ETX Gov
@etxgov.bsky.social
Official unofficial gov of East Texas. Agitator of status quos, nerd. Usonian. They call me Queso Blanco. Yall Means All. Democracy Supporter. He/Him.
This may be who we are, but it is not who we will be. Old glory does not wave for them, it waves for us.
This may be who we are, but it is not who we will be. Old glory does not wave for them, it waves for us.
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I truly believe that crypto has underpinned much of the rot in the United States. Restoring order and democracy requires that it be extirpated.
February 5, 2026 at 6:28 PM
I truly believe that crypto has underpinned much of the rot in the United States. Restoring order and democracy requires that it be extirpated.
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Jessie Diggins, Olympic cross-country skiing gold medalist, from the Twin Cities: “I want to make sure you know who I’m racing for…”
February 5, 2026 at 5:27 PM
Jessie Diggins, Olympic cross-country skiing gold medalist, from the Twin Cities: “I want to make sure you know who I’m racing for…”
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Holy Frijoles.
the National Council for #Adoption will be running a Super Bowl ad. That’s about $16 million for a 60-second spot.
does anyone even fucking care how far that money could go to allowing vulnerable people to keep rather than lose their own children?
does anyone even fucking care how far that money could go to allowing vulnerable people to keep rather than lose their own children?
February 5, 2026 at 6:03 PM
Holy Frijoles.
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I fully endorse and trust this effort.
gooooood morning! I have rents between $1018 and $2030 available for adoption today. Let's keep on keeping people out of eviction court!
You can dm me on signal asiniiwiikwe.72 if you would like to pay someone's rent.
You can dm me on signal asiniiwiikwe.72 if you would like to pay someone's rent.
tomorrow i would really like to challenge a few folks with larger followings than me to adopt a rent and raise it in one day.
my little group chat and my followers have paid like 70 families rents in the past four days. i believe that some of y’all could help us keep one family housed.
my little group chat and my followers have paid like 70 families rents in the past four days. i believe that some of y’all could help us keep one family housed.
February 5, 2026 at 4:56 PM
I fully endorse and trust this effort.
My tinnitus has been so noticeable the last two days and I have no idea why
February 5, 2026 at 4:25 PM
My tinnitus has been so noticeable the last two days and I have no idea why
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Once again for people who know more than me - is there any particular trigger for Bitcoin burning a quarter of its value in a month (and half from its all-time high), or is it just panic exits?
February 5, 2026 at 4:21 PM
Once again for people who know more than me - is there any particular trigger for Bitcoin burning a quarter of its value in a month (and half from its all-time high), or is it just panic exits?
Did it though?
The post-Luka plan collapses faster than anyone imagined.
Mavericks move Anthony Davis just one year after stunning trade
The post-Luka plan collapses faster than anyone imagined.
bit.ly
February 5, 2026 at 4:21 PM
Did it though?
I'm gonna start using that.
February 5, 2026 at 4:16 PM
I'm gonna start using that.
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If Meet Minneapolis has the guts, there is a bold, pro-tourism campaign sitting right in front of them.
Show how welcoming these people are, how brave. Let them talk about the beautiful people, experiences, art, food in the neighborhoods they're currently trying to keep safe.
LEAN THE FUCK IN
Show how welcoming these people are, how brave. Let them talk about the beautiful people, experiences, art, food in the neighborhoods they're currently trying to keep safe.
LEAN THE FUCK IN
Weird framing
Why would you lead with hotels doing well (bc of 3k fed agents), when the big story - much bigger in real money terms - is the enormous economic damage from the presence of these agents?
Mpls businesses report: 72% say staff out; 80% say sales down
www.axios.com/local/twin-c...
Why would you lead with hotels doing well (bc of 3k fed agents), when the big story - much bigger in real money terms - is the enormous economic damage from the presence of these agents?
Mpls businesses report: 72% say staff out; 80% say sales down
www.axios.com/local/twin-c...
ICE surge boosts Twin Cities hotels, but owners warn of long-term damage
The presence of 3,000 to 4,000 immigration agents in hotels has triggered protests, scared workers and derailed events.
www.axios.com
February 5, 2026 at 3:39 PM
If Meet Minneapolis has the guts, there is a bold, pro-tourism campaign sitting right in front of them.
Show how welcoming these people are, how brave. Let them talk about the beautiful people, experiences, art, food in the neighborhoods they're currently trying to keep safe.
LEAN THE FUCK IN
Show how welcoming these people are, how brave. Let them talk about the beautiful people, experiences, art, food in the neighborhoods they're currently trying to keep safe.
LEAN THE FUCK IN
Goodness gracious that's a huge economic headwind for the metro.
Weird framing
Why would you lead with hotels doing well (bc of 3k fed agents), when the big story - much bigger in real money terms - is the enormous economic damage from the presence of these agents?
Mpls businesses report: 72% say staff out; 80% say sales down
www.axios.com/local/twin-c...
Why would you lead with hotels doing well (bc of 3k fed agents), when the big story - much bigger in real money terms - is the enormous economic damage from the presence of these agents?
Mpls businesses report: 72% say staff out; 80% say sales down
www.axios.com/local/twin-c...
ICE surge boosts Twin Cities hotels, but owners warn of long-term damage
The presence of 3,000 to 4,000 immigration agents in hotels has triggered protests, scared workers and derailed events.
www.axios.com
February 5, 2026 at 3:29 PM
Goodness gracious that's a huge economic headwind for the metro.
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NEW: since last year, a pair of "highly trained" feds have been involved in an array of incidents attacking crowds with chemical weapons.
We used public records and open source analysis to identify Edgar Vazquez and Michael Sveum, alongside some other members of their tactical team.
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We used public records and open source analysis to identify Edgar Vazquez and Michael Sveum, alongside some other members of their tactical team.
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Identified: the El Paso BORTAC crew rampaging through the Midwest
One violent duo in particular, U.S. Border Patrol agents Michael Sveum (EZ-2) and Edgar Vazquez (EZ-17), have been frequently seen alongside former commander-at-large Greg Bovino terrorizing crowds wi...
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February 4, 2026 at 9:24 PM
NEW: since last year, a pair of "highly trained" feds have been involved in an array of incidents attacking crowds with chemical weapons.
We used public records and open source analysis to identify Edgar Vazquez and Michael Sveum, alongside some other members of their tactical team.
Read more:
We used public records and open source analysis to identify Edgar Vazquez and Michael Sveum, alongside some other members of their tactical team.
Read more:
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This is so incredibly moving.
Sir Ian McKellen performing a monologue from Shakespeare’s Sir Thomas More on the Stephen Colbert show. Never have I heard this monologue performed with such a keen sense of prescience. Nor have I ever been in this exact historical moment.TY Sir Ian, for reaching us once again.
#Pinks #ProudBlue
#Pinks #ProudBlue
February 5, 2026 at 3:17 PM
This is so incredibly moving.
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Are solar farms in Ohio being denied due to faked local opposition? @canarymedia.com's Kathianne Kowalski does the work of checking the names and addresses — and it sure looks like there are a lot of fabricated "local" opponents to it:
www.canarymedia.com/articles/sol...
#energysky
www.canarymedia.com/articles/sol...
#energysky
Are faked public comments about to tank an Ohio solar farm?
Dozens of public comments opposing the $98 million Crossroads Solar project appear to be fabricated. Ohio’s siting board may block the project anyway.
www.canarymedia.com
February 5, 2026 at 2:54 PM
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It's like Bezos saw the disaster over at Twitter and said, Yeah, let's do that.
Democracy dies in oligarchy.
"Those who were laid off include Caroline O’Donovan, the Post’s beat reporter covering Amazon"
February 5, 2026 at 2:29 PM
It's like Bezos saw the disaster over at Twitter and said, Yeah, let's do that.
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I just generally think the antidote to dooming and feelings of helplessness is getting involved in any way. It can be as a poll worker, doing ICE watch, running for local office, helping with mutual aid, whatever.
You can get so much accomplished in your town or city if you just get involved.
You can get so much accomplished in your town or city if you just get involved.
anyway i know how many of you hate that i’m so vocal about this and think it makes me a naive shitlib or whatever. but again, i think the best thing you could do for yourself here is to get involved in election administration where you live.
February 5, 2026 at 2:02 PM
I just generally think the antidote to dooming and feelings of helplessness is getting involved in any way. It can be as a poll worker, doing ICE watch, running for local office, helping with mutual aid, whatever.
You can get so much accomplished in your town or city if you just get involved.
You can get so much accomplished in your town or city if you just get involved.
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I kinda miss the days when the posts that filled my feed about UT and Texas A&M were about football.
February 5, 2026 at 2:08 PM
I kinda miss the days when the posts that filled my feed about UT and Texas A&M were about football.
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We've solved the male loneliness crisis!
‘ICE Chasing’ Teen Brothers Risk Their Lives To Expose Agents | 10 News+
YouTube video by 10 News
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February 5, 2026 at 2:11 PM
We've solved the male loneliness crisis!
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We just dropped our Super Bowl ad.
If we’re going to take on the billionaires that have broken our political system, we need to reach everyone.
This is the time for big plays.
If we’re going to take on the billionaires that have broken our political system, we need to reach everyone.
This is the time for big plays.
February 5, 2026 at 12:15 PM
We just dropped our Super Bowl ad.
If we’re going to take on the billionaires that have broken our political system, we need to reach everyone.
This is the time for big plays.
If we’re going to take on the billionaires that have broken our political system, we need to reach everyone.
This is the time for big plays.
It's a slight stretch from my previous roles but I'm pretty sure I could kill it at this job. I wish it had been posted in two months.
Might have to update my resume anyways.
www.ziprecruiter.com/c/Associated...
Might have to update my resume anyways.
www.ziprecruiter.com/c/Associated...
Associated Healthcare Credit Union Director Of Technology And Data Analytics Job Woodbury
Easy 1-Click Apply Associated Healthcare Credit Union Director Of Technology And Data Analytics Full-Time job opening hiring now in Woodbury, MN. Apply now!
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February 5, 2026 at 12:20 PM
It's a slight stretch from my previous roles but I'm pretty sure I could kill it at this job. I wish it had been posted in two months.
Might have to update my resume anyways.
www.ziprecruiter.com/c/Associated...
Might have to update my resume anyways.
www.ziprecruiter.com/c/Associated...
Woke up and couldn't sleep anymore, so thought that I'd go clean the living room while listening to an audio book.
Walked in there and the 4 YO is sound asleep on the couch. He almost never gets up in the middle of the night, guess he didn't feel like walking to our room.
Walked in there and the 4 YO is sound asleep on the couch. He almost never gets up in the middle of the night, guess he didn't feel like walking to our room.
February 5, 2026 at 11:48 AM
Woke up and couldn't sleep anymore, so thought that I'd go clean the living room while listening to an audio book.
Walked in there and the 4 YO is sound asleep on the couch. He almost never gets up in the middle of the night, guess he didn't feel like walking to our room.
Walked in there and the 4 YO is sound asleep on the couch. He almost never gets up in the middle of the night, guess he didn't feel like walking to our room.
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I came for a visit in the summer of 1999 and loved it so much I moved here a year later. Both Saint Paul and Minneapolis are each great cities in their right but truly at their best when experienced as The Twin Cities.
Axios had a story today about how hard Minnesota’s economy is being hit and how slow the recovery could be. So, I’m going to take this opportunity to say that if you want to support the Twin Cities, you should plan a visit for this summer, spend some money here, & see how amazing it is for yourself.
February 5, 2026 at 11:24 AM
I came for a visit in the summer of 1999 and loved it so much I moved here a year later. Both Saint Paul and Minneapolis are each great cities in their right but truly at their best when experienced as The Twin Cities.
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The summer here is fucking amazing
Warm days cool nights
Paddleboard swim sail basically everywhere
Hikes walks a giant river
Cute lil towns to visit
Amazing museums
Incredible food scene
Come see us
Warm days cool nights
Paddleboard swim sail basically everywhere
Hikes walks a giant river
Cute lil towns to visit
Amazing museums
Incredible food scene
Come see us
Axios had a story today about how hard Minnesota’s economy is being hit and how slow the recovery could be. So, I’m going to take this opportunity to say that if you want to support the Twin Cities, you should plan a visit for this summer, spend some money here, & see how amazing it is for yourself.
February 5, 2026 at 4:02 AM
The summer here is fucking amazing
Warm days cool nights
Paddleboard swim sail basically everywhere
Hikes walks a giant river
Cute lil towns to visit
Amazing museums
Incredible food scene
Come see us
Warm days cool nights
Paddleboard swim sail basically everywhere
Hikes walks a giant river
Cute lil towns to visit
Amazing museums
Incredible food scene
Come see us
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Patrick Svitek was a Texas politics journalistic treasure at the Texas Tribune, and a huge get for WaPo. A real pro who did the work with thoughtfulness and diligence. Hope somewhere is lucky to hire him quickly.
This is just awful news. Patrick is one of the best reporters out there, and we relied on his work constantly, including his reporting for the Texas Tribune before he went to WaPo. We would hire him if only we could. x.com/PatrickSvite...
February 5, 2026 at 3:39 AM
Patrick Svitek was a Texas politics journalistic treasure at the Texas Tribune, and a huge get for WaPo. A real pro who did the work with thoughtfulness and diligence. Hope somewhere is lucky to hire him quickly.