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Allen AC @allenac009.bsky.social · 1d

“Now, with oil selling at middling prices and tariffs driving up the cost of drilling, Edwards acknowledges a stark ‘disconnect’ between the industry and Trump administration. He believes Trump’s tariffs have emboldened OPEC, the Saudi-controlled cartel of Middle Eastern and African oil….”

Evan @evan7257.bsky.social · 1d

Bad news for Houston: Buyer’s remorse in the Permian? Trump's energy policies are gutting the oil patch

Read the @houstonchronicle.com editorial... www.houstonchronicle.com/opinion/edit...

Why this Trump-supporting Permian oil CEO is second-guessing U.S. energy policy

A $75‑per‑barrel sweet spot could steady markets without gouging consumers, says one Permian CEO.

www.houstonchronicle.com

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Evan @evan7257.bsky.social · 11h

Houston needs someone on City Council willing to stand up to the mayor | Endorsement

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Houston needs a City Council willing to stand up to the mayor | Endorsement

Houstonians should pick Jordan Thomas for City Council At Large 4 because of his optimistic vision for our city's future, writes the Houston Chronicle Editorial Board.

www.houstonchronicle.com

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Evan @evan7257.bsky.social · 1d

Bad news for Houston: Buyer’s remorse in the Permian? Trump's energy policies are gutting the oil patch

Read the @houstonchronicle.com editorial... www.houstonchronicle.com/opinion/edit...

Why this Trump-supporting Permian oil CEO is second-guessing U.S. energy policy

A $75‑per‑barrel sweet spot could steady markets without gouging consumers, says one Permian CEO.

www.houstonchronicle.com

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Parker Welch @parkerwelch.bsky.social · 2d

“The Cuomo of the South” they’re calling him

Evan @evan7257.bsky.social · 2d

Why is Mayor Whitmire breaking the one part of Metro that didn’t need fixing? | Editorial

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Why is Mayor Whitmire breaking the one part of Metro that didn’t need fixing?

Without explanation or warning, Houston changed downtown and midtown traffic signals so that the Red Line light rail is often stuck at red lights.

www.houstonchronicle.com

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Evan @evan7257.bsky.social · 2d

Why is the GOP adopting Democrats’ worst energy ideas? | Opinion www.houstonchronicle.com/opinion/outl...

Why is the GOP adopting Democrats’ worst energy ideas? | Opinion

Trump’s attacks on clean energy repeat avoidable mistakes from the Carter administration, writes Michael E. Webber, a professor at the University of Texas at Austin.

www.houstonchronicle.com

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Evan @evan7257.bsky.social · 2d

"It is time to face the facts. The Trump administration has been far more successful in restricting legal immigration than it has been in removing undocumented immigrants."

www.houstonchronicle.com/opinion/outl...

Trump’s immigration policy wages war on Houston’s economic success

The Trump administration has been more successful in restricting legal immigration than removing undocumented immigrants, undermining Houston's ability to recruit the best, writes Charles C. Foster.

www.houstonchronicle.com

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Ralph Nadir @mgbesq.bsky.social · 2d

Contact your elected representatives at City Hall and let them know that, at the least, you expect an explanation behind the boondoggle.

The transportation advocacy group LINKHouston is collecting signatures for a petition demanding a stop to the delay of Red Line riders.

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Emi the Sweary Cook🌵 @undercoveremi.bsky.social · 2d

Complained about this last week, but I’m doing it again. My nurse last chemo said it’s making everyone in the Med Center late to work and it’s been a disaster for the hospital systems.

Evan @evan7257.bsky.social · 2d

Why is Mayor Whitmire breaking the one part of Metro that didn’t need fixing? | Editorial

www.houstonchronicle.com/opinion/edit...

Why is Mayor Whitmire breaking the one part of Metro that didn’t need fixing?

Without explanation or warning, Houston changed downtown and midtown traffic signals so that the Red Line light rail is often stuck at red lights.

www.houstonchronicle.com

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Evan @evan7257.bsky.social · 2d

Why is Mayor Whitmire breaking the one part of Metro that didn’t need fixing? | Editorial

www.houstonchronicle.com/opinion/edit...

Why is Mayor Whitmire breaking the one part of Metro that didn’t need fixing?

Without explanation or warning, Houston changed downtown and midtown traffic signals so that the Red Line light rail is often stuck at red lights.

www.houstonchronicle.com

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Chance Scarily 🎃 @crewless.bsky.social · 3d

Jade Helm! CC @drewsky.app

Houston Chronicle @houstonchronicle.com · 3d

Texas once feared a phantom federal occupation. Now Gov. Abbott’s troops are helping carry it out under Trump. And Houston may be next, writes the Houston Chronicle editorial board. bit.ly/48Q3D5C

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Evan @evan7257.bsky.social · 2d

We remember

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Trump made Jade Helm real. How long until it comes to Houston? | Editorial

Texas once feared a phantom federal occupation. Now Gov. Abbott’s troops are helping carry it out under Trump. And Houston may be next, writes the Houston Chronicle editorial board.

www.houstonchronicle.com

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Keith Urban Planning Commission @kja.bsky.social · 2d

I wondered when folks were going to remember that Jade Helm b.s.
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Houston Chronicle @houstonchronicle.com · 3d

Texas once feared a phantom federal occupation. Now Gov. Abbott’s troops are helping carry it out under Trump. And Houston may be next, writes the Houston Chronicle editorial board. bit.ly/48Q3D5C

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Evan @evan7257.bsky.social · 2d

Yes
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Trump made Jade Helm real. How long until it comes to Houston? | Editorial

Texas once feared a phantom federal occupation. Now Gov. Abbott’s troops are helping carry it out under Trump. And Houston may be next, writes the Houston Chronicle editorial board.

www.houstonchronicle.com

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Informed Takes @peebsy0.bsky.social · 3d

Glenn Beck owes America an apology. 😂

Houston Chronicle @houstonchronicle.com · 3d

Texas once feared a phantom federal occupation. Now Gov. Abbott’s troops are helping carry it out under Trump. And Houston may be next, writes the Houston Chronicle editorial board. bit.ly/48Q3D5C

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Evan @evan7257.bsky.social · 2d

Thank you

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Bryan Edward Stone (שָׁלוֹם) @bestonetx.bsky.social · 3d

This editorial is 🔥. If you aren't a subscriber, this would be worth the cost of admission.

"This time, Texas troops are on the other side of the Gadsden 'Don’t Tread on Me' flag. President Trump has ordered 400 members of the Texas National Guard to deploy. Apparently Texans will do the treading."

Houston Chronicle @houstonchronicle.com · 3d

Texas once feared a phantom federal occupation. Now Gov. Abbott’s troops are helping carry it out under Trump. And Houston may be next, writes the Houston Chronicle editorial board. bit.ly/48Q3D5C

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Andrew Grizzle @drewgriz.bsky.social · 3d

Makes me feel a little less insane to see exactly my first thought when I heard TX was sending its guard to invade other states in print.

Houston Chronicle @houstonchronicle.com · 3d

Texas once feared a phantom federal occupation. Now Gov. Abbott’s troops are helping carry it out under Trump. And Houston may be next, writes the Houston Chronicle editorial board. bit.ly/48Q3D5C

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Allen AC @allenac009.bsky.social · 3d

“This time, Texas troops are on the other side of the Gadsden “Don’t Tread on Me” flag. President Trump has ordered 400 members of the Texas National Guard to deploy to Illinois, Oregon and other places across the country. Apparently Texans will do the treading.”

Houston Chronicle @houstonchronicle.com · 3d

Texas once feared a phantom federal occupation. Now Gov. Abbott’s troops are helping carry it out under Trump. And Houston may be next, writes the Houston Chronicle editorial board. bit.ly/48Q3D5C

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Allen AC @allenac009.bsky.social · 3d

“A federal judge — a Trump appointee, no less — has deemed Trump and Miller’s arguments as ‘untethered to the facts.’ Madness is the right word.”

Houston Chronicle @houstonchronicle.com · 3d

Texas once feared a phantom federal occupation. Now Gov. Abbott’s troops are helping carry it out under Trump. And Houston may be next, writes the Houston Chronicle editorial board. bit.ly/48Q3D5C

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aust.in.tifa @abw56.bsky.social · 3d

This is how you wake people up.

Houston Chronicle @houstonchronicle.com · 3d

Texas once feared a phantom federal occupation. Now Gov. Abbott’s troops are helping carry it out under Trump. And Houston may be next, writes the Houston Chronicle editorial board. bit.ly/48Q3D5C

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Evan @evan7257.bsky.social · 2d

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Houston Chronicle @houstonchronicle.com · 3d

Texas once feared a phantom federal occupation. Now Gov. Abbott’s troops are helping carry it out under Trump. And Houston may be next, writes the Houston Chronicle editorial board. bit.ly/48Q3D5C

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Evan @evan7257.bsky.social · 2d

Thank you

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Jenny Staff Johnson @htownjenny.bsky.social · 3d

Chronicle ed board really cooking lately under @evan7257.bsky.social

Houston Chronicle @houstonchronicle.com · 3d

Texas once feared a phantom federal occupation. Now Gov. Abbott’s troops are helping carry it out under Trump. And Houston may be next, writes the Houston Chronicle editorial board. bit.ly/48Q3D5C

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Blake Mitchell @blake.bsky.social · 3d

These people were terrified by the fake Jade Helm, and now deliriously thrilled with the real one.

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