One thing you can say for Texas... we sure like to stay in legal trouble.
Whether it's picking constant fights with the Obama Administration, being a thorn in the side of the EPA, or spawning lawsuits from severe funding cuts to public schools, the Republican-dominated state government cannot seem to stay out of court.
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Lisa Falkenberg Receives Houston City Proclamation
Tuesday was a very special day at Houston City Council, as the city's municipal government took some time to honor the work of one very special Houstonian. Here's the story from the Houston Chronicle...
Houston Chronicle columnist Lisa Falkenberg was honored by Houston City Council Tuesday after being awarded the 2015 Pulitzer Prize for Commentary. Houston … Continue Reading ››
Texoblogosphere: Week of June 1st
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 ››
Bye FeLEGEcia: A 2015 Texas Legislative Wrap-Up
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 ››
Texoblogosphere: Week of May 25th
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 ››
Historic Flooding Affects Houston
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 ››
Houston METRO Opens New Rail Lines, New Possibilities
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 ››