In the race for Lieutenant Governor, there has never been such a clear difference between two candidates.
Which is indeed a true statement... one of a precious few the Houston-area Senator and Republican nominee for Lieutenant Governor told during his debate with San Antonio Democrat Leticia Van de Putte, who is … Continue Reading ››
After news broke that the first official case of Ebola was diagnosed in Dallas, it's understandable that many in Texas and across the country are concerned that the virus could spread rapidly like what is happening in Africa. The patient is from Liberia, came in contact with the virus there and traveled to Texas before … Continue Reading ››
All things considered in this high election season, many are quite surprised that the bombshell revelation that Attorney General Greg Abbott ordered an armed police raid of a Houston voter group has not received more attention from news media. But the low profile of this case could soon be changing very quickly.
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The Texas Progressive Alliance hopes everyone read at least one banned book last week as it brings you this weeks' roundup.
Off the Kuff presents interviews with two of the many dynamic and well-qualified Democratic women running for legislative offices this year, Rita Lucido in SD17 and Susan Criss in HD23.
Libby Shaw … Continue Reading ››
For political people in Texas, this is a very big week, perhaps the most important week of the 2014 election season.
But for Texas Democrats, this is a week that many haven't seen for the better part of a decade. The strongest Democratic ticket in 20 years have in back-to-back contests with their Republican opponents.
Tonight at … Continue Reading ››
In the Ninth installment of the 2014 Texas Leftist Candidate Questionnaire, we hear from Leticia Van de Putte, Texas State Senator and candidate for Lieutenant Governor. She is a Democrat.
Please note: Responses have been received directly from the candidate, and have been posted ver batim from the email received. This is done out of … Continue Reading ››
Few places in the city of Houston are more public, or more treasured than Discovery Green Park. Though it's one of the most recent public spaces created in Downtown, the park has quickly become a destination for residents, convention visitors and tourists.
But this month, Discovery Green has also become the sight a brewing controversy … Continue Reading ››
