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Los Blogs de Tejas – TPA Round-Up

Posted on May 5, 2024 | Leave a comment

The Texas Progressive Alliance wonders how a university president could ever think that inviting cops to a peaceful protest is a good idea as it brings you this week’s roundup.

Off the Kuff looks at the past history of May elections in Harris County.

Stace, in a provocative edition of Thoughts on Viernes opines on the local DA; the local mayor; and local Dems avoiding the subject of student protesters.

SocraticGadfly, in two items tied to his years in the Metroplex, says RIP to a former Lancaster mayor and then looks at a Dallas Observer story on Wilmer and adds some needed background.

Neil at the Houston Democracy Project said the Houston Chronicle endorsed a Republican for one of the HCAD positions knowing full well his attacks on democracy.

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And here are some posts of interest from other Texas blogs. The Austin Chronicle reports on UT faculty’s reaction to the protest debacle. The Dallas Observer brings the harrowing story of a local band having their music deepfaked. City of Yes notes the prominence of LGBTQ-identifying lawmakers in the “yes in my backyard” housing reform movement. Texas 2036 warns that our state’s weather is indeed getting wilder. The Observer celebrates 70 years of its political cartoons. If you’re looking for guidance in your May school board elections, Howdy Politics and The Book Loving Texan’s Guide to the May School Board Elections have you covered.

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Posted on April 28, 2024 | Comments Off on Los Blogs de Tejas – TPA Round-Up

The Texas Progressive Alliance fervently hopes everyone on that jury in Manhattan can stay safe and anonymous as it brings you this week’s roundup.

Off the Kuff published two more HCAD Board candidate interviews, with Melissa Noriega for position 2 and Kathy Blueford-Daniels for position 1.

SocraticGadfly, having seen that H-E-B has arrived on the north side of the Metroplex, decided to indulge nostalgia, if nothing else, but found it (and the H-E-B cult) crushed by reality when compared with shopping options he already has.

Neil at the Houston Democracy Project posted about his letter sent to each member of Houston City Council asking about the Republican Chair & Republican majority on Council’s so-called Public Safety Committee. There is no public safety without democracy.

======================== And here are some posts of interest from other Texas blogs. Your Local Epidemiologist goes over the research on the “hygiene hypothesis” for kids’ health. The San Antonio Report introduces the Bexar County candidates for their appraisal district board. The Fort Worth Report attended a candidates forum for Tarrant Appraisal District Board hopefuls. Texas 2036 has bad news about how our students are doing in math. The Observer warns that the recent Panhandle wildfire is a harbinger. The Bloggess may have solved a little art mystery.

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Posted on March 24, 2024 | Comments Off on Los Blogs de Tejas – TPA Round-Up

The Texas Progressive Alliance would like for just one of the cases against the Former Guy to get a firm court date and stick with it as it brings you this week’s roundup.

Off the Kuff looked at the counties where Nikki Haley did well in the Republican primary in Texas.

From his second blog site, SocraticGadfly says that the biggest differentiator on taking climate change seriously enough to talk about a “climate crisis” is NOT Democrats vs Republicans, nor is it “fundagelical” Christians vs others, nor is it liberal vs conservative peoples of any world religion. It is, rather, secularists vs religious believers in general.

Neil at the Houston Democracy Project said a majority of women on Houston City Council is great, but the Republican women on Council, and all Republicans on Council, should openly reject authoritarianism.

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And here are some posts of interest from other Texas blogs. The Texas Living Waters Project reports on Austin’s efforts towards becoming water sustainable. Your Local Epidemiologist updates us on measles and more. The Observer analyzes the federal court ruling that took away the right of Texas state employees to protect women’s health, and enable them to keep their jobs, during pregnancy and while recovering from childbirth. Juanita got VIP treatment at the SxSW premier of the Alex Jones documentary, which features her son as one of the attorneys that doggedly pursued justice for the Newtown parents that Jones has been tormenting. Here’s an Austin Chronicle review of that movie. The TSTA Blog says the fight over vouchers isn’t over but warns that the bad guys still have all the money in that fight. Frank Strong would like to talk about the latest school district to fall victim to Christian nationalist influences.

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Posted on March 17, 2024 | Comments Off on Los Blogs de Tejas – TPA Round-Up

The Spherical Armadillos is the name of the Texas Progressive Alliance’s next band, and this is the Texas Progressive Alliance’s next weekly roundup.

Off the Kuff has some initial thoughts on the 2024 primaries, and evaluated the polls that were done before them.

SocraticGadfly offers up a variety of thoughts on the SCOTUS ruling in Trump v Colorado.

Stace gives his view on President Biden’s South Texas support. But after the SOTU, he also gave a few thoughts on Biden’s “illegal” flub.

Neil at the Houston Democracy Project says take Republicans at face value when they say they’ll take democracy.

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And here are some posts of interest from other Texas blogs. Law Dork digs into the drag ban at West Texas A&M. The Austin Chronicle analyzes Travis County DA Jose Garza’s primary win. Grits for Breakfast tries to make sense of where criminal justice reform is now. The Texas Signal gave their primary recap. The Observer counts the Republican bodies after their grim and bloody Primary Day. Nonsequiteuse reminds Harris County that it gets to (and has to) vote twice in May. Houstonia tells you what to eat at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.

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Posted on March 3, 2024 | Comments Off on Los Blogs de Tejas – TPA Round-Up

The Texas Progressive Alliance knows that banning IVF won’t be the end of it for the forced-birth zealots as it brings you this week’s roundup.

Off the Kuff analyzed a couple of polls of Harris County Democratic primary voters.

SocraticGadfly says Jeff Goodell’s “Heat” book has several pulled punches on the future of climate change.

Stace tells us about his voting experience, his thoughts on the student revolt at UH, and a COVID report. Another thought-provoking Thoughts on Viernes.

Neil at the Houston Democracy Project offered up a list of some pro-democracy candidates in the Harris County Democratic Primary.

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And here are some posts of interest from other Texas blogs. The Eyewall analyzes what we know right now about the 2024 hurricane season. The Most Rev. Mark J. Seitz, bishop of the El Paso Catholic Diocese, vows that the Catholic Church will not be intimidated by Ken Paxton’s threats to Annunciation House. Reform Austin introduces us to the guy who is now in jail for threatening House Speaker Dade Phelan’s life. Texas Monthly wonders what “religious freedom” looks like in Ken Paxton’s Texas. In the Pink Texas does fashion criticism of the Trump sneakers. Amanda Marcotte explains why the Christian right hates IVF.

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Posted on February 24, 2024 | Comments Off on Los Blogs de Tejas – TPA Round-Up

The Texas Progressive Alliance will get back to you after it’s finished its world tour of Presidents Day mattress sales, so in the meantime please enjoy this week’s roundup.

Off the Kuff interviewed a couple of candidates who deserve support in their primaries to take on terrible Republicans, Nasir Malik in SD07 and Marquette Greene-Scott in CD22.

SocraticGadfly, from his recent vacation, talks climate change and the future of the Salton Sea even as global warming gets more and more locked in.

Stace tells us about his COVID-19 experience. He offers tips and advice for those who are about to experience it.

Neil at the Houston Democracy Project said Judge Natalia Cornelio is on target helping organize a block walk despite having no primary or November opponent. May other Democratic office holders follow her example as we face an authoritarian threat.

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And here are some posts of interest from other Texas blogs. Therese Odell would like for Tucker Carlson to stay right there in Russia. Allyn West shows why one of Houston’s iconic thoroughfares really needs some upgrades. Jeff Balke argues that “public safety” needs to extend to cyclists and pedestrians. Your Local Epidemiologist addresses the leaked new COVID guidance proposal from the CDC. The TSTA Blog reminds us of the perpetual dishonesty of voucher proponents. Reform Austin reminds us who the real threats to children are.

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Posted on December 17, 2023 | Comments Off on Los Blogs de Tejas – TPA Round-Up

The Texas Progressive Alliance is saving its pennies to buy a Cameo greeting from George Santos as it brings you this weeks roundup.

Off the Kuff writes about the emergency lawsuit that would have allowed a Dallas woman to get an abortion before Ken Paxton stuck his nose in.

SocraticGadfly notes how the vaunted Texas economic miracle still really isn’t.

DosCentavos offers up another Thoughts on Viernes. This one is about the latest on COVID and DPS absolving itself.

Neil at the Houston Democracy Project said that the Houston Police Officer’s Union each day has the opportunity to side with candidates and elected officials who fully support democracy.

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And here are some posts of interest from other Texas blogs. Evil MoPac mourns a tragic day in Austin. Steve Vladeck eulogizes Sandra Day O’Connor. Rabbi Levi Greenberg explains the importance of Chanukah. The Dallas Observer talks to abortion supporters about the battles ahead. The TSTA Blog closes the door on a wasted year at the Capitol. Finance Buzz introduces the Buc-ee’s superfan they hired to taste and rate their best road trip snacks.

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Posted on December 10, 2023 | Comments Off on Los Blogs de Tejas – TPA Round-Up

The Texas Progressive Alliance wishes Henry Kissinger a nice warm eternity in hell as it brings you this week’s roundup.

Off the Kuff examines the latest lawsuit lunacy from the Texas election deniers.

SocraticGadfly talks about the latest apparent politicization of the IRS.

DosCentavos tell us about a Human Rights Watch report on deadly migrant chases in South Texas. The report includes recommendations for Greg Abbott, the Texas Lege, President Biden, and others.

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And here are some posts of interest from other Texas blogs. Space City Weather gives an outlook on what to expect this winter, temperature-wise. Lauren Larson contemplated the question of believing in Bigfoot in 2023. Gabriela Sanders argues against vouchers. The Bloggess discusses the importance of community in dealing with mental illness. The Eyewall looks back on the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season.

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Posted on December 3, 2023 | Comments Off on Los Blogs de Tejas – TPA Round-Up

The Texas Progressive Alliance hopes everyone has recovered from their tryptophan naps as it brings you this week’s roundup.

Off the Kuff takes a closer look at recent voter registration and turnout numbers.

For the 60th anniversary of JFK’s assassination, SocraticGadfly stumbled into a brand-new conspiracy theory.

Neil at the Houston Democracy Project noted the Trump, Abbott, Texas law enforcement rally at the border.

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And here are some posts of interest from other Texas blogs. Law Dork surveys the legal landscape and sees a lot to be worried about. Frank Strong recaps a dismal night for books in Conroe. In the Pink Texas reviews a bad day for textbooks at the SBOE. The Current reads Ted Cruz’s new book so you don’t have to, not that you would have anyway. The TSTA Blog keeps on chronicling Greg Abbott’s lies about vouchers.

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Posted on November 19, 2023 | Comments Off on Los Blogs de Tejas – TPA Round-Up

The Texas Progressive Alliance applauds the efforts and results in Ohio, Virginia, Kentucky, and elsewhere as it brings you this week’s roundup.

Off the Kuff considers the lower than expected turnout in the Houston elections.

SocraticGadfly first, for Veterans Day, had an “in memoriam” of Medal of Honor winner Hiroshi Miyamura. He also offered his latest thoughts on Israel-Gaza and Zelensky-Ukraine.

DosCentavos gives his bit of analysis regarding the Houston election results.

Neil at the Houston Democracy Project posted about what we must expect of the Democrats we elect with democracy under assault.

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And here are some posts of interest from other Texas blogs. The Eyewall explains what “Superfog” is and why it’s happening now in Louisiana. Your Local Epidemiologist warns about states withholding vaccine information. The Houston Press talks to a former HISD teacher apprentice who called it quits after seeing how HISD is operating now. Franklin Strong rounded up the good, the bad, and the so-so of the 2023 school board elections in Texas. Law Dork analyzes the Justice Department’s response to Alabama’s threat to prosecute people in Alabama who help other Alabamans seek an abortion elsewhere. Robert Rivard minces no words about Greg Abbott’s voucher scam.

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