I just don’t have it in me I fear.

“These ugliest of townhouses combines the worst of suburban life (isolation) with the worst of big city life (claustrophobia.)” houstonchronicle.com/opinion/editor…

To do:

NEW: Texas HOAs can no longer bar landlords from renting to Section 8 tenants thanks to a new state law The rare, tenant-friendly move from the #txlege came after an HOA sought to oust Section 8 tenants — who are predominantly Black texastribune.org/2023/07/07/tex… Texas Tribune

Appreciate Dahlia Lithwick and the Amicus team inviting me on to talk Slow Burn: Becoming Justice Thomas and why, fundamentally, he’s such a big hater. As expected, Dahlia got my mind racing with her thoughtful insights and you can hear it in real time!

Exclusive: Officers working for Abbott’s border security initiative have been ordered to push children into the Rio Grande, and have been told not to give water to migrants, according to an email from a DPS trooper who described the actions as “inhumane.” houstonchronicle.com/politics/texas…

An email from Nicholas Wingate, a Department of Public Safety paramedic and trooper, has revealed the barbaric practices of Gov. Greg Abbott’s Operation Lone Star, writes the Editorial Board. trib.al/PtIY5JI

Each child had a play date this weekend so I am ready to accept my parenting award whenever.

I don’t really reread. Not very writerly I know. But Hanif Abdurraqib’s essay on Soul Train? Again and again, my friends.

Saving

A very good day ☀️

8 years with Phillip Pyle, II. So far so good.

the way 5784 is gonna be my year……

Happy new year!

There was a simple question before a handful of Fifth Ward residents and advocates gathered around a wooden table in a small room tucked inside the East End office of Coalition of Community Organizations last Wednesday: stay or leave. trib.al/oh9AFSG

Another proud day! So honored to have worked with Raj Mankad, ⁦Sharon Steinmann⁩ and @LeahBink on this project highlighting the dangers trains pose to Houstonians. Houston Chronicle Editorial Board wins Pulitzer Prize houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-t…