Daily Archives: July 5, 2022

The continued Republican threat to voting

They cannot be satisfied. Not satisfied with the new voting restrictions put in place less than a year ago, the Texas Republican Party is plowing ahead with yet new measures that would reduce the number of early voting days and … Continue reading

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White Oak Bike Trail extension: Over the culvert we go

We have a bridge from one side of the construction to the other: You can see the outline of the overpass in my previous photos; you can also see how quickly an expanse of blank concrete can get graffitied. I … Continue reading

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Get your kids vaccinated

A good start, but we can do a lot more. Texas Children’s Hospital has administered COVID-19 vaccines to nearly 6,000 children ages 6 months through 4 years old since the youngest age group became eligible to receive the shots last … Continue reading

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Texas blog roundup for the week of July 4

The Texas Progressive Alliance wishes everyone a happy Fourth of July despite it all as it brings you this week’s roundup. Off the Kuff discussed a tempoarary reprieve for some abortion providers in Texas, and the valiant but fruitless promise … Continue reading

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