Holy crap, is it really almost June already?
I love it when ladies of a certain age cuss like sailors.
I think I've finally found an argument against gay marriage that I can understand: The thought of it makes some people so incredibly stupid that there's a risk it could rub off on the rest of us. I suppose it's better than the current arguments, which to my mind mostly boil down to "Ewww!"
The art and etymology of "chubbing".
The Deep South is just different.
A Joss-free Buffy? Blasphemy!
"Lost": The Rewatch. Admit it, you need a fix to make it through the summer.
Life never stops being like high school, does it?
Michelle Bachmann: The comic book. One can only imagine what kind of super-villains she'll encounter.
It's hard to imagine the rhetoric from conservatives getting any stupider, but the Sonia Sotomayor nomination is proving that it can.
If you want to know more about our next Supreme Court Justice and prefer something a lot less stupid than all that, try this.
Archie and Veronica? That's just wrong.
I had no idea there was a hullabaloo about hugging. All my friends in college were a bunch of huggers. Somehow, we managed to survive and become mostly productive members of society. Via Yglesias.
Of course, it does help to know the right way to hug.
Good grief, now George Will is even making stuff up about baseball. What else is there for him to fib about?
Libertarians at sea. Watch out for pirates!
The wearable towel. Just please, ignore the suggestion about going to get the paper while wearing it.
05/31/09 | permalink | comments [0]
As you know, Deborah Greer-Costello, better known as Debutant, passed away on May 18 after a long battle with leukemia. Her sister Stephanie, a/k/a Texans Chick, posted a final message from Deb based on conversations they had after her condition became clear. Go give it a read and remember what a remarkable woman Deb was, and if you are so moved, make a donation to her daughter Zoe's college fund. Oh, and give blood, too. Thanks very much.
05/29/09 | permalink | comments [0]
It's a special Memorial Day edition of the Texas Progressive Alliance weekly blog roundup. Click on for the highlights.
05/26/09 | permalink | comments [0]
Hope you're enjoying your Memorial Day weekend.
Yet another reason to disbelieve Selena Roberts.
David Dewhurst: Not the hardest working man in the Capitol.
A little nuance on that Gallup poll that claims more people are now "pro-life". If it turns out that was an outlier, will there be front-page headlines noting that fact? Yeah, right.
Aiieee! The Romulans are coming!
Go ahead, tell us how many calories that order of chili cheese fries has. We need to know.
Newt Gingrich says "Quit doing it in my Facebook with the Twittering!" Or something like that.
Apparently, the future isn't bright enough for Governor Perry to wear shades.
The Top Ten Disappointing Technologies, and the http://www.pcauthority.com.au/News/143771,top-10-technologies-that-burnt-early-adopters.aspx">Top Ten Technologies That Burned Early Adopters. Yeah, so true about the zip drive.
Hubble mission photos. Way cool.
George Will demonstrates his versatility by making stuff up on something other than global warming.
"Change comes in a tea bag." That just might make a coffee drinker out of me.
Turns out waterboarding really is torture. Who knew? Apparently, some people will require similar confirmation, however. I'm sure they can be accommodated.
So what are the rules for determining when a former elected official's pronouncements are newsworthy?
Steph eulogizes her sister, without whom the TexansChick blog might never have been.
05/24/09 | permalink | comments [0]
I'm very sorry to say that Deborah Greer-Costello, better known as Debutant, passed away earlier this week from the leukemia that she had been fighting since 2005. I never met Deb in person, I only knew her through her writing and through her sister, my friend Stephanie Stradley, but it was easy to see what a vibrant and interesting person she was. From her death notice, it's clear she accomplished much in her too-short life, including a lot after she first got sick.
As per her request, I'll be visiting the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center shortly. I ask you to please do the same as well. Rest in peace, Debutant.
05/23/09 | permalink | comments [0]
We are approaching the end of May, and that can mean only one thing: Everyone is trying to remember how to pronounce sine die. The members of the Texas Progressive Alliance will reveal that information sometime after June 1, but in the meantime, we'll reveal this week's TPA blog roundup. Click on for the highlights.
05/19/09 | permalink | comments [0]
Clearly, I miss out by not reading "Slylock Fox" every Sunday.
While I'm somewhat relieved to learn that John Edwards' staffers had a plan to scuttle his nomination in the event it was needed, I'm thinking that maybe they should have taken action anyway.
Rock stars, nerd style.
Cheney picks Limbaugh over Powell on GOP future. So does every Democrat in America.
Define baseball in 150 words. Let me know when they try it for 140 characters. Via Chad.
Ever wonder what the deal is with Jughead's hat? Well, now you know.
The Bloggess: Sexier than the Dalai Lama.
Have I mentioned that Pete Sessions is an idiot? I guess it really can't be said often enough. Remember a few years ago when folks like Pete Sessions likened disagreement with the President to treason? Boy, those were the days.
Where have you gone, Dom DiMaggio?
Zombie fire ants. George Romero, please pick up the white courtesy phone...
Woo hoo! "Dollhouse" gets renewed!
Here are some inspiring college graduation stories, including a cool one from my alma mater.
No, this is not copyright infringement. It is hilarious, however. Kudos to Hair Balls for being first on the scene.
05/17/09 | permalink | comments [0]
The Texas Progressive Alliance brings you yet another 100% performance enhancing drug-free weekly blog roundup. Click on for the highlights.
05/12/09 | permalink | comments [0]
M is for the many links she brought me...
I know we've never gotten those flying cars that were promised us. But I could settle for an invisible car.
Wanna buy the original recipe for Dr Pepper?
Leave Janet Jackson's nipple aloooooooooone!
Our Republicans may be crazy here in Texas, but even they aren't quite as crazy as Oklahoma Republicans. As far as we know, anyway.
"Why would you promote Sessions?"
From the cold case files: Gauguin and Van Gogh.
I know exactly how Joe the Plumber feels. I personally don't allow egregious, phony rightwing hacks anywhere near my children. I'm sure he'd be understanding about that.
Does your Congressperson really represent your district? Here's one way to tell.
You know, I'd often wondered just what exactly it is Paris Hilton does all day. And I'm still wondering.
I was disinclined to believe a lot of the latest A-Rod allegations anyway. Now I'm glad to see that this inclination was perfectly justified.
Twitter @reply spam. Had to happen sooner or later.
Translating "Garfield" into Japanese and then back into English. Somewhat more hilarity than you get with unadulterated "Garfield" results.
Eat faster, weigh more. Maybe.
Note to any city of Houston employees who might be in possession of naughty pictures of themselves or a coworker: Do not hide said naughty pictures in the ceiling tiles of the Mayor's office. That trick never works.
A legislative agenda for moms.
Happy Mother's Day, everyone. Now put this blog down and go call your Mom already.
05/10/09 | permalink | comments [0]
It's four weeks to sine die for the Lege, but the Texas Progressive Alliance is never out of session. Click on to read this week's highlights.
05/05/09 | permalink | comments [0]
Weekend link dump for May 3
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Texas blog roundup for the week of April 27
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Weekend link dump for April 26
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Texas blog roundup for the week of April 20
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Weekend link dump for April 19
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Texas blog roundup for the week of April 13
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Weekend link dump for April 12
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Mayoral Musings
04/11/09 | permalink | comments [1]
Texas blog roundup for the week of April 6
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Weekend link dump for April 5
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Texas blog roundup for the week of March 30
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Weekend link dump for March 29
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Texas blog roundup for the week of March 23
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Weekend link dump for March 22
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The best news I've heard all session
03/18/09 | permalink | comments [0]
Texas blog roundup for the week of March 16
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Weekend link dump for March 15
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Texas blog roundup for the week of March 9
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Weekend link dump for March 8
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Texas blog roundup for the week of March 2
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Weekend link dump for March 1
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Texas blog roundup for the week of February 23
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Weekend link dump for February 22
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Texas blog roundup for the week of February 16
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Weekend link dump for February 15
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Debutant posts
02/12/09 | permalink | comments [0]
Texas blog roundup for the week of February 9
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Weekend link dump for February 8
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Texas blog roundup for the week of February 2
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Weekend link dump for February 1
02/01/09 | permalink | comments [0]
Blogging for "Houston Have Your Say 2.0"
01/29/09 | permalink | comments [0]
Texas blog roundup for the week of January 26
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Weekend link dump for January 25
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Texas blog roundup for the week of January 19
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As The Court Turns
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Weekend link dump for January 18
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Texas blog roundup for the week of January 12
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Weekend link dump for January 11
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Texas blog roundup for the week of January 6
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Weekend link dump for January 4
01/04/09 | permalink | comments [0]
End of the year Texas blog roundup
12/30/08 | permalink | comments [0]
Weekend link dump for December 28
12/28/08 | permalink | comments [0]
Texas blog roundup for the week of December 22
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Weekend link dump for December 21
12/21/08 | permalink | comments [0]
Toys for Tots
12/21/08 | permalink | comments [0]
Meet your blogger
12/20/08 | permalink | comments [1]
Commit for Life blog
12/20/08 | permalink | comments [2]
Texas blog roundup for the week of December 15
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Weekend link dump for December 14
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Texas blog roundup for the week of December 8
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Weekend link dump for December 7
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Texas blog roundup for the week of December 1
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Weekend link dump for November 30
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Texas blog roundup for the week of November 24
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Weekend link dump for November 23
11/23/08 | permalink | comments [0]
The fight goes on for Debutant
11/22/08 | permalink | comments [0]
Texas blog roundup for the week of November 17
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Weekend link dump for November 16
11/16/08 | permalink | comments [0]
Help a blogger out
11/14/08 | permalink | comments [0]
Texas blog roundup for the week of November 10
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Weekend link dump for November 9
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Texas blog roundup for the week of November 3
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Weekend link dump for November 2
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Me on your teevee on Tuesday
10/29/08 | permalink | comments [8]
Texas blog roundup for the week of October 27
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Weekend link dump for October 26
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Texas blog roundup for the week of October 20
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Weekend link dump for October 19
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Texas blog roundup for the week of October 13
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Weekend link dump for October 12
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Texas blog roundup for the week of October 6
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Weekend link dump for October 5
10/05/08 | permalink | comments [2]
Texas blog roundup for the week of September 29
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Weekend link dump for September 28
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"Best of Houston" 2008
09/24/08 | permalink | comments [1]
Texas blog roundup for the week of September 22
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Weekend link dump for September 21
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Texas blog roundup for the week of September 15
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Weekend link dump for September 14
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Texas blog roundup for the week of September 8
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Weekend link dump for September 7
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Discounted tickets for Kos event
09/05/08 | permalink | comments [0]
Texas blog roundup for the week of September 1
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Weekend link dump for August 30
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Texas blog roundup for the week of August 25
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Weekend link dump for August 23
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Texas blog roundup for the week of August 18
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Weekend link dump for August 16
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Texas blog roundup for the week of August 11
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Weekend link dump for August 9
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Texas blog roundup for the week of August 4
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Weekend link dump for August 2
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Texas blog roundup for the week of July 28
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Weekend link dump for July 26
07/26/08 | permalink | comments [1]
"Money should NEVER stand in the way of health care"
07/25/08 | permalink | comments [2]
Kos comes to Houston
07/23/08 | permalink | comments [1]
Texas blog roundup for the week of July 21
07/22/08 | permalink | comments [0]
A few random thoughts on my trip to Netroots Nation
07/20/08 | permalink | comments [1]
Weekend link dump for July 19
07/20/08 | permalink | comments [0]
And the special mystery guest is...
07/19/08 | permalink | comments [0]
Netroots Nation, day 3
07/19/08 | permalink | comments [1]
The other conventions
07/18/08 | permalink | comments [0]
Netroots Nation, day 2
07/18/08 | permalink | comments [1]
Midafternoon update, and more me in the media
07/17/08 | permalink | comments [2]
Media coverage of Netroots Nation
07/17/08 | permalink | comments [0]
I have arrived at Netroots Nation
07/17/08 | permalink | comments [1]
Texas Freedom Network blogging
07/17/08 | permalink | comments [1]
Texas blog roundup for the week of July 14
07/15/08 | permalink | comments [0]
Texans Against Hunger
07/13/08 | permalink | comments [0]
Weekend link dump for July 12
07/12/08 | permalink | comments [0]
HouStoned is becoming Hair Balls
07/09/08 | permalink | comments [0]
Texas blog roundup for the week of July 7
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Texas blog roundup for the week of June 30
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Texas blog roundup for the week of June 23
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Texas blog roundup for the week of June 16
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Today's blog news today
06/12/08 | permalink | comments [4]
Texas blog roundup for the week of June 9
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My pics from the Bloggers Caucus
06/08/08 | permalink | comments [1]
Blogger caucus a big success
06/06/08 | permalink | comments [4]
Blogger caucus tonight!
06/05/08 | permalink | comments [0]
Reminder: Blogger bash Thursday night in Austin
06/04/08 | permalink | comments [0]
Texas blog roundup for the week of June 2
06/03/08 | permalink | comments [0]
"The Sanctuary"
05/30/08 | permalink | comments [0]
Texas blog roundup for the week of May 27
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Texas blog roundup for the week of May 19
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Texas blog roundup for the week of May 12
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We're all newbies next to Christine
05/08/08 | permalink | comments [0]
Texas blog roundup for the week of May 5
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The DMN blogs city hall
05/01/08 | permalink | comments [1]
Texas blog roundup for the week of April 28
04/29/08 | permalink | comments [0]
New digs for the Profs
04/26/08 | permalink | comments [0]
BOR turns five
04/23/08 | permalink | comments [1]
Texas blog roundup for the week of April 21
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Texas blog roundup for the week of April 14
04/15/08 | permalink | comments [0]
RIP, PinkDome
04/08/08 | permalink | comments [0]
Death by blogging
04/08/08 | permalink | comments [4]
Texas blog roundup for the week of April 7
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Texas blog roundup for the week of March 31
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Texas blog roundup for the week of March 24
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Texas blog roundup for the week of March 17
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Texas blog roundup for the week of March 10
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So long, Professors
03/06/08 | permalink | comments [0]
Texas blog roundup for the week of March 3
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Texas blog roundup for the week of February 25
02/26/08 | permalink | comments [1]
Doctor Murray, I presume
02/22/08 | permalink | comments [0]
Texas blog roundup for the week of February 18
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Texas blog roundup for the week of February 11
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Texas blog roundup for the week of February 4
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New home for the Newswatch blog
02/02/08 | permalink | comments [0]
Got something to say to me?
01/31/08 | permalink | comments [6]
Texas blog roundup for the week of January 28
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Texas blog roundup for the week of January 21
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Texas blog roundup for the week of January 14
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Texas blog roundup for the week of January 7
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Texas Progressive Alliance end-of-year roundup
01/01/08 | permalink | comments [0]
Texan of the Year for 2007
12/14/07 | permalink | comments [0]
TPA Gold Stars: Mario Gallegos
12/13/07 | permalink | comments [1]
TPA Gold Stars: Molly Ivins
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TPA Gold Stars: Denise Davis
12/11/07 | permalink | comments [0]
Texas blog roundup for the week of December 10
12/11/07 | permalink | comments [0]
Gold stars for the Noriegas
12/10/07 | permalink | comments [0]
Texas Progressive Alliance Silver Stars
12/09/07 | permalink | comments [0]
Texas blog roundup for the week of December 3
12/04/07 | permalink | comments [0]
Texas blog roundup for the week of November 26
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A little love from the DMN
11/27/07 | permalink | comments [0]
Texas blog roundup for the week of November 19
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The Chief Blogger debuts
11/14/07 | permalink | comments [1]
Texas blog roundup for the week of November 12
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Texas blog roundup for the week of November 5
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Texas blog roundup for the week of October 29
10/30/07 | permalink | comments [0]
The Chief blogger
10/25/07 | permalink | comments [5]
Texas blog roundup for the week of October 22
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Texas blog roundup for the week of October 15
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Texas blog roundup for the week of October 8
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Texas blog roundup for the week of October 1
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Swamplot
09/27/07 | permalink | comments [0]
Texas blog roundup for the week of September 24
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Texas blog roundup for the week of September 17
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Texas blog roundup for the week of September 10
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In the Pink Texas Monthly
09/06/07 | permalink | comments [0]
Que Quechup?
09/05/07 | permalink | comments [0]
HFD Intern blogging
09/04/07 | permalink | comments [0]
Texas blog roundup for the week of September 3
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Texas blog roundup for the week of August 20
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Texas blog roundup for the week of August 13
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Texas blog roundup for the week of August 7
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Texas blog roundup for the week of July 30
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Texas blog roundup for the week of July 23
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On the record with me
07/20/07 | permalink | comments [1]
Texas blog roundup for the week of July 16
07/16/07 | permalink | comments [0]
Classroom blogging
07/15/07 | permalink | comments [1]
Giving bloggers credit
07/10/07 | permalink | comments [1]
OK, we get it - you don't like it
06/22/07 | permalink | comments [1]
NYT obituary for Steve Gilliard
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NYT obituary for Steve Gilliard
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RIP, Steve Gilliard
06/02/07 | permalink | comments [0]
True Courage Awards
05/20/07 | permalink | comments [0]
The strangest press release I've ever gotten
05/17/07 | permalink | comments [0]
Can you read me now?
04/11/07 | permalink | comments [0]
I accept your offer
04/03/07 | permalink | comments [1]
Houston Bloggers Pub
03/25/07 | permalink | comments [1]
The blogging judges
03/15/07 | permalink | comments [1]
Texans blogger needed
02/08/07 | permalink | comments [1]
Garnet Coleman gets on board the podcast train
02/06/07 | permalink | comments [0]
As The Island Floats
02/03/07 | permalink | comments [0]
Richard Raymond's video blog
02/02/07 | permalink | comments [0]
Teacherblogging
01/30/07 | permalink | comments [0]
The blogger/journalist thing
01/25/07 | permalink | comments [5]
Koufax nominations for 2006 are now open
01/09/07 | permalink | comments [0]