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Planned High Speed Rail Selects Houston Terminus

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Even in the face of uncertainty and some fierce opposition, the bold plan for a high-speed rail line connecting Texas' two largest metros marches forward.  In fact, as Dug Begley of the Houston Chronicle reports, yesterday's news on the project represents a rather significant leap forward...
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TODAY is the Voter Registration Deadline for the March 6th Primary!!

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The Big Question for today... ARE YOU REGISTERED TO VOTE?!?! Texas Primary Election Day is Tuesday March 6th, and Early Voting begins February 20th.  For the Primary, you must register to vote no later than February 5th (if you’re unsure of your voting status, here’s where you can check your registration).  Remember for the Primaries you can vote … Continue Reading ››
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Texoblogosphere: Week of January 15th

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The Texas Progressive Alliance thinks a house of cards built by a hyperactive six-year-old is more stable than Donald Trump as it brings you this week's roundup. Off the Kuff takes a shot at predicting which female candidates for Congress in Texas have the best shot at getting elected. SocraticGadfly is still waiting for … Continue Reading ››
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In 2018, Harvey Recovery Still A Long Road For Rockport

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In the midst of a heightened news cycle, and almost daily scandals in the realm of politics, it's often tough to remember what all has occurred in the past few weeks, let alone the time span of an entire year.  For most Houstonians,  inundated by historic, unprecedented, unimaginable floods from Hurricane Harvey, those weary … Continue Reading ››
Arts and Culture, Texas

Final Bow?? San Antonio Symphony To Suspend Operations Next Week

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Since the 1880s, the citizens of San Antonio and South Texas have demonstrated their love and appreciation for classical, symphonic music.  And since 1939, those artistic endeavors have culminated in the San Antonio Symphony.  But after months of uncertainty and painful negotiations, residents of the Alamo City are receiving some heartbreaking news today.  From Nicholas … Continue Reading ››
Houston Politics, Politics, Texas, Texas Politics

2018 Texas Leftist Candidate Questionnaire

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Remember when we said that in 2018, the goal is not to "Get Ready", but to STAY Ready?? Such is the case with the TLCQ 2018:  The Texas Leftist Candidate Questionnaire.  This year, we are focusing on the March 6th 2018 Democratic Primary, and depending on those results, may do a second cycle for the … Continue Reading ››
Texas, United States

Holiday Stress: Watch Out In The Parking Lot!!

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For all of their positive benefits, the Holidays is often the most stressful time of the whole year.  Be it physically, emotionally or financially, it's easy to become over-extended during this fast-paced season.  It's also very easy to become distracted. While it may not be a surprise, these factors can also lead to an increase in … Continue Reading ››