Texas Politics

Texoblogosphere: Week of June 22nd

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The thoughts and prayers of the Texas Progressive Alliance are with the families and friends of the victims of the horrible shooting in Charleston as it brings you this week's roundup. Off the Kuff looks at the latest developments in the ongoing investigation against AG Ken Paxton. Letters from Texas advises Capitol staffers how … Continue Reading ››
Houston, Houston Politics

Amid Political Barbs, Houston City Council Passes Budget

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With this year's municipal elections looming large in the background, the Houston City Council did its annual duty, passing a $5.1 Billion Dollar budget. Here's more on the process from Mike Morris of the Houston Chronicle...
Houston City Council, in passing a budget amendment on Wednesday, made the mayor and some union leaders nervous by dipping … Continue Reading ››
Houston Politics

Texoblogosphere: Week of June 15th

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The Texas Progressive Alliance is binged out on the Women's World Cup as it brings you this week's roundup. Off the Kuff tries to predict how County Clerks and AG Ken Paxton will react to a SCOTUS ruling in favor of marriage equality. Libby Shaw at Texas Kaos and contributing to Daily Kos … Continue Reading ››
Texas Politics

Ivy Taylor Prevails in Run-off, Elected San Antonio Mayor

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Saturday night proved to be quite the interesting contest for the Alamo City, as a veteran Democratic politician was defeated by a relative newcomer. Ivy Taylor, former City Council member and current interim Mayor of San Antonio won her election against Leticia Van de Putte in a somewhat close race.  But at the end of the … Continue Reading ››
Equality, Houston, Texas Politics

Texas Marks Juneteenth 150th Anniversary

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It's a special week for the state of Texas. This Thursday will be the Sesquicentennial Anniversary of Juneteenth-- a national celebration that marks the end of slavery in the last of the Confederate states.  The celebration was born on Galveston Island, June 19th 1865, as Texas slaves rejoiced upon hearing the news of their freedom.   Last year, the state of … Continue Reading ››
Music Musings

Music Musings: Mariah Carey Celebrates 25 Years In Music

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It's a special league of artists that make a major music industry impact.  The radio may seem flooded with budding young stars, but in reality, those that reach the airwaves represent a precious few among the throngs which would quickly take their place.  In today's climate, even a single hit record is truly an accomplishment. To … Continue Reading ››
Equality, Houston Politics, Texas Politics

Marriage Equality Will Face Hurdles in Harris County

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In recent years, the month of June has often meant big news out of the Supreme Court, and June 2015 is likely to be no exception.  Any day now, it is quite possible that the issue of Marriage Equality could be settled once and for all by the Federal Government. But just because an historic ruling … Continue Reading ››

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