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TLCQ 2016: Matt Murphy

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In the First installment of the 2016 Texas Leftist Candidate Questionnaire, we hear from Matt Murphy, candidate for the Texas House of Representatives, District 147.  He is a Republican. Please note: Responses are directly from the candidate, and have been posted ver batim from the email received. This is done out of fairness to all … Continue Reading ››
Houston, Texas

2016 Texas Leftist Candidate Questionnaire

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As Early Voting is literally days away for the Lone Star State, Texas Leftist has once again seeking to grow the information available to voters by asking candidates directly.  For the 2016 Texas Leftist Candidate Questionnaire (TLCQ), candidates across the region  have already been sent information, and each response will be published as it is received. … Continue Reading ››
Houston, Houston Politics

SAVED? Commissioners’ Court Moves Forward On Astrodome Plan

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Last year as Houston's world-famous Astrodome celebrated its 50th Anniversary, many of the folks in attendance were left to wonder if that celebration would be its last.  Since Harris County voters rejected a 2013 proposal to rehab the structure, many have been watching and waiting for some bad news to come.  Even as … Continue Reading ››
Houston, Texas, Texas Politics

Texoblogosphere: Week of September 19th

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The Texas Progressive Alliance prefers tote bags for its deplorables as it brings you this week's roundup. Off the Kuff encourages you to read the Houston Chronicle's story about how special education services have been systematically denied to Texas families. Libby Shaw at Daily Kos is not in the least bit surprised to know … Continue Reading ››
Houston, Houston Politics, Politics

Harris County Officer Escapes Indictment in Death of Ashtian Barnes

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The numbers are startling, the similarities are haunting, and the frequency... incomprehensible.  As citizens across this country continue to be unlawfully detained, arrested and even killed by police under circumstances that are questionable at best, the grieving families of these victims are left with little peace or consolation. Such is the case for the family … Continue Reading ››
Houston, Houston Politics

Mayor Turner Takes Chron to Task On Affordable Housing Debate

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Across the United States, election season is coming to a fever pitch.  But one year ago, Houstonians were already preparing for a crucial series of elections which would shape the future of the city, region and beyond.  Most of the debate last year was around the defeated Houston Equal Rights Ordinance, with few other … Continue Reading ››
Houston, Politics, Texas Politics

Texoblogosphere: Week of August 8th

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The Texas Progressive Alliance is feeling the Olympic spirit as it brings you this week's roundup. Off the Kuff is pleased by the changes to voter ID requirements that were agreed to last week. CouldBeTrue of South Texas Chisme, like the US Hispanic Congressional Caucus, is disgusted with the CEO of IBC bank … Continue Reading ››