Daily Archives: August 28, 2010

Saturday video break: RIP, SRV

Twenty years ago yesterday, August 27, 1990, the world lost Stevie Ray Vaughan in a helicopter crash. Here’s a double shot of Stevie to commemorate him and mourn his loss today. And of course, the greatest public service announcement of … Continue reading

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The one-man debate

One way or another, we will have a gubernatorial debate. The Houston Chronicle, Austin American-Statesman and the state’s other major newspapers will host a gubernatorial debate this fall, even if just one candidate shows up. The newspapers, along with Austin … Continue reading

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Fort Bend LGBT Political Caucus happy hour Monday

As you know, I’m a fan of the Houston GLBT Political Caucus and the work they do. I’m pleased to note that Fort Bend County now has a counterpart to that, the Fort Bend LGBT Political Caucus, which you can … Continue reading

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Texas blog roundup for the week of August 23

The Texas Progressive Alliance hopes everyone had a good first week of school as it brings you the best of the blogs for the week.

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