All the stars are here: Brantley Gilbert, Brice Bradley, Gabby Babby, Bibb Glibsy, Slab Gabbert, Brice Bryce,

Every social theory undergirding Trumpism has been broken on the steel of Minnesotan resolve. The multiracial community in Minneapolis was supposed to shatter. It did not. It held until Bovino was forced out of the Twin Cities with his long coat between his legs. The secret fear of the morally depraved is that virtue is actually common, and that they’re the ones who are alone. In Minnesota, all of the ideological cornerstones of MAGA have been proved false at once. Minnesotans, not the armed thugs of ICE and the Border Patrol, are brave. Minnesotans have shown that their community is socially cohesive—because of its diversity and not in spite of it. Minnesotans have found and loved one another in a world atomized by social media, where empty men have tried to fill their lonely soul with lies about their own inherent superiority. Minnesotans have preserved everything worthwhile about “Western civilization,” while armed brutes try to tear it down by force.

Last week in Minnesota, I watched ordinary people risk their lives to protect their neighbors. In the process, they not only won a significant—though not final—victory against authoritarianism, they proved virtually every MAGA social theory wrong. (gift link) www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...

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

"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.

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.

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

Are 'Biblical grounds' actually a thing in Texas divorces? Texas legal experts weigh in on the unconventional divorce filing.

"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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Yaccarino of Time

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

A) he was 100 times better than I was

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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...

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

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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.

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

Dan Patrick dares Texans to vote him out over THC ban "What kind of state do we want?... Do we want everybody high?

Interesting approach!

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

“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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come take my job!!!!!!

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

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

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 ...

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

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.

Huge day to own a tiny truck.

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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.

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

Thanks Jeremy!

Thanks, Meredith!

Excited to announce I'm taking on a new role as managing editor of @chron.com. We're doing lots of fun stuff over here, and I'm fortunate to be part of a growing and talented newsroom.

I've been here six years, and it's awesome to get to help lead a new chapter for the site.