Thursday, March 17, 2022

"Greg Abbott Hits Rock Bottom" Wrangle (w/ updates)


When 'sexual assault' is revealed to be "just" sexual exploitation, you know Governor Hell on Wheels is having a really bad week.


This story will undoubtedly be updated.

Update:


More as it develops.


It's snarky but it isn't funny.  I'll take it as a segue to "Cops Behaving Badly".


Sylvester Turner gave Houston cops a raise just last week in contract negotiations that were kept secret from public scrutiny.


And it's not just the cops wearing badges that are the problem.


But county commissioners have decided they're not going to take all the blame from the "tuff on krime" contingent.


Last, as Beto (and other people running for statewide office in November who won't get the headlines) declares he will legalize it, a new opportunity for cannabis may be in the offing.


If Abbott's little helpers are going to pass out pill bottles marked as fentanyl, then someone ought to pass them a joint.

Shifting gears to catch up on the latest regarding our elections.


Follow the thread for links to the rulings.  Update: More from TXElectsKuff also rounded up news reports about mail ballot rejections from the primaries.

Here's a few environmental pieces of note.


And the Texas Living Waters Project urged lawmakers to seize the opportunity to transform the state’s fragile water infrastructure.

Here's some social justice items.


Some news of the weird and trivial:

Texas Monthly reports on the booming swinger club action.  The Dallas Observer defends Peggy Hill, as a person and as a parent.

And last ...

The Austin Chronicle eulogized Sister Bobbie Nelson.