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Tulips at the Dallas Arboretum
Dallas Blooms at the Arboretum
Before we get another round of rain, I made it back to the Dallas Arboretum. The daffodils and hyacinths are at peak bloom. Tulips are at ninety percent bloom. Definitely needed this.
The Final Destination MRI scene
Well, just finished my first MRI. When I tell you, all I could think about was this scene from Final Destination: Bloodlines. IYKYK
One pediatrician “testified that she had witnessed children’s medical treatment, sometimes in the middle of chemotherapy, disrupted because their parents had been detained or deported by ICE … there is no insurance plan, no transportation to the hospital, no one to pick up prescriptions.”
It does not, but I can understand the confusion because that's been a trope I've seen in so many movies or shows.
Not that this should matter, but she entered this country legally on a tourist visa and was applying for political asylum (as a journalist).
Whatever just happened to Kristi Noem transcended schadenfreude. Like we gotta find a new expression.
In the Top 10 Funniest Things to Ever Happen in Politics
Oops that should be winning the *Democratic Senate primary*
Talarico says it does not matter who wins in the Republican runoff. Talarico says that it's clear who he is running against: "the billionaire donors and their corrupt system." And then he says that is the threat they (the billionaires) are worried about. And then that's it! Short and sweet.
After some initial remarks, Talarico thanks Congresswoman Crockett, and there's applause from the crowd. "I am so grateful for her voice and her leadership." He also said it was "an honor to run this race with her" and that it's up to him to earn the support from her voters.
Hey folks, @jamestalarico.bsky.social is taking the stage in Austin now, his first remarks since winning the Democratic party early this morning. Y'all can follow along here: www.youtube.com/live/xQVfExG...
Dallas DA John Creuzot conceding in his primary race on March 4, 2026
Today, Dallas District Attorney John Creuzot conceded to primary challenger Amber Givens. Creuzot was running for his third term, and had recently joined a coalition of prosecutors known as FAFO (Fight Against Federal Overreach).
Should also note that Trump’s endorsements in Texas have not been perfect. In fact, Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller lost his primary quite handily.
Trump's Truth Social post stating he will be making an endorsement in the Texas Republican runoff election
On his social media platform, Donald Trump announces he will be making an endorsement in the Republican runoff in Texas.
I’ve been notified about another death in ICE custody.
This marks a stunning 40 deaths during the second Trump administration.
This cannot continue. There must be real accountability for ICE and DHS.
TX32 results in the Republican primary showing a runoff
An interesting race I'm following is the Republican primary in the redrawn #TX32 north and east of Dallas. Republicans (including Trump) coalesced around Jace Yarbrough, who has fallen below the 50 percent threshold. Could be a runoff against billionaire Ryan Binkley.
2:00 AM update from Dallas County DA's race, Creuzot narrowly trailing
The steroids I'm taking really kick up my insomnia, so here I am. There was another Dallas County update at 2:00 showing current District Attorney John Creuzot trailing challenger Amber Givens.
By the time we get to the May 26 runoff in Texas..: I’ll be entering a new decade
Candidates in Texas need to clear a 50.1 percent threshold, so if these hold it’s a runoff
New TX33 early voting numbers with Allred leading Johnson 46-34
These are the early vote numbers for the new #TX33 showing Colin Allred leading Julie Johnson 46-34
Just a heads up for folks, Crockett told her crowd at a Dallas election party that she doesn't expect there to be results tonight... unclear if/when Talarico will be addressing his supporters at a party in Austin
Never a dull moment!
Twitter Post from Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins saying judge's order to keep polls open is blocked
A big update from Dallas: The TX Supreme Court has sided with Ken Paxton in temporarily blocking the district ruling that kept polls open until 9:00 (via Dallas Judge Clay Jenkins).
Oof.
Thank you!
Early results for Texas AG race Democratic side showing Nathan Johnson hovering near 50 percent
In the Texas Attorney General Race, State Senator Nathan Johnson is hovering close to the 50.1 percent threshold that would avoid a Democratic runoff
Ooh, I mentioned earlier that Texas actually has two time zones. And El Paso, which is in Mountain Time, is extending their hours to 8:00 (which is 9:00 CST).
Statement from Don Huffines, running for Texas Comptroller over early voting returns
Don Huffines, a former Republican state senator, who is now running for Comptroller has released a statement after early returns show him leading Acting Comptroller Hancock. Huffines, whose family purchased the Jeffrey Epstein Zorro Ranch, has Trump's endorsement.
Early lead for Steve Toth over Dan Crenshaw in TX-2
Steve Toth got a late endorsement from Ted Cruz and is currently leading incumbent Republican Dan Crenshaw with just over 28% of the vote in (per the AP)
Bo French - who has called to deport Native Americans, frequently uses the R-word, pals around with Jack Posobiec, recently asked his followers if Jews or Muslims pose a bigger threat to America, and gleefully called the day SNAP benefits lapsed "National Chimp out Day" - currently leads with 41%