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Planned High Speed Rail Selects Houston Terminus

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Even in the face of uncertainty and some fierce opposition, the bold plan for a high-speed rail line connecting Texas' two largest metros marches forward.  In fact, as Dug Begley of the Houston Chronicle reports, yesterday's news on the project represents a rather significant leap forward...
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Ashley Smith Makes THE Point About “Bathroom Bill” Debate

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So there's politics, and then there's policy, both of which can be easily become lightning rods if infused with the right social issues. For many in the Republican party, such a calculus has been made about many issues today.  They know that for many of their voters, there is either a serious lack of understanding about … Continue Reading ››
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Texoblogosphere: Week of August 8th

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The Texas Progressive Alliance is feeling the Olympic spirit as it brings you this week's roundup. Off the Kuff is pleased by the changes to voter ID requirements that were agreed to last week. CouldBeTrue of South Texas Chisme, like the US Hispanic Congressional Caucus, is disgusted with the CEO of IBC bank … Continue Reading ››
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Dallas Republican Candidate Reveals GOP Suppression Strategy, Racist Comments

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Words matter, especially to candidates during an election.  And sometimes what matters the most are not the promises that the candidate makes to different audiences, but what they're caught saying when they think no one else is listening.  It made all the difference in 2012, that's for sure. For one Republican hopeful up in the Big … Continue Reading ››
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Screw the DMN: Vote For Wendy!

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For years now, the Dallas Morning News has been a trusted source for news coverage analysis across the state of Texas. The work of their staff reporters is often praised for sound knowledge and journalistic integrity. The editorial board on the other hand? Well, let's just say they seem to be suffering from a momentary lapse … Continue Reading ››
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Texas Faith Communities Respond On Border

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Though it's been a true disappointment to see how Texas' highest elected officials are handling the situation on the border, it's good to see that their opinions are not shared by all.  Faith communities across the state are putting politics aside, and galvanizing resources to help with the humanitarian crisis.  Here's more from the Dallas … Continue Reading ››
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Texas Couple Denied Adoption Of Their Own Biological Kids?!

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Most everyone in the United States of America understands the concept of a blended family... A couple gets married, and each member of the couple already has child.  In order to become a more cohesive family, that couple may cross adopt each other's children.  Given all the legal complexities associated with raising a child, this … Continue Reading ››