In most statewide election cycles, the typical focus is going to be on some key races... the Governor, Lieutenant Governor and state legislature. The first two because they are the highest elected officials in the state, and the legislature because they are the ones who represent constituents at capitol, and those who make the laws.
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Apparently the opponents of the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance cannot take "yes" for an answer. Even after Mayor Annise Parker already agreed that HERO will not be enforced until all matters are settled in court, the anti-equality group is not satisfied in the least. Here's the Houston Chronicle's Mike Morris with more...
Today Greg Abbott was dealt yet another significant blow in his fight to defend draconian, Republican-led education cuts. Here's the story from Lauren McGaughy of the Houston Chronicle...
AUSTIN -- A judge on Thursday again declared Texas' school finance system unconstitutional, reaffirming his 2013 ruling that struck down … Continue Reading ››
Yesterday for the 87th time, the Houston metropolitan area's largest institution of higher education began a new school year. Some traditions remained constant, like the sea of students swarming between campus buildings, the long lines snaking around the campus bookstore and the confused look of new, disoriented faces trying to navigate an unfamiliar maze of … Continue Reading ››
Some shocking late breaking news tonight, as a Grand Jury has accused Texas Governor Rick Perry of abusing his Gubernatorial Powers. Here's the story from the Texas Tribune...
A grand jury indicted Gov. Rick Perry on Friday on two felony counts, alleging he abused his power by threatening to veto funding for the state's anti-corruption … Continue Reading ››
Appointed by Council, the great city of San Antonio has a new Mayor. Here's the breaking news story from KENS channel 5...
City Council has chosen Ivy Taylor as the new interim mayor....
Taylor is the city's first black woman mayor. She started her career in Housing and Community Development Department and Neighborhood Action Department. Taylor … Continue Reading ››
Greg Abbott is against birth control, and he's not trying to hide it from anyone.
After yesterday's SCOTUS decision ruling that Hobby Lobby did not have to sponsor contraception healthcare for its employees, the Republican Gubernatorial candidate immediately rejoiced at the notion of a legal company gaining the right to discriminate against women on "religious … Continue Reading ››
