Daily Archives: July 14, 2016

Chron overview of SD13

Not much new here. Amid frantic wooing of Democratic precinct chairs, the unconventional sprint to succeed state Sen. Rodney Ellis is boiling down to an argument over tenure: Is it better to move a seasoned legislator to the Senate, or … Continue reading

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What makes transit successful?

It’s pretty basic, as this report lays out. A new report released [Tuesday] by TransitCenter, a foundation dedicated to improving urban mobility, finds that developing transit in walkable areas and offering frequent, fast bus and rail service is the key … Continue reading

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Rep. Ted Poe fighting leukemia

More bad health news. U.S. Rep. Ted Poe, R-Humble, announced Wednesday morning that he was recently diagnosed with leukemia and will spend the rest of the summer concentrating on this battle. “During the Congressional recess, I will be spending time … Continue reading

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Texas blog roundup for the week of July 11

The Texas Progressive Alliance mourns the Dallas Police Department’s losses at a peaceful Black Lives Matter protest, and continues to support peaceful, constructive solutions for our country’s ongoing racial issues as we bring you this week’s roundup.

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