Daily Archives: September 23, 2021

Interview with Matias Kopinsky

We wrap up our tour of HISD District I this week with Matias Kopinsky. Kopinsky is the son of Argentine immigrants who grew up speaking Spanish. He attended Herod Elementary, Meyerland Performing and Visual Arts Middle School, and Bellaire High … Continue reading

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Appeals court appears skeptical about Paxton’s whistleblower defense

As well they should be. A panel of Texas 3rd Court of Appeals justices expressed skepticism of an argument from Attorney General Ken Paxton’s lawyers on Wednesday that he is exempt from the state’s whistleblower act because he’s not a … Continue reading

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Commissioners Court avoids quorum break

Good. Harris County Commissioners Court this week unanimously agreed on a proposal to cut the overall property tax rate for the coming year, a compromise that avoids a potential quorum break by Republicans that would have forced an even deeper … Continue reading

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Texas blog roundup for the week of September 20

The Texas Progressive Alliance is as ready as it’s going to be for the next special session as it brings you this week’s roundup.

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The COVID shot for kids is coming

Not a moment too soon. On Monday, Pfizer released the initial trial results, showing that its vaccine is safe and effective for the 5-11 age group. The findings are a key step toward inoculating a younger population that so far … Continue reading

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