Texans, if you're not watching the new MSNBC program All In With Chris, then you missed some serious breaking news for the state of Texas last night. As I read this morning's blogosphere, there's a lot of prognostication about State Senator Davis' next role in Texas politics. Will she run for Governor, or won't she??
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American politics is a living, breathing thing. And it is constantly changing. Those changes occur in very small increments... A new people moving to an area, people talking at work, or learning about new neighbors. It's difficult to actually see that change happening until we take a "snapshot" of it through an election.
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When people think "Texas tradition", the phrase often conjures up some sort of cattle drive, country line dance, or classic big-haired beauty queen. But contrary to popular, Bach, Brahms and Beethoven are long-held Texas traditions as well. With its first concert on June 21st 1913, today marks the 100th year anniversary of the Continue Reading ››
Republicans have learned quickly in Texas just how "Special" a Special Session can be.
Late last night in the Senate, the GOP took advantage of unique rules in the Special Session, and were able to pass SB5 against Democratic objections. Senate Bill 5 is textbook amongst TRAP laws, or Targeted Regulation of Abortion Providers. Like … Continue Reading ››
As people living in the age of instant information, it's sometimes difficult to imagine the significance of Juneteenth today. Any news out of Washington DC is known across the country instantaneously. But for Americans in the 19th Century, news only traveled as fast as human hands could carry it, especially to areas of the country … Continue Reading ››
Now that the Special Session is approaching a feverish end, it's time to share some thoughts about the 2013 Texas Legislature. I haven't written much about the Lege on this blog, choosing instead to continue focus on local politics and select national issues for two reasons. The first being excellent coverage from fellow bloggers Continue Reading ››
As a singer, I can confess that it's an honor to sing the National Anthem at any public event. But imagine having to get up and sing on camera, at the NBA Finals in front of Tens of Millions of viewers? The pressure of that situation is enough most adult professional singers, much … Continue Reading ››
