Daily Archives: January 9, 2020

Interview with Kelly Stone

Today we take a break from the State House to return to the one statewide office on the ballot, Railroad Commissioner. It will be the fourth race you see on your ballot this fall, after President, Senate, and Congress. If … Continue reading

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Judge Powell back on the ballot

So be it. A civil court judge Wednesday ordered that sitting criminal district Judge George Powell be included on the March primary ballot after the Harris County Democratic Party denied his application for candidacy last month. Party officials had to … Continue reading

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HISD gets another injunction

In state court this time. A state judge Wednesday evening immediately blocked Texas from taking over the Houston Independent School District until she issues a final ruling on the case, complicating the state’s plan to oust the district’s school board … Continue reading

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Texas blog roundup for the week of January 6

The Texas Progressive Alliance refuses to play the game of how close events from our memories are to events from history as it brings you this week’s roundup.

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