RPT Platform.
Last weekend Texas Republicans voted on priority issues to support as the 2019 legislative session approaches. In the end, 10,000 delegates voted on and adopted more than 300 planks. For the full text, click here. Texas Democrats meet this weekend in Fort Worth to adopt their platform and priorities. To read more…
Juneteenth.
153 years ago, on June 19th, the Emancipation Proclamation was announced publicly in Galveston, 2 years after its issuance by President Lincoln. It wasn’t until this day that 250,000 enslaved Texans learned they had been freed. To read more…
Uresti resigns.
Sen. Carlos Uresti (D-San Antonio) has resigned from the Texas Senate, effective Thursday. In his resignation letter to Governor Abbott, Uresti asked that a special election be called to coincide with the General Election—November 6, 2018. Former congressman and state representative Pete Gallego (D-Alpine) and Rep. Roland Gutierrez (D-San Antonio) continue to campaign. To read more…
Only in Austin…
Ballet Austin and the Butler Center for Dance & Fitness have teamed up for Rhythm on Stage at the Long Center. Thursday is Brazilian Dance Night with live drummers, starting at 7pm. Come and dance the night away. No experience necessary! To read more…