Sean Phelan

My Democratic colleagues and I just left the state of Texas to break quorum and stop Trump’s redistricting power grab.

Trump is trying to rig the midterm elections right before our eyes. But first he’ll have to come through us.

It’s time to fight back.

Science often sounds ridiculous out of context. But that’s why NIH grantees have to painstakingly document and explain what they do and why. Writing a grant application for NIH funding is notoriously The Worst, but it’s what has to happen. The NIH knows perfectly well what that money is spent on!

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Hadn't watched Joe Rogan's podcast in maybe a couple of years. This is was a very good discussion with my favorite Texas legislature representative @jamestalarico.bsky.social

Worth a listen.

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Damian Lillard returns to the Trail Blazers on a 3-year deal worth $42 million The point guard's homecoming may not take place right away: He could miss the entire 2025-26 season after surgery to repair his left Achilles tendon.

Good to see Dame go back to Portland.

#NBASky

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Inflation picks up again in June, rising at 2.7% annual rate The consumer price index in June was expected to increase 2.7% from a year ago, according to the Dow Jones consensus estimate.

Consumer prices rose in June as President Donald Trump’s tariffs began to slowly work their way through the U.S. economy.

YouTube video by FOX 7 Austin Texas flooding: Flooding at Lake Buchanan | FOX 7 Austin

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YouTube video by KVUE WATCH: Buchanan Dam floodgates opened after heavy downpours

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🌊 Hill Country Rivers Rising | Sunday Afternoon Update 🌊

The San Saba and Llano Rivers are both rising rapidly and in flood from areas near Junction, Mason, Llano, and San Saba. While rain has ended for now, that water will move downstream, so please stay alert near rivers and creeks.

Wow. Lake Buchanan is within 5ft of being full and Lake Travis within 20. Might be the first time in the 30+ years I've seen both being this close to being full.

Trouble is once they are both full, the water has to be let all the way through. Too much water and there will be flooding in Austin.

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"For What It's Worth," written by Stephen Stills, was inspired by the Sunset Strip curfew riots in Los Angeles in 1966, reflecting the social unrest and generational conflict of the era.

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Be careful out there Texas

#TXWX #ATXWX

a small hippopotamus is standing in the water next to a bucket full of food Alt: A small hippopotamus is standing in the water next to a bucket full of food. It suddenly turns and attacks as viciously as a small creature can, biting at the knee of a zookeeper with blunted teeth too small to gain purchase.

Going to celebrate Moo Deng's birthday by trying to bite one of my coworkers.

🦛 = murder potatoes.

My father-in-law passed away 3 weeks ago. We are still waiting on his military honors from the 82nd Airbourne for the celebration of life. Will likely have to proceed without them. 😞

Copper now costs way more in the U.S. than elsewhere. This could hit its economy hard The huge discrepancy in U.S. prices compared to those elsewhere is expected to have a major economic impact.

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Kudos and a big ol’ Texas tip of the hat to @texasmonthly.bsky.social for dropping the paywall on all of their flood coverage

Their journalists have been in the field with first responders, former campers, and those affected since last week. “There are so many stories that deserve telling.”

Search for Texas flood victims enters third day, with more rain forecast Officials said more than 850 people had been rescued, including some clinging to trees, after a sudden storm dumped more than a foot of rain in an area around the Guadalupe River.

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Emmy-winning Austin, TX based TV meteorologist on Facebook:

Texas flooding: How you can help people in Kerrville Many people across Texas and around the country are seeking ways to help those in Kerrville after devastating flooding.

The Hill Country communities affected by the ongoing flooding are going to need a lot of assistance from the rest of us. Here are some ways you can help. www.fox7austin.com/news/texas-f...

As Floods Hit, Key Roles Were Vacant at Weather Service Offices in Texas

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Don't see that everyday in Austin

Back in the Hill Country, the Colorado River rose nearly forty feet yesterday and is now nearing 41.5 feet, reaching major flood stage. That water will flow into Lake Buchanan, which will likely rise several feet over the next day or two. #TXwx

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Truly saddening.

This is the new storm that's moving through the HIighland Lakes this morning 5:00 a.m. #ATXWX #TXWX

Early morning fireworks near horseshoe Bay. That's Lake LBJ flowing like a river. Stay safe out there Central Texas. #TXWX #ATXWX

Woke up to this:
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Austin avoids 100° in June for first time in six years Austin officially avoided the triple-digit mark in June for the first time in six years.

Congrats, y'all! We avoided 100° for the entire month of June. Here's hoping July and August follow suit... 🤞🌡

June ISM Employment drops to 45, near the lowest in five years. #EconSky

Report: Former Spurs big man Sandro Mamukelashvili set to sign with Toronto THANK YOU MAMU 🏀 Sandra Mamukelashvili has signed with the Toronto Raptors.

Report: Former Spurs big man Sandro Mamukelashvili set to sign with Toronto
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The Spurs got a good one in Luke Kornet:

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