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trick van treat @derek.bike · Sep 2

still, from the movie memento, of a person’s hands holding a polaroid photo and writing the words “don’t believe his lies” on it. the photo has been modified to show microsoft’s clippy mascot helper monster

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MaddowBlog @maddowblog.msnbc.com · Aug 19

"I'm not going to be part of that process that gives [Trump] more reinforcement to harm my community and my people." Texas State Rep. Nicole Collier is being held in the State Capitol for refusing to comply with a Republican demand that she allow herself to be chaperoned by police.

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Dan Carson @dcarson.bsky.social · Jul 30

Houston's most notorious squatter is fighting to take over part of a historic Black neighborhood. He might get away with it.

@jamildavid.bsky.social went deep on one of the city's most insidious real estate hustles.

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A historic Houston neighborhood is going to war with a repeat squatter

Piney Point is just one of the neighborhoods being targeted by bad actors like Ramesh Kapur.

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Wineless Cat Mom @nicoleoking.bsky.social · Jul 11

Here I thought it was the name for the in-house coffee shop at an evangelical megachurch

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Dan Carson @dcarson.bsky.social · Jul 11

"Biblical grounds": an actual thing in Texas divorces? Or just a great Christian reggae band name?

Great stuff on Ken and Angela from @fbugenhagen.bsky.social

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Are 'Biblical grounds' actually a thing in Texas divorces?

Texas legal experts weigh in on the unconventional divorce filing.

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gamera obscura @ohrobin.bsky.social · Jul 10

Yaccarino of Time

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Dan Carson @dcarson.bsky.social · Jul 10

It’s amazing what we do and don’t send statewide push notices for

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Dan Carson @dcarson.bsky.social · Jul 2

A) he was 100 times better than I was

B) dissecting a congressman’s game tape is what the internet was made for

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Dan Carson @dcarson.bsky.social · Jul 2

In which @kissphoria.bsky.social asks the important question:

Was Colin Allred any good at football anyways? www.chron.com/culture/arti...

Colin Allred loves talking about his football career. Was he any good?

The Senate hopeful is coming off the bench. The political bench, that is.

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Screamer Jim @screamerjim.bsky.social · Jun 25

The people of our two largest cities have spent this month leading by example in the face of broken party politics and fascism’s arrival. It’s very encouraging.

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Dan Carson @dcarson.bsky.social · Jun 24

We're looking for someone curious about Houston and the larger Texas culinary world—someone as into finer dining as they are chain restaurants and gas station brisket.

If you're a strong writer interested in food, the people who make it and the stories it tells, let's chat.

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Dan Carson @dcarson.bsky.social · Jun 24

Hello there. @chron.com is looking for a Food Reporter.

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Food Reporter, Chron

Chron is seeking a food writer with sharp reporting skills and familiarity working for a digital-first newsroom. The ideal candidate will enjoy having a collaborative working relationship with the res...

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Chron.com @chron.com · Jun 24

Kevin Durant's real value is off the court and on his keyboard.

The big reason I'm glad Kevin Durant is coming to Houston? His posts.

Kevin Durant's real value is off the court and on his keyboard.

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Dan Carson @dcarson.bsky.social · Jun 23

Interesting approach!

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Dan Patrick dares Texans to vote him out over THC ban

"What kind of state do we want?... Do we want everybody high?

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Dan Carson @dcarson.bsky.social · Jun 13

Thanks Carl. Just a heads up: we're @chron.com !

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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · Jun 13

“A mannequin simulating a child crossing the street .. was crushed over and over again by a Tesla equipped with a self-driving feature on Thursday — safety advocates' latest warning .. as it prepares to launch robotaxis on Austin roads.”

@houstonchronicle.com $TSLA
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ghostly gwen howerton @kissphoria.bsky.social · May 23

come take my job!!!!!!

Dan Carson @dcarson.bsky.social · May 23

Hello. @chron.com is looking for a new audience producer to replace @kissphoria.bsky.social, who is transitioning to a full-time reporting position.

Strong writing is a must, as is the ability to approach & own platforms from Reddit to Bluesky & beyond.

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Audience Producer, Chron

AUDIENCE ENGAGEMENT PRODUCER Chron seeks an Audience Development Producer to help promote content both on- and off-platform. The person in this role will work 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. to manage Chron's ...

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ghostly gwen howerton @kissphoria.bsky.social · May 23

if you want my job, you have to know who Kirk Bullinger is:

Dan Carson @dcarson.bsky.social · May 23

A Gwen-like appreciation for 2000s-era Astros bullpen relievers would be ideal, but is not required**

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Dan Carson @dcarson.bsky.social · May 23

A Gwen-like appreciation for 2000s-era Astros bullpen relievers would be ideal, but is not required**

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Dan Carson @dcarson.bsky.social · May 23

Hello. @chron.com is looking for a new audience producer to replace @kissphoria.bsky.social, who is transitioning to a full-time reporting position.

Strong writing is a must, as is the ability to approach & own platforms from Reddit to Bluesky & beyond.

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Audience Producer, Chron

AUDIENCE ENGAGEMENT PRODUCER Chron seeks an Audience Development Producer to help promote content both on- and off-platform. The person in this role will work 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. to manage Chron's ...

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Dan Carson @dcarson.bsky.social · May 22

Gwen and I have agreed to lowball a well-respected Japanese businessman for his Suzuki Mighty Boy.

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Dan Carson @dcarson.bsky.social · May 22

Huge day to own a tiny truck.

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Texas becomes the latest state to legalize these cult favorite mini trucks

Texas joins 28 other states that allow enthusiasts to register and drive imported kei cars on state roads.

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Ted McCormick @tedmccormick.bsky.social · May 6

Imagine if projector salespeople told you projectors were great in the classroom not because they let everybody see an image better but rather because now every course could be about projectors, because projectors are the future and the time to opt out of talking about projectors all day has passed.

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Dan Carson @dcarson.bsky.social · May 2

That’s a very kind thing to say. Thank you so much!

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Dan Carson @dcarson.bsky.social · May 1

Thanks Jeremy!