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Texas has recorded more than 3,500 cases of whooping cough so far this year, 10 times the number in 2023.
The uptick has coincided with a decline in vaccination rates for whooping cough, according to disease experts who urge the best way to control the spread is to get vaccinated.
The uptick has coincided with a decline in vaccination rates for whooping cough, according to disease experts who urge the best way to control the spread is to get vaccinated.
Whooping cough cases in Texas reach an 11-year high
The state has recorded more than 3,500 cases of whooping cough so far this year, 10 times the number in 2023.
www.texastribune.org
November 11, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Texas has recorded more than 3,500 cases of whooping cough so far this year, 10 times the number in 2023.
The uptick has coincided with a decline in vaccination rates for whooping cough, according to disease experts who urge the best way to control the spread is to get vaccinated.
The uptick has coincided with a decline in vaccination rates for whooping cough, according to disease experts who urge the best way to control the spread is to get vaccinated.
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After yesterday’s surrender, we’re launching the largest Democratic primary program that we’ve ever run.
We will not back any Senate primary candidate unless they call for Schumer to step down as Minority Leader.
If you’re as pissed as we are, join this campaign to rebuild the Democratic Party. 👇
We will not back any Senate primary candidate unless they call for Schumer to step down as Minority Leader.
If you’re as pissed as we are, join this campaign to rebuild the Democratic Party. 👇
Democratic leaders have failed us again. It's time to get new leaders.
After yet another capitulation by Chuck Schumer and Senate Democrats, it's clear we need new leadership capable of mounting a serious opposition to Trump's authoritarian regime. We're launching our la...
www.indivisible2026.org
November 11, 2025 at 12:00 AM
After yesterday’s surrender, we’re launching the largest Democratic primary program that we’ve ever run.
We will not back any Senate primary candidate unless they call for Schumer to step down as Minority Leader.
If you’re as pissed as we are, join this campaign to rebuild the Democratic Party. 👇
We will not back any Senate primary candidate unless they call for Schumer to step down as Minority Leader.
If you’re as pissed as we are, join this campaign to rebuild the Democratic Party. 👇
In the pandemic, this guy was like this.
September 27, 2025 at 12:54 AM
In the pandemic, this guy was like this.
We good with this asshat's behavior, or fuck-nah?
I was back at 26 Federal Plaza today, where an ICE agent violently threw this bereft woman to the ground in front of her kids. She had not touched him. She did not pose any threat. She had to be taken to the hospital. (🎥: Elias Eliahu)
September 27, 2025 at 12:45 AM
We good with this asshat's behavior, or fuck-nah?
Unless she crashed on Epstein Island, who the fuck cares.
Still not the Epstein files.
What are you afraid of?
Nevermind, that's a rhetorical question.
#ReleaseTheEpsteinFiles
Still not the Epstein files.
What are you afraid of?
Nevermind, that's a rhetorical question.
#ReleaseTheEpsteinFiles
September 27, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Unless she crashed on Epstein Island, who the fuck cares.
Still not the Epstein files.
What are you afraid of?
Nevermind, that's a rhetorical question.
#ReleaseTheEpsteinFiles
Still not the Epstein files.
What are you afraid of?
Nevermind, that's a rhetorical question.
#ReleaseTheEpsteinFiles
When it comes to sports, we're the epitome of "fans" here at The Dispatches, especially college football. We also have a soft spot for Disney, Marvel, & we watch Hamilton often.
The 1st amendment is a tad more important.
Disney+/ESPN+/Hulu sub cancelled.
It's not much, but it's something.
The 1st amendment is a tad more important.
Disney+/ESPN+/Hulu sub cancelled.
It's not much, but it's something.
September 21, 2025 at 11:41 PM
When it comes to sports, we're the epitome of "fans" here at The Dispatches, especially college football. We also have a soft spot for Disney, Marvel, & we watch Hamilton often.
The 1st amendment is a tad more important.
Disney+/ESPN+/Hulu sub cancelled.
It's not much, but it's something.
The 1st amendment is a tad more important.
Disney+/ESPN+/Hulu sub cancelled.
It's not much, but it's something.
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Student-led demonstration for #academicfreedom TOMORROW at Texas A&M 6pm! 👏✊👇
September 21, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Student-led demonstration for #academicfreedom TOMORROW at Texas A&M 6pm! 👏✊👇
And here I thought that us Texans all valued freedom, personal choice, and don't tread on me, blah, blah, blah.
To white christian nationalist parents, you already had the right to determine what your kids could read—you know, just parent.
You have no right to determine what other kids can read.
To white christian nationalist parents, you already had the right to determine what your kids could read—you know, just parent.
You have no right to determine what other kids can read.
Harlingen CISD cancels Scholastic Book Fairs & shuts down online library access. Cites school library bill, SB 13.
Limits student and parents’ opportunities to PURCHASE books, & ability to borrow choice books.
SB 13 means fewer books for TX students.
www.valleycentral.com/news/local-n...
Limits student and parents’ opportunities to PURCHASE books, & ability to borrow choice books.
SB 13 means fewer books for TX students.
www.valleycentral.com/news/local-n...
www.valleycentral.com
September 21, 2025 at 8:35 PM
And here I thought that us Texans all valued freedom, personal choice, and don't tread on me, blah, blah, blah.
To white christian nationalist parents, you already had the right to determine what your kids could read—you know, just parent.
You have no right to determine what other kids can read.
To white christian nationalist parents, you already had the right to determine what your kids could read—you know, just parent.
You have no right to determine what other kids can read.
This only works when we participate.
September 18, 2025 at 2:03 AM
This only works when we participate.
🎯 Another great example of nonviolent resistance, from the @jollygoodginger.bsky.social.
September 18, 2025 at 1:56 AM
🎯 Another great example of nonviolent resistance, from the @jollygoodginger.bsky.social.
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The truth hurts: Kash Patel is the least qualified FBI Director in history. On his watch, white supremacists run free, qualified staff are pushed out, and he refuses to even name right-wing extremism as the top threat. I have ZERO confidence in him to keep Americans safe.
September 18, 2025 at 1:21 AM
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We the people won't back down or be intimidated.
Join us tomorrow, September 18, for a virtual kickoff call to learn more about the upcoming No Kings protests and hear from movement leaders.
Join us tomorrow, September 18, for a virtual kickoff call to learn more about the upcoming No Kings protests and hear from movement leaders.
No Kings October Mobilization Kickoff Call · No Kings
The No Kings Coalition is proud to announce a mass call to kick off our the work toward our upcoming October 18th national mobilization!
Join us to learn more about the vision, urgency, and strategy...
www.mobilize.us
September 17, 2025 at 11:44 PM
We the people won't back down or be intimidated.
Join us tomorrow, September 18, for a virtual kickoff call to learn more about the upcoming No Kings protests and hear from movement leaders.
Join us tomorrow, September 18, for a virtual kickoff call to learn more about the upcoming No Kings protests and hear from movement leaders.
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We’re really looking forward to the No Kings mass kickoff call! Join us on Thursday to learn everything you need to know about October 18 and hear from some of the smartest activists working to oppose the Trump regime’s authoritarian takeover: www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
September 16, 2025 at 11:23 PM
We’re really looking forward to the No Kings mass kickoff call! Join us on Thursday to learn everything you need to know about October 18 and hear from some of the smartest activists working to oppose the Trump regime’s authoritarian takeover: www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
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We need your help to make October 18 the biggest peaceful protest of the year. Please spread the word, register your local event as soon as you can, and start RSVPing for the local protests to help build momentum: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i...
September 16, 2025 at 12:39 PM
We need your help to make October 18 the biggest peaceful protest of the year. Please spread the word, register your local event as soon as you can, and start RSVPing for the local protests to help build momentum: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i...
🎯 Not that anyone asked us, but this perfect example of nonviolent dissent is Dispatches approved!
A man in Washington, DC, plays the Imperial March from Star Wars while following patrolling soldiers. One of the soldiers threatens to call the police.
September 15, 2025 at 8:47 PM
🎯 Not that anyone asked us, but this perfect example of nonviolent dissent is Dispatches approved!
The White House just vowed a “vast crackdown on liberal groups.”
Section 226 of H.R. 5300 gives them the tool to exile dissenters—no trial, just accusation.
Call your rep. Strike it before it strikes you.
This is the "then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me." moment.
Section 226 of H.R. 5300 gives them the tool to exile dissenters—no trial, just accusation.
Call your rep. Strike it before it strikes you.
This is the "then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me." moment.
September 15, 2025 at 8:36 PM
The White House just vowed a “vast crackdown on liberal groups.”
Section 226 of H.R. 5300 gives them the tool to exile dissenters—no trial, just accusation.
Call your rep. Strike it before it strikes you.
This is the "then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me." moment.
Section 226 of H.R. 5300 gives them the tool to exile dissenters—no trial, just accusation.
Call your rep. Strike it before it strikes you.
This is the "then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me." moment.
🚨 They’re coming for dissent.
H.R. 5300 lets the State Dept revoke your passport without trial. Just for being accused of “material support.”
Say or post the "wrong" thing & you could lose your right to travel, vote, or live freely.
📞 Call your rep. Demand they strike Section 226.
H.R. 5300 lets the State Dept revoke your passport without trial. Just for being accused of “material support.”
Say or post the "wrong" thing & you could lose your right to travel, vote, or live freely.
📞 Call your rep. Demand they strike Section 226.
September 15, 2025 at 2:55 PM
🚨 They’re coming for dissent.
H.R. 5300 lets the State Dept revoke your passport without trial. Just for being accused of “material support.”
Say or post the "wrong" thing & you could lose your right to travel, vote, or live freely.
📞 Call your rep. Demand they strike Section 226.
H.R. 5300 lets the State Dept revoke your passport without trial. Just for being accused of “material support.”
Say or post the "wrong" thing & you could lose your right to travel, vote, or live freely.
📞 Call your rep. Demand they strike Section 226.
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Trump expects us to bend the knee and let him steal 5 Congressional seats. Our knees don’t bend in Texas.
August 10, 2025 at 12:37 AM
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We're here to amplify the good, too, and here's a heartwarming story of a family emerging stronger after loss.
That's Texas love right there.
Evan Heffernan is keeping the smoke alive at Heffernan Bar-B-Que in Cypress, and his dad would be proud as hell.
💔🔥
That's Texas love right there.
Evan Heffernan is keeping the smoke alive at Heffernan Bar-B-Que in Cypress, and his dad would be proud as hell.
💔🔥
In 2017, pitmaster Bob Heffernan learned some devastating news: He had lung cancer, and his oncologist estimated he had seven months left to live.
When Bob was released after a one-month hospital stay, he got to work teaching his son, Evan, everything he knew about barbecue.
When Bob was released after a one-month hospital stay, he got to work teaching his son, Evan, everything he knew about barbecue.
At Heffernan Bar-B-Que in Cypress, pitmaster Evan continues his late father’s legacy
Evan decided to take over the family business after his father, Bob, was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2017.
txst.us
August 9, 2025 at 9:17 PM
We're here to amplify the good, too, and here's a heartwarming story of a family emerging stronger after loss.
That's Texas love right there.
Evan Heffernan is keeping the smoke alive at Heffernan Bar-B-Que in Cypress, and his dad would be proud as hell.
💔🔥
That's Texas love right there.
Evan Heffernan is keeping the smoke alive at Heffernan Bar-B-Que in Cypress, and his dad would be proud as hell.
💔🔥
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Join me, @staceyabrams.com and @heathercoxrichardson.substack.com.web.brid.gy TUESDAY to discuss how the authoritarian takeover of education institutions, DEI purges and the hijacking of electoral maps affect all of us - and what we can all do.
RSVP: bigtentusa.org/event/p2025e...
RSVP: bigtentusa.org/event/p2025e...
August 8, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Join me, @staceyabrams.com and @heathercoxrichardson.substack.com.web.brid.gy TUESDAY to discuss how the authoritarian takeover of education institutions, DEI purges and the hijacking of electoral maps affect all of us - and what we can all do.
RSVP: bigtentusa.org/event/p2025e...
RSVP: bigtentusa.org/event/p2025e...
While the Texas GOP sold their souls to the tangerine tyrant, @govpritzker.illinois.gov backs the Texas Democrats who walked out to defend democracy. That's Texas. The rest? Just cosplay.
Republicans have tossed the rulebook out.
Here in Illinois, we will do whatever it takes to preserve democracy.
Here in Illinois, we will do whatever it takes to preserve democracy.
August 9, 2025 at 4:20 AM
While the Texas GOP sold their souls to the tangerine tyrant, @govpritzker.illinois.gov backs the Texas Democrats who walked out to defend democracy. That's Texas. The rest? Just cosplay.
No, Mattie, let's be clear: this is a decision you chose to make.
You chose the path of capitulation. You chose the path of not listening to an overwhelming number of your constituents. You chose to send a message that says "we fear an idiot in the White House more than we value you."
You chose the path of capitulation. You chose the path of not listening to an overwhelming number of your constituents. You chose to send a message that says "we fear an idiot in the White House more than we value you."
Part 5: On 8/5, Fort Worth voted to end DEI
“This is the decision we had to make.”
Mattie has already accepted we live in a fascist authoritarian regime and is unwilling to fight for Fort Worth.
“This is not the time to virtue signal”
Are our values as a community worth nothing?
#wakeup #fortworth
“This is the decision we had to make.”
Mattie has already accepted we live in a fascist authoritarian regime and is unwilling to fight for Fort Worth.
“This is not the time to virtue signal”
Are our values as a community worth nothing?
#wakeup #fortworth
August 8, 2025 at 2:00 PM
No, Mattie, let's be clear: this is a decision you chose to make.
You chose the path of capitulation. You chose the path of not listening to an overwhelming number of your constituents. You chose to send a message that says "we fear an idiot in the White House more than we value you."
You chose the path of capitulation. You chose the path of not listening to an overwhelming number of your constituents. You chose to send a message that says "we fear an idiot in the White House more than we value you."
Texas Republicans: Wahhh! Daddy Trump, the Dems are playing by the rules & won't let us cheat! Make Uncle Kash sic the FBI on them! Wahhh!
Reality Check:
❌ No crime committed
❌ No criminal charges
🚫 FBI has zero jurisdiction
🎭 100% political theater from Team Voter Suppression
Reality Check:
❌ No crime committed
❌ No criminal charges
🚫 FBI has zero jurisdiction
🎭 100% political theater from Team Voter Suppression
August 7, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Texas Republicans: Wahhh! Daddy Trump, the Dems are playing by the rules & won't let us cheat! Make Uncle Kash sic the FBI on them! Wahhh!
Reality Check:
❌ No crime committed
❌ No criminal charges
🚫 FBI has zero jurisdiction
🎭 100% political theater from Team Voter Suppression
Reality Check:
❌ No crime committed
❌ No criminal charges
🚫 FBI has zero jurisdiction
🎭 100% political theater from Team Voter Suppression