Daily Archives: October 30, 2025

A brief wrapup of the redistricting trial

Meant to do this awhile ago but never quite got my act together. The future of Texas congressional elections and minority voting rights are in the hands of three federal judges after hearing nearly two weeks of testimony in a … Continue reading

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Ogg contempt hearing delayed again

We’ll get there eventually. A contempt of court hearing is still in the works for former Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg to determine if she violated a gag order in the criminal case for two Venezuelan nationals accused of raping and killing … Continue reading

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Michelin 2.0

They’re back, with more stars. The Michelin Guide announced its picks for top Texas restaurants at the Wortham Theater Center Tuesday night. Last year, 15 Texas restaurants earned a Michelin star, including six in the Houston area. Michelin recognized 117 restaurants in total last year. Stars … Continue reading

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Texas blog roundup for the week of October 27

Happy Halloween to all who celebrate and to all who read the weekly Texas Progressive Alliance roundups. Off the Kuff produced the Q3 campaign finance reports for Texas Democratic candidates for Congress and the Senate. SocraticGadfly noted that free speech … Continue reading

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