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Michael Li (李之樸) @mcpli.bsky.social · 4h

From this morning’s @the-downballot.com newsletter: It looks like State Rep. Gina Hinojosa (D-Austin) will announce her run for Texas governor next Wed. 10/15. #txlege #TXGov

www.the-downballot.com/p/morning-di...

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University of Texas Press @utexaspress.bsky.social · 3h

‘Studies in Latin American Popular Culture’ publishes articles, review essays, and interviews on diverse aspects of popular culture in Latin America. These are the journal’s top five most-read articles on Project MUSE over the past year: 🧵↓

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National Weather Service @nws.noaa.gov · 4h

A La Niña Advisory has been issued, meaning that La Niña conditions have been observed in the tropical Pacific Ocean.
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A graphic announcing the issuance of a La Niña Advisory on October 9, 2025. The text reads: "La Niña conditions have been observed in the tropical Pacific Ocean and are expected to continue through the December 2025 to February 2026 timeframe."

A graphic showing a map of the Pacific Ocean with sea surface temperatures. A rectangular box labeled "key monitoring region" highlights a band of cooler-than-average water along the equator, indicating La Niña conditions.

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Dave Levitan @davelevitan.bsky.social · 1d

Hey cool the NOAA guy who was found to have violated the agency's code of ethics for his role in Sharpiegate has been confirmed as the head of NOAA.

Senate Confirms ‘Sharpiegate’ Meteorologist to Lead NOAA

www.nytimes.com

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Democracy Docket @democracydocket.com · 15h

NEW: This year, Texas handed the keys to its congressional map over to Washington. The Republican Party’s top mapmaker testified Wednesday he received directions only from the White House, as well as requests from the Texas GOP congressional delegation.

www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

Top GOP Mapmaker Describes a Texas Gerrymander Ordered Up By Washington

Read more here.

www.democracydocket.com

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Chris Murphy @chrismurphyct.bsky.social · 20h

it’s all just a grift

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Sarah Thurmonster @sarahthurmond.bsky.social · 18h

So, from what I can gather, Antifa is not an organization but a label they’re going to slap on any organization that supports Democrats. Is that correct? And anyone who donates to an organization that supports Dems is going to be labeled a terrorist? Is that where we’re heading in 2026?

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Sarah Thurmonster @sarahthurmond.bsky.social · 18h

This summer was mild compared to recent summers. There was like only two or three days of 100-degree temps. Clean energy is awesome though.

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Reuters @reuters.com · 19h

Updated COVID shot led to less severe illness, fewer hospitalizations last year, US study finds reut.rs/3KEOvOE

Updated COVID shot led to less severe illness, fewer hospitalizations last year, US study finds

Last year's updated COVID-19 vaccines helped prevent severe outcomes including hospitalizations and deaths, according to data from a large study of U.S. military veterans published on Wednesday.

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NPR @npr.org · 19h

Nabarun Dasgupta was recognized with a MacArthur "genius" award for work studying the deadly overdose crisis. He's also a front-line organizer, helping people survive. n.pr/4nJ98I5

Scientist on front lines of overdose crisis receives MacArthur 'genius' award

Nabarun Dasgupta was recognized with a MacArthur "genius" award for work studying the deadly overdose crisis. He's also a front-line organizer, helping people survive.

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Sarah Thurmonster @sarahthurmond.bsky.social · 23h

They could at least adopt the "formerly known as..." style.

Sarah Thurmonster @sarahthurmond.bsky.social · 1d

It's always been southwest to me, off on its own, "the armpit of Texas" because of the way the Rio Grande curves.

Sarah Thurmonster @sarahthurmond.bsky.social · 1d

Dolly: You did what?!
Sister: I asked people to pray for you.
Dolly: That makes it sound like I'm dying! What were you thinking? You better tell them I'm not dying.
Sister: I didn't mean to scare anyone.
Dolly: Stop posting about me on Facebook. This is why I can't tell you anything. Bless ur heart.

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Cory Booker @corybooker.com · 1d

Some Halloween Humor amidst the Terrible Trump Truth.

Incredible work by @ellecordova.bsky.social

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Sarah Thurmonster @sarahthurmond.bsky.social · 1d

I thought I was alone in this battle. Thank you for speaking out. 🙏

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Entertainment Weekly @ew.com · 1d

After a post from Dolly Parton's sister sent alarm bells ringing, the singer's sister says she didn't mean to 'make it sound so serious' and apologizes for scaring anyone.

Dolly Parton's sister says she didn't mean to 'scare anyone' after rep says prayer post 'blown out of proportion'

After a post from Dolly Parton's sister sent alarm bells ringing, the singer's sister says she didn't mean to 'make it sound so serious' and apologizes for scaring anyone.

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Karl Bode @karlbode.com · 1d

twice a year the entire U.S. press becomes a marketing extension of a single billionaire-owned retailer, and nobody in any position of editorial power thinks it's weird or gross

photo of Google News search results for Amazon Prime Day (the second this year)

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Sarah Thurmonster @sarahthurmond.bsky.social · 1d

Not sure how this was all determined but I find it interesting that border town Del Rio, Texas, was put in the Southern Plains, not Rio Grande, region.

William Hazen @williamhazen.bsky.social · 2d

This is the most accurate depiction of the Midwest to date. Wichita has always felt like the last Midwest city while also being the first plains city.

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Sarah Thurmonster @sarahthurmond.bsky.social · 1d

They said it might rain today in Austin. Why must they always get my hopes up?

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Richard Whittaker @rmwhittaker.bsky.social · 12d

Fantastic Fest is over, but the films still exist: a thread, starting with my chat with John Spottswood Moore about WHEN WE WERE LIVE, one of the wildest corners of public media. www.austinchronicle.com/daily/screen...

Fantastic Fest Interview: When We Were Live

John Spottswood Moore on the wild history of Austin public access

www.austinchronicle.com

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Sarah Thurmonster @sarahthurmond.bsky.social · 1d

What took 'em so long?

The Tennis Letter @thetennisletter.bsky.social · 1d

ATP is considering implementing an official heat policy, following several incidents in Shanghai where players were forced to retire, including Jannik Sinner:

“Player safety remains a top priority for the ATP."

Source:
www.reuters.com/sports/tenni...

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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 1d

Bob Ross paintings to be auctioned to support public TV stations after federal cuts

Thirty paintings by Bob Ross are set to be auctioned to support public television stations

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Sarah Thurmonster @sarahthurmond.bsky.social · 2d

You just know all the Republican candidates running in 2026 are going to use "crime went down because of the military" in their campaigns.

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AndreaaaHHhHHHHhHHhhh!! Grimes @andreagrimes.com · 2d

nothing stealthier than announcing your undercover operations in a press release

A press release from Texas AG Ken Paxton reads in part: " Ken Paxton has launched undercover investigations into various groups affiliated with left-wing political violence known to be operating in Texas"

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