Texas

Dallas Earthquakes Continue to Shake Up Residents

Iria — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 11:24:34 -0500

Dallas earthquakes? When people think of earthquakes in the United States, they think of California. But a series of minor (to a California resident) earthquakes has residents rockin'.

Texas Early Voting Roundup

admin_huliq — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 12:01:53 -0500

It's Monday, and that means it is time for another edition of the Texas Progressive Alliance's weekly round-up. This week's round-up is compiled by Vince from Capitol Annex.

Galveston TX Hurricane Ike Watch

admin_huliq — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 17:11:03 -0500

A significant part of Galveston Island, TX is inundated, 8 hours before Hurricane Ike is forecast to make landfall near the threatened barrier island. Waters will continue to rise this evening.

Local talents featured in Aside Productions' "An Evening of Original Plays"

asideproductions — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 10:41:18 -0500

Aside Productions has assembled some of The Woodlands brightest talent for its upcoming new play festival, “An Evening of Original Plays.”
The company is excited to present a new side of theatre to The Woodlands that showcases the playwriting talent within the community. Along with presenting a new facet to theatre, Aside is proud to give the acting company something few actors often get the chance to do: collaborate and work with the playwright throughout the development of the play itself.

Juneteenth Big in Texas, Libraries Feature Displays

admin_huliq — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 10:24:30 -0500

Visitors and library users can view the Juneteenth display and learn about African-American history in Texas at the Sterling E. Evans Library as Texas celebrates Juneteenth this week.

Texas Celebrates Juneteenth

admin_huliq — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 10:17:42 -0500

Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States.

From its Galveston, Texas origin in 1865, the observance of June 19th as the African American Emancipation Day has spread across the United States and beyond. - Reported by http://www.juneteenth.com/

texas Child Protective Services Pleased With Court Decision

admin_huliq — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 13:22:34 -0500

Yesterday Texas District Judge Barbara Walther vacated the temporary orders granting the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) sole temporary managing conservatorship of children from YFZ Ranch.

Aside Productions announces 2008 Summer Season!

asideproductions — Wed, 28 May 2008 09:56:16 -0500

ASIDE PRODUCTIONS TO PRODUCE AWARD-WINNING ORIGINAL PLAYS FROM LOCAL PLAYWRIGHTS Aside Productions, a newly founded theatre company in The Woodlands, is proud to announce its 2008 summer season.

Court Rules Texas Had No Right To Take Polygamists' Kids

admin_huliq — Thu, 22 May 2008 14:12:27 -0500

Here is a story about the Texas Supreme Court ruling on the polygamist sect and the children that will be getting a lot of attention, as it is analyzed, and we will update as warranted. This may be good law, but may be bad for these children.

United Methodists Call for Abolition of the Death Penalty in Texas

admin_huliq — Sun, 04 May 2008 19:51:13 -0500

The Worldwide United Methodist Church sent a message to Texas during the General Conference held in Ft. Worth, TX. The General Conference passed a resolution calling for the specific abolition of the death penalty in Texas. The United Methodist Church has had a position against the use of the death penalty for more than 50 years and reaffirmed that specific position in separate resolutions for the whole church as well.

Primary And Caucus Results Clinton Winning In Texas, Ohio and Rhode Island

admin_huliq — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 06:58:17 -0600

The results of yesterday's caucuses and primaries show that Hillary Clinton made a stunning comeback, winning decisively in Ohio and Rhode Island and coming out on top of a close race in Texas. John McCain won all four states, to clinch the Republican nomination, putting him in position to begin organizing for the November election, while his Democratic opponents continue to battle each other.

Statistical Soup Of Texas Exit Poll

admin_huliq — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 16:10:31 -0600

It's not a prestigious poll or a poll conducted by a giant cable news network. But it's a typical poll. An Austin, Texas TV channel finds pretty much nothing.