When originally passed by Governor Rick Perry and the staunchly Republican, staunchly CONservative (and it must be said, staunchly white, privileged and male) Texas Legislature of 2011, lawmakers in Austin's pink dome had set out to do one thing... create one of the strictest Voter ID laws in the history of the United … Continue Reading ››
Texoblogosphere: Week of August 3rd
The Texas Progressive Alliance prefers Attorneys General who aren't themselves lawbreakers as it brings you this week's roundup.
Off the Kuff is dismayed but not surprised by the business community's apathy about the coming effects of climate change in Texas.
Ken Paxton's indictments broke news on Saturday afternoon, about 24 hours later than PDiddie … Continue Reading ››
At Long Last, Texas AG Ken Paxton Arrested, Indicted
Tornadoes can be devastating natural disasters. One day, a neighborhood, or even a whole town can be going about business as usual, and in a few fateful moments, everything change.
While much of this is also true about hurricanes, there is one important distinction of the two. With a hurricane, you almost always get some warning … Continue Reading ››
Texas “Feels the Bern” With Bernie Sanders
There's just something about Democratic Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders.
The Independent Senator from Vermont has been the surprise story of the 2016 race thus far, drawing huge crowds to events in nearly every state he visits, including Texas. As the Fort Worth Star Telegram reports the Sanders campaign seems to have no trouble finding … Continue Reading ››
METRO Bus Driver Risks Life, Saves Man From Fire
What began as an ordinary morning in Houston turned into an ultimate test of inner strength and character for METRO Bus driver Paul Nelson-- one that he passed with flying colors. As KTRK news ABC 13 reports, Mr. Nelson proved himself an incredible hero today...
HOUSTON (KTRK) -- METRO Houstonbus operator Paul Nelson rescued a … Continue Reading ››Funding Model Emerges For the Astrodome
If there's one thing Harris County voters made clear in 2013, it was this... we don't want to spend public money to save the Astrodome. And of course "we" meaning a clear majority of Harris County voters who bothered to show up for the 2013 elections.While many … Continue Reading ››
Texoblogosphere: Week of July 27th
The Texas Progressive Alliance is always on the side of equality as it brings you this week's roundup. Off the Kuff decries the Supreme Court ruling that will force a vote on whether or not to repeal Houston's Equal Rights Ordinance. Harold Cook explains why the Republicans won't nominate Donald Trump, but won't be … Continue Reading ››
