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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.

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.

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.

The Texas Progressive Alliance welcomes the start of candidate filing season as it brings you this week’s roundup.

Off the Kuff presents the October campaign finance reports for Texas Democratic Congressional candidates.

SocraticGadfly looks at how RFK Jr. is bringing new campaign bucks, big donors who previously were neither R nor D, to his 2024 presidential campaign, as well as the GOP lean of previously affiliated donors.

Neil at the Houston Democracy Project said Republican plans to attack civil liberties if returned to White House in 2024 are very much an issue in Houston and Harris County electoral politics.

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And here are some posts of interest from other Texas blogs. CultureMap reports on a new Rice University NSF-funded study on flooding. The Texas Living Waters Project lauds Houston’s new building codes as a win for the environment. In the Pink Texas meets the new Speaker. El Paso Matters decries the harsh new anti-immigrant laws introduced during the special session. Texas Election Source announces its re-launch.