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We’re about to take back Texas.

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massive voting line at @utaustin.bsky.social. see you for our @ms.now special coverage at 7PM ET with @maddow.bsky.social at the helm.

President Trump wants to build a wall through Big Bend National Park.

One of the most sacred places in Texas.

Texans have a message for him: Come and take it.

Longhorns and Aggies don't agree on much, but they both agree...

@jamestalarico.bsky.social should be our next US Senator! 👍🤘

Waterline tower viewed from Speedway at Dean Keeton Street on the UT Austin campus

With the crane recently removed, here’s an updated photo of the Waterline tower from Speedway at Dean Keeton on the UT Austin campus.

Federal court blocks new Texas congressional map for 2026 The decision is a major blow for Republicans, in Texas and nationally, who pushed through this unusual mid-decade redistricting at the behest of President Donald Trump.

Breaking: Federal court blocks Texas from using new congressional gerrymander in 2026 midterms.

BREAKING: The Dallas Mavericks are expected to fire Nico Harrison, sources tell The Athletic.

The former Nike executive drove the decision to trade Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers eight months after Dončić led Dallas to an NBA Finals appearance.

David Byrne at #NoKings on his bike.

(via @wutangforchildren.bsky.social)

Saw a big pack of people here for F1 and they were all trying to take a picture of a Waymo

Waterline progress from Speedway at Dean Keeton on the UT campus

I need more baseball to be streamed in 4K

Hey that’s my TV

🏈 GB 40 - 40 DAL
FINAL

✅ That's Scorigami!! It's the 1093rd unique final score in NFL history.

Austin, Texas. Today, Rep. Lloyd Doggett (D-TX) made the following statement: With approval of the crooked Trump maps imminent, the future of redistricting turns next to the courts. If this racially gerrymandered Trump map is rejected, as it should be, I will continue seeking reelection in Congressional District 37 to represent my neighbors in the only town I have ever called home. If the courts give Trump a victory in his scheme to maintain control of a compliant House, I will not seek reelection in the reconfigured CD37, even though it contains over 2/3rd of my current constituents. Most of Congressman Casar’s current CD35 is not located in Austin. The Trump-revised CD35 gains Hispanic population to become 57% Hispanic. While drawn to favor a Republican, it remains a competitive district in which Biden received 49% and Allred 48%. I had hoped that my commitment to reelection under any circumstances would encourage Congressman Casar to not surrender his winnable district to Trump. While his apparent decision is most unfortunate, I prefer to devote the coming months to fighting Trump tyranny and serving Austin rather than waging a struggle with fellow Democrats. If Trump extreme gerrymandering prevails, I wish Congressman Casar the best.

NEW: Austin Congressman Lloyd Doggett says he won't run for re-election if the newly drawn Texas map survives a court challenge.

“The River House Broke. We Rushed in the River.” The July 4 Texas flooding ripped our Kerr County home from its pillars, pulling us into the water and into the night. Then morning came.

“I don’t know how long it took—ten seconds, maybe fifteen—for the house to come apart."

During the early-morning hours of July 4, the Guadalupe River pulled senior editor Aaron Parsley and six members of his family into its waters. Read his firsthand account:

It's official! Governor Greg Abbott has signed HB 24, restoring property rights to local communities and their elected officials across the state! #txlege #housing

This actually is the best burger I have ever had

We are Students for Livable Communities, a group of students at UT Austin advocating for more abundant housing, expanded transportation options, smarter land use, and safer streets from city hall to the state capitol.

Illustration showing allowed building height in various countries

Single-Stair Austin

AUSTIN JUST PASSED SINGLE STAIR REFORM! 🙌
5 floors, 4 units per floor LETS GO!!!!
www.singlestairatx.org

Tell City Council: legalize single-stair apartments for more livable, affordable homes! Next Thursday, March 27, Austin City Council will consider legalizing single-stair buildings up to six stories! Allowing single-stair buildings would: improve housing affordability increase access ...

This Thursday March 27, Austin City Council could legalize 6-story single-stair apartments! Single-stair improves affordability, adds sunlight & fresh air, and allows better floorplans!

See our reply below for how to speak at Thursday's meeting, or use this quick form to email Council in support:

The full list of bills scheduled for today’s hearing is available here:
capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/...

I highly encourage testifying if available. Here is a guide on how to do so from @udemstx.com:
www.udemstx.com/_files/ugd/7...
#txlege

SB 15 (Bettencourt) reduces the lot size requirements cities can impose for single-family homes in new subdivisions
capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/H...
#txlege

SB 854 (Middleton), YIGBY or Yes In God’s Backyard, exempts religious organizations from restrictions to build multifamily and mixed-use residential on their land
capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/H...
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SB 840 (Hughes) requires cities with a population over 60k and counties with a population over 420k to allow multifamily and mixed-use residential in commercial zones
capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/H...
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Multiple housing-related bills are scheduled for public hearing by the Texas Senate Committee on Local Government at 2 PM today:

SB 673 (Hughes) prohibits municipalities from banning accessory dwelling units (ADUs)
capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/H...
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The Texas Senate approved a non-binding resolution honoring the 10th anniversary of "Texans for Vaccine Choice", an anti-vaccine, anti-science organization that directly lobbies against public health.

Anyone want to guess how many TX Senate Democrats voted for it?

AP sues 3 Trump administration officials, citing freedom of speech The Associated Press is suing three Trump administration officials over access to presidential events.

BREAKING: The Associated Press sues three Trump administration officials over access to presidential events, citing the First Amendment.

Texas bill could help turn empty offices into housing Supporters hope easing zoning rules will entice landlords to renovate and ease the state’s housing crisis.

Texas has a ton of empty office space.

State lawmakers want to make it easier to convert those vacant offices into apartments & condos.

w/ @carla-astudi.bsky.social
www.texastribune.org/2025/02/21/t... @texastribune.org #txlege