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UPDATE: HCSO Files Charges In Murder Case

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After weeks of fear, confusion and uncertainty, some critical evidence has been revealed. Here’s the update, vja City Of Houston presser... The Jazmine Barnes Homicide investigation has taken a new direction. Detectives are in the process of interviewing persons of interest. More details will be released as soon as possible. #hounews #JusticeForJazmine Authorities now believe that initial … Continue Reading ››
Houston

Houstonians, Nation Search For Terrorist Killer of 7-year old Jazmine Barnes

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On Sunday morning just hours before the New Year, one Houston family awoke with the same promise and hope that we all have for the coming year.   With a loving mom and sweet young children, they were excited to see what 2019 would have in store for them as they ventured out to run an … Continue Reading ››
Houston, Texas

Texoblogosphere: Week of November 19th

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The Texas Progressive Alliance wishes everyone a happy Thanksgiving as it brings you this week's roundup. Off the Kuff looked at the results of the Congressional races to find some themes about what happened and what we can learn from them. SocraticGadfly remembers the centenary of the 11th hour of the 11th day of … Continue Reading ››
Houston, Texas

Alpha Big H: GaWC Ranks Houston As Texas’ First ‘Alpha World City’

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In Texas, we talk alot about the "Big D".  But it might just be time to up the conversation about the "Big H". According to the UK based Globalization and World Cities Research Network, the leading academic think tank on cities in globalization, the city of Houston has been doing some B-I-G things of late.  So … Continue Reading ››
Houston, Houston Politics, Texas, Texas Politics

Voter Suppression 101: Why Are Harris County Voters Subjected To Limited Hours, Locations?

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It may not be top of mind for most visitors, but the city of Houston and its surrounding region is something of an educational powerhouse.  With nearly 100,000 students in the area's public and private universities, Greater Houston is a regular destination for young adults seeking higher education advancement.
Houston, Texas, Texas Politics

Texas Leftist 2018 Endorsements

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After much consideration, and several requests from loyal readers, Texas Leftist has decided to issue endorsements for the 2018 Election.  And yes, this endorsement list is being compiled without having completed a general election questionnaire series, known as the TLCQ.  But knowing how important this list is to some readers, for one final time, … Continue Reading ››
Arts and Culture, Houston, Texas Politics

Texoblogosphere: Week of June 18th

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The Texas Progressive Alliance strongly condemns the inhumane practice of separating families from their children as it brings you its weekly roundup. Off the Kuff looked back at the polls from 2010 and 2014 to get a sense of where we are today. SocraticGadfly talks about the need for third parties of the … Continue Reading ››