SocraticGadfly: TX Progressives salute Astros, take first look at primaries

October 24, 2017

TX Progressives salute Astros, take first look at primaries

The Texas Progressive Alliance congratulates the Houston Astros on winning the AL pennant as it brings you this week's roundup.

Off the Kuff noted the great plethora of Democratic Congressional candidates.

SocraticGadfly took note of the latest stupidity of Eddie Bernice Johnson, plus her history, and thinks she should stop running for Congress and needs a Green challenger if nothing else.

"The Eleven", a documentary about the hunt for the murderer of young women in Galveston County in the 70's, was previewed by PDiddie at Brains and Eggs.

Neil at All People Have Value reviewed important public art in Houston. APHV is part of NeilAquno.com.

Offcite asks what a "more resilient Houston" looks like.

John Coby at Bay Area Houston takes a look at the CD7 Democratic primary early financials.

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And here are some posts of interest from other Texas blogs.

Offcite asks what a "more resilient Houston" looks like.

The Lunch Tray casts a suspicious eye at "smarter lunchrooms".

Leah Binkovitz shows how to get serious about flooding
Brittanie Shey documents post-Harvey restaurant cleanup.

Space City Weather has a fall forecast.

Better Texas Blog worries about our retirement savings shortfall.

The Startlegram notes that Ag Secretary Sid Milleris getting his brisket blistered over new meat-weighting rules at BBQ joines.

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