This Week in Texas: Wednesday, April 6, 2016

Posted April 6, 2016 in The Mignon Memo

One Person, One Vote.

 one person one vote ruling

In a unanimous decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Texas may use total population when drawing political districts. This means that all people are counted for representation, not just eligible voters. To read more…

 

Author Abbott.

broken but unbowed

Next month, Governor Abbott’s book, “Broken But Unbowed,” will be released. His book is part biography and part push for a constitutional convention of the states. To read more…

 

Take me out to the ball game.

Astros-Rangers

Baseball is back, and so is one of Texas’ great rivalries. This year the rivalry between the Houston Astros and the Texas Rangers, both vying for the American League West championship, is especially competitive. Some have dubbed it the Lone Star or Silver Boot Series. Which side are you on? To read more…

 

Only in Austin…

 HONKTX

If you were out and about this weekend, you may have stumbled across some unique street and brass bands from across the country. HONK!TX is a nonprofit, community-driven festival that brings these bands together to perform in the public spaces of Austin. We’re already looking forward to HONK!TX 2017!  To read more…