Daily Archives: February 10, 2018

Will we or won’t we get a county bond election for flood control?

Answer unclear, try again later. In an interview with the Chronicle, [Harris County Judge Ed] Emmett described the various factors that are at play as the county grapples with the possible bond referendum, which would be one of the biggest … Continue reading

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Sandra Bullock hurts Dan Patrick’s fee-fees

Poor little snowflake. Texas Lieutenant Gov. Dan Patrick is not too pleased that Oscar winning actress Sandra Bullock has agreed to star in a movie about former state Sen. Wendy Davis, whose 13-hour filibuster helped stall an anti-abortion bill in … Continue reading

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Texas Monthly long read on Beto

Worth your time to peruse. It’s a feature from their January 2018 print issue. Talk to political scientists, pollsters, operatives—both Democratic and Republican—around the state and you’ll hear plenty of reasons why, despite the surprising crowds in places like San … Continue reading

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Endorsement watch: Two for CD07

The Chron wades into the deep waters of CD07 and comes away with two favorites. If Democrats are going to win this race, they’ll need a strong candidate whose views will appeal to voters disillusioned with their tea party Republican … Continue reading

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