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Texoblogosphere: Week of June 8th

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The Texas Progressive Alliance is happy there's no hint of any special sessions to come as it brings you this week's roundup. Off the Kuff notes that while Travis County is ready for the Supreme Court to legalize same-sex marriage, there's likely to be no small amount of chaos in the state once they … Continue Reading ››
Equality, Texas Politics

Gov. Abbott Rules Out Special Session Over Marriage Equality Fallout

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As Americans wait for the Supreme Court's ultimate ruling on Marriage Equality, there's been one question looming in the distance... how will we handle states fallout? For Texas especially, this question has been quite unclear.  With a new Governor and much legislative turnover, some have wondered if a ruling in favor of Marriage Equality would cause … Continue Reading ››
Houston

Houston Visitors Center Moves to Convention District

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For many years, the official Houston Visitors Center has been a mainstay at City Hall, welcoming tourists and residents alike. But on June 1st, the center opened its doors at a new location in the George R. Brown Convention Center, just steps away from the rapidly rising Marriott Marquis hotel. Here's the information from Continue Reading ››
Texas Politics

Could Texas Attorney General Face Indictment?

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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.
Houston, Houston Politics

Houston Mayoral Candidates Discuss The Arts

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The first major forum in Houston's 2015 campaign season may have been all about the Arts, but it was lacking in drama. Candidates hoping to replace Houston Mayor Annise Parker tested the waters of election season on some previously untested issues for local politics.  Rebecca Elliott of the Houston Chronicle has the story...
Houston's mayoral candidates … Continue Reading ››
Politics

Hillary Clinton Talks Voting Rights In Houston

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Speaking on the campus of Texas Southern University, Former First Lady, Senator and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton caused something of a firestorm in Houston Thursday. The storied politician was at TSU to receive a first of its kind award... the Barbara Jordan Public Private Leadership medal, which was established to honor the monumental … Continue Reading ››
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Lisa Falkenberg Receives Houston City Proclamation

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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 ››

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