highly contested municipal election in San Antonio produced an historic result, as two female minority politicians advance to a run-off for the city's top job, besting all of their numerous male contenders. Here's the story from Patrick Svitek of the Texas Tribune...
The Texas Progressive Alliance is busy designing its own TexMoji as it brings you this week's roundup.
Off the Kuff is busy popping popcorn so as to fully enjoy the Jonathan Stickland soap opera.
Letters from Texas guest blogger Russ Tidwell explains what the SCOTUS ruling that invalidated Alabama's Congressional redistricting means for … Continue Reading ››
