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Texoblogosphere: Week of May 18th

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The Texas Progressive Alliance doesn't need hindsight to know that invading Iraq was a tragically stupid decision as it brings you this week's roundup. Off the Kuff is pleasantly surprised to hear that the Houston Metropolitan Transit Authority and US Rep. John Culberson have reached an accord in their longstanding feud over funding for … Continue Reading ››
Houston Politics

Chron: Sheriff Adrian Garcia Certain To Run For Mayor

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The clock is slowly ticking on towards the Houston municipal elections.  But one area that has seen significant action is the race for Mayor. This week, another major candidate has made moves that are sure to shake up the race.  Theodore Schleifer of the Houston Chronicle reports that all the signs point to an impending … Continue Reading ››
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Texoblogosphere: Week of December 1st

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The Texas Progressive Alliance is back from its tryptophan vacation as it brings you this week's roundup. Off the Kuff is cheering for the Texas same-sex marriage plaintiffs as they move for the stay of the ruling that threw out the ban on same-sex nuptials to be lifted. Libby Shaw writing for Texas Kaos … Continue Reading ››
Houston, Texas Politics

Texoblogosphere: Week of October 20th

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"Voting freshens your breath, whitens your teeth, and improves your sex life." -- Molly Ivins The Texas Progressive Alliance reminds you that EARLY VOTING HAS BEGUN as it brings you this week's roundup. Off the Kuff published an interview with John Cook, the Democratic nominee for Land Commissioner. Libby Shaw writing for Texas Kaos and … Continue Reading ››
Texas Politics

Greg Abbott Ordered Armed POLICE RAID of Houston Voter Group

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Many across the nation were shocked to see the heavy-handed techniques employed by the police department in Ferguson, Missouri.  In a series of protests, American citizens were routinely threatened by the very officers that were sworn to protect them. No matter what one's opinion of the case, any time a situation degrades to … Continue Reading ››

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Texoblogosphere: Week of August 4th

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The Texas Progressive Alliance thinks Congress can stay in recess all the way till November as it brings you this week's roundup. Off the Kuff marveled at the warmed over banality of Greg Abbott's appellate brief in the same sex marriage lawsuit. John Coby at Bay Area Houston wonders "If a tree falls … Continue Reading ››
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Texoblogosphere: Week of July 6th

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The Texas Progressive Alliance has been driving around asking about incendiary chemicals as it brings you this week's roundup. Off the Kuff reports on the petitions turned in by opponents of the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance to require a repeal referendum on the ballot in November, and the determination of the ordinance's backers to defend … Continue Reading ››