Music Musings: Luis Fonsi

There are lots of good singers in the music industry today, and indeed many singers that are very good, if underrated. But then, once in while, you hear a singer so good that they literally stop you in your tracks.  Right then and there, you hear a voice that you'll literally never forget.  For me, one … Continue Reading ››

Houston METRO “Approves” System Reimagining Plan

In a 4 hour meeting that became heated and personal at times, the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County took another major step towards the agency's System Reimagining plan. With State Representative Borris Miles, and other elected officials and community leaders present, the plan was approved pending a 60-day intensive study with further recommendations … Continue Reading ››

Greg Abbott LIED During Debate Over School Funding Lawsuits!

If you can't tell the truth while everyone is watching, when can you?? Here's the shocking story from Progress Texas...
Greg Abbott’s lie about why he's defending $5.4 billion in Tea Party cuts for Texas school children is garnering scrutiny from Texas press, calling it "the most controversial exchange" of the entire debate. We previously … Continue Reading ››

TLCQ 2014: Susan Criss

In the Eighth installment of the 2014 Texas Leftist Candidate Questionnaire, we hear from Susan Criss, former Galveston County District Judge and candidate for the Texas House of Representatives, District 23.  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 … Continue Reading ››

Changing Texas’ TEA- Driven Politics

In government, there is an inextricable, but also uncomfortable link between politics and policy.  Politics is something of a theatrical endeavor... a compelling story, a charismatic candidate, the right thing (or the wrong thing) said at the right moment that motivates voters in one direction or another.  It's an art form that in many ways … Continue Reading ››

TLCQ 2014: Ron Reynolds

In the Seventh installment of the 2014 Texas Leftist Candidate Questionnaire, we hear from State Representative Ron Reynolds, incumbent of the Texas House of Representatives, District 27.  He is a Democrat, running for reelection. Please note: Responses have been received directly from the candidate, and have been posted ver batim from the email received. This is … Continue Reading ››

Texoblogosphere: Week of September 22nd

The Texas Progressive Alliance wishes it had as much vacation time as Congress does as it brings you this week's roundup. Off the Kuff highlights the wit and hateful wisdom of Dr. Steven Hotze, one of the leading blights of the anti-gay movement in Texas. Libby Shaw writing at Daily Kos believes there is … Continue Reading ››

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