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Abbott Makes Changes At Texas Music Office

From Yolanda Adams to Susan Graham to ZZ Top, the state of Texas is a rich one indeed for music.  There is barely a type of world music that cannot be found here, and the titans gospel, classical, and folk genres abound.  Legendary stories have come from the South by Southwest festival, and epic Hip … Continue Reading ››

Texoblogosphere: Week of January 12th

The Texas Progressive Alliance is girding its loins for what is likely to be an ugly legislative session as it brings you this week's roundup. Off the Kuff highlights the ongoing voting rights dispute in Pasadena by showing how fallacious the city's argument for changing to a hybrid At Large/district model for its City … Continue Reading ››

Texas 2015: New Year, New Leaders, New Lege

It's a whole new year in Texas politics. With the New Year comes a whole crop of new leaders for the Lone Star State.  With the election of Governor Greg Abbott, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, and everyone else, Texas has now had its most significant transition of power in the 21st century.  Indeed, Abbott will only … Continue Reading ››

Texoblogosphere: Week of December 22nd

The Texas Progressive Alliance hopes that all your days are merry and bright as they bring you this week's holiday roundup. Off the Kuff looks at the pro-discrimination bills that Republicans will be pushing in the Legislature next year. Libby Shaw writing for Texas Kaos and Daily Kos insists that Texas will continue … Continue Reading ››