United States The Lone Star State (TX) Thread

[filipina84]

While everyone's distracted by the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, over in the Houston Fire Department there's a new Fire Chief because it appears HFD Fire Chief Sam Pena likely got fired unceremoniously.

 

[49ersfootball]

Outgoing Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg (D) endorsing United States Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX)'s reelection campaign during campaign event yesterday.

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[The Whispering Monk]

Outgoing Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg (D) endorsing United States Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX)'s reelection campaign during campaign event yesterday.

That's actually pretty surprising.

 

[49ersfootball]

That's actually pretty surprising.

Ogg is basically giving Hidalgo, Ellis, Turner etc., the big Fuck You in her final 4 months in office.

 

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This tweet from nutty bipolar Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo (D) tells me she's getting scared of losing reelection in 2026 due to speculation about former Houston Mayor Annise Parker (D) launching primary challenge against Hidalgo.

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[49ersfootball]

Segment from Fox 26 KRIV-TV Houston about the blowup during Commissioners Court.

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@f1onagher @The Whispering Monk @Sergeant Foley @Buba @bintananth @gral @Cherico @Planchar

Saturday, April 5th, 1986: Highlights of the Rendezvous Houston festivities.

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[49ersfootball]

@f1onagher @Sergeant Foley @The Whispering Monk Fellow Texans: Former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner (D) wins the Democratic Party nomination to succeed the late Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX 18th).
Sylvester Turner wins Democratic nomination for Texas 18th Congressional District race

 

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State Rep. Shawn Theirry (D-Houston) bolts to the GOP. I kinda saw this coming & I've got a feeling we'll be seeing more TX Democrats bolting to the GOP.

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[Captain X]

I have to admit, every time I see that happen I have to wonder if it's genuine, or if the intent is to sabotage within.

 

[49ersfootball]

I have to admit, every time I see that happen I have to wonder if it's genuine, or if the intent is to sabotage within.

There was another Democratic State Rep from the Rio Grande Valley, who switched to the GOP back in 2021.

 

[49ersfootball]

Tuesday, October 15th, 2024: TX US Senate debate between United States Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) vs Congressman Colin Allred (D-TX 32nd) live from the ABC 8 WFAA-TV Dallas/Fort Worth Studios in Dallas, TX.

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[49ersfootball]

@The Whispering Monk @f1onagher Sounds like Houston Mayor John Whitmire (D) sees Houston City Controller Chris Hollins (D) as a threat in 2027 & wants to erase Hollins from the political landscape altogether.

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https://www.houstonchronicle.com/po...ris-hollins-ethics-investigation-19839016.php

 

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[49ersfootball]

Fellow Texans on Sietch: If you haven't voted yet, PLEASE VOTE RIGHT NOW. I already voted early back on October 21st right here in the Alamo City.

Now, here are the list of statewide offices to watch tonight:
United States Senator: United States Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) seeking reelection to 3rd term
Railroad Commissioner, Place 3: Railroad Commissioner Christi Craddick (R) seeking reelection to 3rd term.
TX Supreme Court Associate Justice, Place 2: TX Supreme Court Associate Justice Jimmy Blalock (R) seeking reelection to 2nd 6-year term.
TX Supreme Court Associate Justice, Place 4: TX Supreme Court Associate Justice David Devine (R) seeking reelection to 3rd 6-year term.
TX Supreme Court Associate Justice, Place 6: TX Supreme Court Associate Justice Jane Bland (R) seeking reelection to 1st full 6-year term.
TX Court of Criminal Appeals Presiding Judge (Open): David J. Schenck (R) vs Holly Taylor (D)
TX Court of Criminal Appeals Judge, Place 7 (Open): Gina Parker (R) vs Nancy Mulder (D)
TX Court of Criminal Appeals Judge, Place 8 (Open): Lee Finley (R) vs Chika Anyiam (D)

 

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Friday, November 8th, 2024: Texas Tribune reporting that longtime TX Democratic Party chairman Gilberto Hinojosa is stepping down following the party's pathetic & stupid performance in Tuesday's elections.
Texas Democratic Party chair steps down after dismal election performance

 

[49ersfootball]

Here's what Fox News Voter Analysis Exit Polls revealed right here in my beloved home state of TX
(Anglos)
Trump: 65%
Harris: 34%

(African Americans)
Harris: 79%
Trump: 19%

(Latinos)
Trump: 50%
Harris: 48%

(Other Minorities)
Trump; 59%
Harris: 37%

 

[49ersfootball]

Looks like we're going to see a battle royal in my beloved home state of TX.

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[The Whispering Monk]

Looks like we're going to see a battle royal in my beloved home state of TX.

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I'd rather someone younger, and I like Paxton as our AG.

 

[49ersfootball]

I'd rather someone younger, and I like Paxton as our AG.

Texas Tribune reporting that Paxton is hell-bent on taking down Senator Cornyn in 2026 in the GOP primary. Pressler tweeted his pledge to help Paxton bringing down Cornyn.

Big question is whether Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (D-TX 07th) takes the plunge by running for the United States Senate on the Dem side ?