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Houston, Houston Politics, Politics

Harris County Officer Escapes Indictment in Death of Ashtian Barnes

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The numbers are startling, the similarities are haunting, and the frequency... incomprehensible.  As citizens across this country continue to be unlawfully detained, arrested and even killed by police under circumstances that are questionable at best, the grieving families of these victims are left with little peace or consolation. Such is the case for the family … Continue Reading ››
Texas

Texoblogosphere: Week of March 21st

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The Texas Progressive Alliance hopes your brackets are in better shape than its own as it brings you this week's roundup. Off the Kuff looked at the legislative and judicial primary runoffs for Harris County. When Libby Shaw learned some of the drinking water supplies in the state well exceed the federal standard for … Continue Reading ››
Equality, Texas Politics

Marriage Equality Comes To Texas

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In the wake of today's historic SCOTUS decision, marriage equality for the state of Texas went from dream to reality. But depending on the county that one lives in, that reality may be harder to swallow than it is for others. As we speak, legal marriage ceremonies are being conducted in  several Texas Counties, including El Paso, … Continue Reading ››
Houston, Houston Politics, Texas Politics

Without Medicaid Expansion, Harris County Healthcare Workers Laid Off

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Home to an estimated 4.4 million people, there's not too much that is small about Harris County, Texas.  It is the 3rd-largest county in the United States of America, and of course is the home for most of the city of Houston. As a rapidly-growing county, no one should be surprised that there is also a … Continue Reading ››
Houston Politics, Texas Politics

Judge Ed Emmett Pressures Austin Over ACA Expansion

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At an estimated population of over 4.3 million people, Harris County is the largest county in the state of Texas, and the third largest in the United States.  In population, Harris County is actually larger than 24 states. With those big numbers come big challenges, especially regarding healthcare costs.  Thanks to the belligerence of Republicans in … Continue Reading ››
Houston Politics

BREAKING: Houston Texans, Rodeo Plan To Level The Astrodome

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For those that were holding on to hope that the historic, iconic and uniquely Houstonian structure could be saved, this secretive deal is certainly a big blow.  Here's the news via the Houston Chronicle...
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo and the NFL's Houston Texans … Continue Reading ››