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GOP Continues To Ignore Changing Texas

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In last Sunday's Houston Chronicle, Gary Scharrer's op-ed provided an epic indictment of the Texas GOP-dominated legislature and it's priorities. He tells it like it is...

Texas is headed for the ditch, but few people are aware of the state's perilous path. The demographers have seen the future, though, because … Continue Reading ››
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MSNBC Coming to Texas Southern University

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Some exciting news for MSNBC fans. From the Texas Southern University website...

“NOW with Alex Wagner” will broadcast live at 3 p.m. CT from Texas Southern’s University Plaza, near the Tiger Walk, just in front of the Sterling Student Life Center. MSNBC hosts and contributors will also be onsite for … Continue Reading ››
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‘Hotel Mania’ for Downtown Houston

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As written previously, Downtown Houston is in the beginning stages of a major construction boom, that will continue to ramp up through the course of 2014 and 2015. As the clock ticks closer and closer to Super Bowl LI, to be hosted in the Bayou City, a flood of new projects are … Continue Reading ››
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Houston Matters

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Last week, I was honored to re-join the folks over at Houston Matters for a particularly deep discussion. We delved into the current developments over Houston's Non-Discrimination ordinance, the pressures of high-stakes testing for Texas teachers, and transparency accolades for the Texas Comptroller's office. The segment was hosted by Craig Cohen, and … Continue Reading ››
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The Buck Stops With Parker

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On Houston's impending Non- Discrimination ordinance, new developments abound...

First,Off the Kuff reminds everyone that it's not out of the ordinary for Council Members to take a cautious approach...

There’s been a lot of speculation about who may or may not support the ordinance that Mayor Parker has … Continue Reading ››
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Texoblogosphere: Week of April 7th

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The Texas Progressive Alliance always comes in ahead of projections as it brings you this week's roundup.

Off the Kuff analyzes precinct data in Harris County from the Democratic and Republican primary elections.

Libby Shaw at Texas Kaos learns Greg Abbott has not only invited creeps … Continue Reading ››
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Obama Visits Houston, Lambastes Congress

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It appears that traffic frustration isn't the only thing that President Obama stirred up during his recent visit to Houston.

After a somber appearance at Ft. Hood, the President and First Lady of the United States came to the Bayou City for some fundraisers in River Oaks and the Museum District. … Continue Reading ››

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