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environment24 days ago•31 min saved

Corpus Christi on the brink: two months from emergency water rules

Corpus Christi could be just two months from declaring a level-one water emergency, with five projected scenarios showing shortages by May and little rainfall forecast through July–September. City leaders have not finalized a curtailment plan, while Gov. Abbott has ordered agencies to fast-track actions to stretch supplies. Officials are pushing to restart a stalled desalination project and are drilling wells in Nueces and San Patricio counties to shore up supply, despite permitting hurdles and potential legal challenges. The council approved hundreds of millions for groundwater projects and land purchases, but completion is years away and gaps in supply remain possible.

via The Texas Tribune|

#corpus-christi #desalination #drought

music-festival2 years ago•3 min saved

"Texas Governor Clashes with SXSW Over Musician Protests and Military Sponsorship"

Texas Governor Greg Abbott and SXSW engaged in a social media spat after as many as 60 bands dropped out of the Austin-based festival to protest its sponsor ties to the U.S. Army and inclusion of defense contractors in conference programs. The festival responded by welcoming diverse viewpoints and respecting the artists' right to free speech, while defending the sponsorship as part of their commitment to shaping the world with ideas. The band boycott is centered around the festival's ties to the military and defense contractors, with calls to disinvite these companies and re-evaluate including Department of Defense agencies in festival events and discussions.

via Deadline|

#band-boycott #military-ties #music

music-festival-controversy2 years ago•4 min saved

"Controversy at SXSW: Musicians Boycott Over U.S. Army Sponsorship"

Texas Governor Greg Abbott and SXSW engage in a social media spat after as many as 60 bands drop out of the Austin-based festival to protest its ties to the U.S. Army and defense contractors. The governor told the bands not to come back, prompting SXSW to assert its support for diverse viewpoints and free speech. The band boycott stems from the festival's sponsorship by the U.S. Army and the participation of defense contractors and Department of Defense agencies in conference events, with some groups calling for the festival to disinvite these entities and raise awareness about humanitarian issues.

via Yahoo Entertainment|

#band-boycott #military-ties #music-festival

music-festival2 years ago•1 min saved

"Texas Governor Clashes with SXSW Over Musician Boycott"

After Texas Governor Greg Abbott urged boycotting artists to not return to SXSW due to their objection to the festival's U.S. Army sponsorship, SXSW responded, stating that they do not agree with the governor's sentiment and emphasizing their commitment to welcoming diverse viewpoints. Multiple musical acts have pulled out of the festival over the U.S. Army's sponsorship, with 60 artists reportedly skipping the event. The boycotting artists, including Kneecap, cited the U.S. Army's "super" sponsorship and the festival's platforming of defense companies involved in conflicts as their reasons for withdrawal.

via Hollywood Reporter|

#boycott #free-speech #music-festival

immigration2 years ago•4 min saved

Texas vs. Mexico: A Battle of Immigration Laws and Constitutional Rights

Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has threatened to challenge Texas Governor Greg Abbott over the state's new immigration law, which allows law enforcement to arrest illegal immigrants and prosecute them for illegal entry. Lopez Obrador accused Abbott of seeking political popularity and warned that the move would backfire due to the significant Mexican population in Texas. This is the latest development in an ongoing feud between Mexico and Texas over the migrant crisis, with previous disputes involving the construction of buoys in the Rio Grande.

via Fox News|

#border-security #feud #immigration

crime3 years ago•4 min saved

"Controversy Surrounds Daniel Perry's Case and Governor Abbott's Pardon Request"

Unsealed documents from the case against Daniel Perry, who was convicted of fatally shooting a protester at a Black Lives Matter rally in Austin, show he made comments on social media about killing protesters and Muslims, and shared racist memes. Texas Governor Greg Abbott has requested a pardon for Perry, but the prosecutor and the family of the victim have criticized the move, and a deadly conduct charge is still pending. Perry's attorneys have filed a motion for a new trial, arguing that the defense team was not allowed to introduce evidence they believe showed the victim repeatedly instigated confrontations.

via CNN|

#black-lives-matter #crime #daniel-perry