Exclusive: HPD and ICE are working closer than ever. Experts say it's unlawful.
Houston police in at least two instances have arrested drivers and transported them to immigration agents, a move experts say could be unconstitutional.
Iโve gotten so sidetracked from a piece on ICE in Houston, but this is the crux of the matter here. Mayor Whitmire lied early on about HPD assisting ICE, then mumbled something about having to help where needed. Itโs all garbage and Whitmire is no more a Democrat than Ted Cruz.
05.03.2026 20:51 โ
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completely shit-can Noem. โThe Shield of the Americas.โ The bullshit continues to drift downstream yet more.
05.03.2026 20:47 โ
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Ok. Noemโs to be Special Envoy for The Shield of the Americas, the new Security Initiative in the Western Hemisphere the Regime is on Saturday in Doral, Florida. And Sen. Markwayne Mullin (OK) will take her place.
Iโll give Mullin a small benefit of the doubt, but I should have known Trump wouldnโt
05.03.2026 20:47 โ
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2/2 will be another unqualified chump to take her place and the best we can hope for is that whoever it is, will be held to higher account.
05.03.2026 20:38 โ
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So Trump fired Noem and this should be celebrated. She should never have held the appointment, but itโs telling that there was enough pressure put on the reps to bring her to account and the heat was hot enough even doofus couldnโt ignore.
That said, thereโs time to rest on laurels later. There 1/2
05.03.2026 20:38 โ
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I thought the same. Thereโs that Army National Guard base way out Westheimer, but/and the were flying due east (to Ellington?). I dunno. If anyone makes a statement that I catch, Iโll surely share it.
04.03.2026 01:45 โ
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Thanks. Part of me is curious to know more about the maneuvers/training, but the response from HPD that this isnโt unusual rankles me. Iโd be curious to know how flight paths are chosen.
Some of my neighbors are apprehensive because they think this is unusual (Iโm in the Galleria area).
03.03.2026 20:41 โ
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Never too late to start!
#GobIron should do the trick!
03.03.2026 19:35 โ
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Another helicopter flyover
Two following the first
Two bringing up the rear
Oh why not? Our tax dollars at work. Five more copters just flew over.
I have other stuff to do, but Iโd be curious if other Houstonians have more info.
03.03.2026 19:16 โ
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Stuff to Do: Texas primaries edition
This will be short and sweet, but Iโll be posting and reposting reminders like this in the coming weeks. This is quite simply the most valua...
Military helicopters over San Antonio and Houston make you nervous?
Get out and vote and grab a friend to go with you. This state needs a completely makeover. We have a legislature that willingly aligns itself with the regime.
They need to be run out of office on their knees.
For last-minuters:
03.03.2026 19:06 โ
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It is a big deal when youโre flying military aircraft over major metropolitan areas. It is a big deal when people are shaken by it, and it is a big deal when you live in a city where the PD partners with the military as a matter of course.
Get to those primaries, gang. Texas needs a change.
03.03.2026 19:03 โ
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'Don't like this': Helicopter spotting in San Antonio sparks concern
"I've never experienced something like this," one resident said of the sighting.
My assumption is that the helicopter flyovers are for the same purpose as the ones last fall: military training.
This is from back in September: archive.ph/GGvoh.
Today in San Antonio, theyโre seeing the same.
Houston PD acted like this was no big deal 6 months ago, but I have disagree.
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03.03.2026 19:03 โ
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Two military helicopters flying over the Galleria area of Southwest Houston
Two helicopters against the clouds
Fuuuuuck me. 2nd flyover in half an hour.
Military helicopters flying in from the west, heading due east. There were 3 the first run and five this time.
This bodes ill.
03.03.2026 18:47 โ
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Why is it called a harp?
Also, really not related: I thought of your comment about the harmonica/harp etymology and have been confused by it myself. Enough to root around and find this:
patmissin.com/ffaq/q3.html
03.03.2026 18:42 โ
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Thanks, we so need it. Not primary related: about 15 minutes ago, 3 military helicopters flew over my part of Houston in triangle formation, heading due east.
Maybe it is primary related. Weโre trying to vote out assholes who support this regime and by extension, the $1 trillion military budget.
03.03.2026 18:38 โ
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Stuff to Do: Texas primaries edition
This will be short and sweet, but Iโll be posting and reposting reminders like this in the coming weeks. This is quite simply the most valua...
Okay Texans!
Early votingโs over and tomorrow is primary day!
Iโve got a bunch of resources here for your use, so help yourself!
Letโs turn this place blue like the sky from the Hill Country to the Perdinales, from the Panhandle to the Gulf Coast and the Valley! Letโs do this!
03.03.2026 03:21 โ
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Austin shooting spurs Texas political fights
Days out from the March primary, Republicans called for changes to immigration law. Democrats repeated their calls for stricter gun laws.
There are times when - & I try to watch my responses to this stuff because the GOP demands our attention and the news cycle inflames it - I really just want to take a big swig on a deep single malt and tell the whole goddamn state of Texas to fuck itself stupid.
โฆexcept itโs already there.
02.03.2026 20:48 โ
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Good morning Brenda & #BreakfastCrew! (Iโve got 15 minutes left here in Houston before noon.)
Another maddening Monday but thereโs still room for laughter and friendship.
Canโt hang but wanted to drop by and say hi!
An awesome day to all!
02.03.2026 17:47 โ
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Good morning, Jaye!
Both of those sound yummy and I suspect Iโll have to make one of each later this afternoon!
Hope your Monday isnโt manic after the road.
02.03.2026 17:42 โ
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just checking in on you hope you feel better soon with a heart
ALT: just checking in on you hope you feel better soon with a heart
I think I may have to write a kids book about โJudith Turtleโ (thatโs a great name for a character).
I get the slow motion recuperation, though. Iโm sure youโve had plenty of โtake your timeโ well-wishes, so add mine to those.
Hereโs to healing coming quicker, as well!
I canโt say no to a muppet:
02.03.2026 17:32 โ
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No notes. Says it all.
02.03.2026 17:26 โ
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Coyote vs. Acme (2026) | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
| PG
Thanks buddy!
Iโm pulling together an overview of summer releases for May, and of course, a big movie for your esteemed self is due out in August.
01.03.2026 18:16 โ
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Huhโฆam I your uncle?
01.03.2026 15:24 โ
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Hey all! How about a little Sunday fun?
I like @allie-froglegs.bsky.social โs idea! I dropped four; who wants to play?
01.03.2026 15:22 โ
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With the document โIran Nuclear Dealโ torn up on a desk, an EU representative asks a sulking DJ Trump, โWhat was so bad about that Iran deal?โ, to which Sad Lil Donny replies, โObamaโs signatureโ
โTrump is everything we teach our children not to be โ
Three dragon. One with the S Korean flag on its crown with a label: โGive a life sentence to a former president for attempting an insurrection โ; another with the UK flag: โArrest a member of the royal family for being in the Epstein Filesโ; last dragon with US flag: DOW AT 50,000โ.
The first two dragons look pretty imperious and commanding. The last guy? Pretty goddam dopey.
The Orange Occupier - sorry - the Pedo in Chief sitting next to a young girl (old photo) with the label: โFor the Epsteinth time, an โunderage womanโ is called a CHILDโ
Hey Allie! This IS fun! Once or twice a month I post a column called Memes in the Time of Trump 2.0. These are 4 for the upcoming entry.
01.03.2026 15:20 โ
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And vice versa, Mr. A! Youโre pretty dang cool, yourself, bud!
01.03.2026 14:58 โ
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Judith, Iโm so glad youโre on the mend and this is a glorious pack.
I think I better get off my ass and see if I canโt get my number 7 out there. Youโre in it (always), but talk about Johnny DragginHisFeet? Yep. Thatโs me.
Hugs (gentle ones!)!
28.02.2026 23:50 โ
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I saved the best for last! Judith is back! Sheโs been through the wringer and I suggest we celebrate by spreading this fine work of hers around!
28.02.2026 23:47 โ
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Hey gang! @schultziepie.bsky.social to the rescue! Not one, but TWO posts of packs for your expansion of your community (& by extension, everyone elseโs)!
Cheers, all!
#ImpeachThePedoWarCriminal
28.02.2026 23:43 โ
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