I was sizing up the spread at a pot luck after a funeral and trying to figure out how much of each dish I was going to be able to get onto my plate. After a beautiful service described as a “celebration of the life of our friend,” the family of the departed had invited […]
Tag Archives: Texas
Tuesday Morning Reading: “A Civil War in the GOP”
After months of uncertainty, mudslinging, lies, lying about lying, accusations of lying, Chinese intellectual property attacks, liberty-wrestled-from-Cuban-oppression ads, endorsements from Sarah Palin and Mike Huckabee – and more – Texas election day is upon us! Tweet Share
Wednesday Morning Reading: Trayvon Bombshell
Good morning. For those who asked, yes you did see me on the TV in Houston last night. It was my first appearance on Fox 26 and I hope there will be many more. Producers there tell me they’ll post the video later today on their site. When it’s up, I’ll link it here. Tweet […]
Tuesday Morning Reading: Voters Guide, Ron Paul Out
The cream is in the coffee and the news is flowing this morning. Early voting is well underway and Ron Paul fans in Texas are out of luck. Just as voters in his home state go to the polls here in his home state, he’s announced he’ll stop campaigning for president. Tweet Share
Monday Morning Reading: Early Voting Starts
Time for some coffee and politics to get things going on a Monday. I’m pouring a cup of Seaport “Founder’s Choice” (from the Texas Coffee Company) today, which came highly recommended by a former colleague. It’s not quite as strong as I’d like, but the flavor isn’t bad at all. Tweet Share
Will Governor Perry Really be in Charge in 2013?
With more than half a year to go before the next time the Texas Legislature meets to make big decisions, battle lines are already being drawn. Gov. Rick Perry isn’t waiting. Fresh off a presidential bid many see as the lowest point of his political career, the Republican who had previously never lost an election […]
Tea Party in Texas Energized After Lugar Defeat, Palin Endorsement
Texas Tea Party conservatives say they’re riding high ahead of the May 29th primary for several reasons, including this week’s ouster of moderate Indiana GOP Sen. Richard Lugar and a big-name endorsement for their preferred candidate in the race to replace retiring Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison. Tweet Share
Obama’s Swank Fund Raisers in Houston AUDIO
President Obama has some high-dollar fundraisers in Houston today, including a private party that costs nearly $40,000 for admission. Tweet Share
Muslim School Denied Entry in Texas Private School Sports League AUDIO
The Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools faces accusations of religious discrimination after a Muslim school in Houston was denied entry. Tweet Share
Educators and Parents Rejoice Over STAAR Delay AUDIO
I have heard from parents all over Texas who say they’re thrilled, tickled pink (however you want to say excited) that the STAAR exam won’t count for 15% of their child’s grade this year. Tweet Share
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Scott Braddock is a journalist and political analyst based in Austin.
