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Texoblogosphere: Week of June 22nd

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The thoughts and prayers of the Texas Progressive Alliance are with the families and friends of the victims of the horrible shooting in Charleston as it brings you this week's roundup. Off the Kuff looks at the latest developments in the ongoing investigation against AG Ken Paxton. Letters from Texas advises Capitol staffers how … Continue Reading ››
Texas Politics

Ivy Taylor Prevails in Run-off, Elected San Antonio Mayor

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Saturday night proved to be quite the interesting contest for the Alamo City, as a veteran Democratic politician was defeated by a relative newcomer. Ivy Taylor, former City Council member and current interim Mayor of San Antonio won her election against Leticia Van de Putte in a somewhat close race.  But at the end of the … Continue Reading ››
Equality, Texas Politics

Van de Putte, Taylor Face Off For San Antonio Mayor

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Last Saturday's highly contested municipal election in San Antonio produced an historic result, as two female minority politicians advance to a run-off for the city's top job, besting all of their numerous male contenders.  Here's the story from Patrick Svitek of the Texas Tribune...
Former state Sen. Leticia Van de Putte is … Continue Reading ››
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Texoblogosphere: Week of February 9th

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The Texas Progressive Alliance will be more than happy to never hear the word "sequestration" again as it brings you this week's roundup. Off the Kuff provides his four part Mayoral manifesto for the 2015 election in Houston. Letters from Texas turns the blog over to Russ Tidwell for an Continue Reading ››
Houston Politics

Texoblogosphere: Week of November 24th

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The Texas Progressive Alliance knows that even in a bad political year it has plenty to be thankful for as it brings you this week's roundup. Off the Kuff highlights Texas for Marriage, a new grassroots group whose goal is to bring marriage equality to our state. Libby Shaw writing for Texas Kaos … Continue Reading ››