Cat Vasquez
@aas-cat.bsky.social
Sports Bridge Editor for the Austin American-Statesman for now. Fantasy football blogger at one point. Proud vice chair of the Austin NewsGuild, representing our newsroom at the Statesman.
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Cat Vasquez
@aas-cat.bsky.social
· Nov 23
Austin American-Statesman reaches 2-year agreement with local union
The contract provides flexibility to manage into the future and guarantees pay raises for all newsroom members.
www.statesman.com
If I'm remembered for anything, let it be that I was part of the group that helped unionize the daily newspaper of the capital of Texas. Together we're focused, now more than ever, on serving the community, holding the powerful accountable. #saveourstatesman
Story: www.statesman.com/story/news/l...
Story: www.statesman.com/story/news/l...
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The VA terminating the union contracts of their workers is an ambush on the people who care for our veterans. The Trump admin may think they can silence anyone who pushes back against their unlawful and anti-worker actions, but we aren’t going anywhere. aflcio.org/press/releas...
August 7, 2025 at 12:21 AM
The VA terminating the union contracts of their workers is an ambush on the people who care for our veterans. The Trump admin may think they can silence anyone who pushes back against their unlawful and anti-worker actions, but we aren’t going anywhere. aflcio.org/press/releas...
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Yes, Texans CAN unionize.
Like @weareliuna.bsky.social General President Brent Booker said, it’s time to re-organize this state!
Watch all of our speakers from the 2025 Constitutional Convention: bit.ly/watchtxaflcio2025
Like @weareliuna.bsky.social General President Brent Booker said, it’s time to re-organize this state!
Watch all of our speakers from the 2025 Constitutional Convention: bit.ly/watchtxaflcio2025
July 6, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Yes, Texans CAN unionize.
Like @weareliuna.bsky.social General President Brent Booker said, it’s time to re-organize this state!
Watch all of our speakers from the 2025 Constitutional Convention: bit.ly/watchtxaflcio2025
Like @weareliuna.bsky.social General President Brent Booker said, it’s time to re-organize this state!
Watch all of our speakers from the 2025 Constitutional Convention: bit.ly/watchtxaflcio2025
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After Texas failed to pass a bill to improve flood warning systems, a Kerr County lawmaker says he likely would vote differently now on House Bill 13, which aimed to establish a grant program for counties to build new emergency communication infrastructure.
bit.ly/44xMjyr
bit.ly/44xMjyr
Texas lawmakers failed to pass a bill to improve local flood warning systems this year
A GOP state lawmaker who represents Kerr County says he likely would vote differently now on House Bill 13, which would have established a grant program for counties to build new emergency communicati...
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July 6, 2025 at 11:07 PM
After Texas failed to pass a bill to improve flood warning systems, a Kerr County lawmaker says he likely would vote differently now on House Bill 13, which aimed to establish a grant program for counties to build new emergency communication infrastructure.
bit.ly/44xMjyr
bit.ly/44xMjyr
“The quiet comprehending of the ending of it all.”
That Funny Feeling -- Bo Burnham (from "Inside")
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June 23, 2025 at 7:09 AM
“The quiet comprehending of the ending of it all.”
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After trailing 0-2 in the third period, a Mikko Rantanen hat trick lifts Dallas to a Game 7 win 🎩🎩🎩
The Stars are the first team in Stanley Cup Playoffs history to trail by multiple goals in the third period of a Game 7 but win in regulation.
H/T OptaSTATS via X
The Stars are the first team in Stanley Cup Playoffs history to trail by multiple goals in the third period of a Game 7 but win in regulation.
H/T OptaSTATS via X
May 4, 2025 at 3:09 AM
After trailing 0-2 in the third period, a Mikko Rantanen hat trick lifts Dallas to a Game 7 win 🎩🎩🎩
The Stars are the first team in Stanley Cup Playoffs history to trail by multiple goals in the third period of a Game 7 but win in regulation.
H/T OptaSTATS via X
The Stars are the first team in Stanley Cup Playoffs history to trail by multiple goals in the third period of a Game 7 but win in regulation.
H/T OptaSTATS via X
If you had $100 and lost 50% of it on Monday, you have $50.
If Tuesday you gain 50% of your money back, you have $75.
$100>$75, hope this helps.
If Tuesday you gain 50% of your money back, you have $75.
$100>$75, hope this helps.
April 9, 2025 at 3:28 AM
If you had $100 and lost 50% of it on Monday, you have $50.
If Tuesday you gain 50% of your money back, you have $75.
$100>$75, hope this helps.
If Tuesday you gain 50% of your money back, you have $75.
$100>$75, hope this helps.
Mike Judge pretty much nailed everything huh? Made Office Space before 2000 and Idiocracy before 2008. A modern day George Orwell.
March 3, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Mike Judge pretty much nailed everything huh? Made Office Space before 2000 and Idiocracy before 2008. A modern day George Orwell.
I had a dream last night that I was going through a sock drawer and found an old wallet full of cash. Upon further inspection, the cash was just cloth folded up into the shape of bills. Sounds about right.
February 22, 2025 at 10:06 PM
I had a dream last night that I was going through a sock drawer and found an old wallet full of cash. Upon further inspection, the cash was just cloth folded up into the shape of bills. Sounds about right.
“Slow-drowned you were angels, so much more than everything.” HVD
February 15, 2025 at 10:25 AM
“Slow-drowned you were angels, so much more than everything.” HVD
Timing is everything when it comes to strikes.
Nurses on strike in New Orleans gained a new supporter on Friday — the NFL Players Association.
Days before Super Bowl 59 in the Superdome, the org said it “stands in solidarity” with the nearly 600 UMC nurses negotiating their first union contract.
More from @wadrewhawkins.bsky.social & myself
Days before Super Bowl 59 in the Superdome, the org said it “stands in solidarity” with the nearly 600 UMC nurses negotiating their first union contract.
More from @wadrewhawkins.bsky.social & myself
Nurses striking in New Orleans receive support from NFL Players Association ahead of Super Bowl 59
In a statement, the NFLPA said it ‘stands in solidarity’ with the nearly 600 nurses attempting to negotiate its first union contract with LCMC Health Systems.
www.wwno.org
February 9, 2025 at 3:36 AM
Timing is everything when it comes to strikes.
TikTok out: Reading fake obituaries of your parents' favorite celebrities
TikTok in: Fenty poses in funny places
TikTok in: Fenty poses in funny places
February 7, 2025 at 12:55 PM
TikTok out: Reading fake obituaries of your parents' favorite celebrities
TikTok in: Fenty poses in funny places
TikTok in: Fenty poses in funny places
Perhaps Jerry Jones' hire is like calling a draw on 3rd-and-25.
Jayden Daniels had a rookie season for the ages:
◻️ 3,568 passing yards
◻️ 31 total TDs
◻️ 891 rushing yards (rookie record)
◻️ Two playoff wins
◻️ Led Washington to its first NFC title game since 1991
◻️ 3,568 passing yards
◻️ 31 total TDs
◻️ 891 rushing yards (rookie record)
◻️ Two playoff wins
◻️ Led Washington to its first NFC title game since 1991
January 27, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Perhaps Jerry Jones' hire is like calling a draw on 3rd-and-25.
Cam Newton not diving into a scrum for that Super Bowl fumble vibes.
Mahomes just didn't want the ball enough
January 27, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Cam Newton not diving into a scrum for that Super Bowl fumble vibes.
I've held this in for too long, fearing the backlash for this unpopular take. But I'm done holding it in. The first time Teen Wolf wolfed out on the basketball court, it was a clear 10-second violation. To hell with the rules, I guess.
a man wearing sunglasses and a varsity jacket with the letter b on it .
ALT: a man wearing sunglasses and a varsity jacket with the letter b on it .
media.tenor.com
January 24, 2025 at 8:11 AM
I've held this in for too long, fearing the backlash for this unpopular take. But I'm done holding it in. The first time Teen Wolf wolfed out on the basketball court, it was a clear 10-second violation. To hell with the rules, I guess.
Did a little NFL draft profile for Longhorns leading wideout Matthew Golden:
www.statesman.com/story/sports...
www.statesman.com/story/sports...
Matthew Golden draft profile: NFL scouting report for Texas football WR
Texas WR Matthew Golden transferred from Houston last offeseason. Here's what NFL fans should know about him.
www.statesman.com
January 23, 2025 at 4:17 AM
Did a little NFL draft profile for Longhorns leading wideout Matthew Golden:
www.statesman.com/story/sports...
www.statesman.com/story/sports...
I like this game between Penn State and Notre Dame, but it’s clear that the winner of the Cotton Bowl will end up champion, yeah?
January 21, 2025 at 2:36 AM
More football analysis from yours, truly.
Check out this article from Austin American-Statesman:
NFL draft: Scouting report for Texas football RB Jaydon Blue
www.statesman.com/story/sports...
Check out this article from Austin American-Statesman:
NFL draft: Scouting report for Texas football RB Jaydon Blue
www.statesman.com/story/sports...
January 18, 2025 at 4:32 AM
More football analysis from yours, truly.
Check out this article from Austin American-Statesman:
NFL draft: Scouting report for Texas football RB Jaydon Blue
www.statesman.com/story/sports...
Check out this article from Austin American-Statesman:
NFL draft: Scouting report for Texas football RB Jaydon Blue
www.statesman.com/story/sports...
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I'll straight up bring an old fashioned animal to Modern Animal. I really don't give a shit anymore.
January 18, 2025 at 12:02 AM
I'll straight up bring an old fashioned animal to Modern Animal. I really don't give a shit anymore.
I like this game between Penn State and Notre Dame, but it’s clear that the winner of the Cotton Bowl will end up champion, yeah?
January 10, 2025 at 3:13 AM
I like this game between Penn State and Notre Dame, but it’s clear that the winner of the Cotton Bowl will end up champion, yeah?
Got that Brad Pitt million-yard stare at the end of Se7en look.
January 1, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Got that Brad Pitt million-yard stare at the end of Se7en look.
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Unable to find an open receiver, Quinn Ewers tucks, runs, dives and gives Texas a 24-8 with on a 5-yard touchdown run with 10:17 left. #HookEm
January 1, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Unable to find an open receiver, Quinn Ewers tucks, runs, dives and gives Texas a 24-8 with on a 5-yard touchdown run with 10:17 left. #HookEm
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With 41 seconds left in the third quarter, Texas has run a total of four plays and lost five yards in the second half. Longhorns clinging to a 17-8 lead after Arizona State just kicked a 36-yard field goal. #HookEm
January 1, 2025 at 8:35 PM
With 41 seconds left in the third quarter, Texas has run a total of four plays and lost five yards in the second half. Longhorns clinging to a 17-8 lead after Arizona State just kicked a 36-yard field goal. #HookEm
The thing about the safety instead of the TD is that it’s a potential 9/10 point “possession.” It can become such that giving up the TD would’ve been better for Texas, because at least they’d have a possession after that. #CFPlayoffs #HookEm #ForksUp #peachbowl
January 1, 2025 at 8:37 PM
The thing about the safety instead of the TD is that it’s a potential 9/10 point “possession.” It can become such that giving up the TD would’ve been better for Texas, because at least they’d have a possession after that. #CFPlayoffs #HookEm #ForksUp #peachbowl
Just helping out the gang during a busy week.
Texas vs Arizona State: Do the Sun Devils have the advantage in close games? www.statesman.com/story/sports... via Austin American-Statesman
Texas vs Arizona State: Do the Sun Devils have the advantage in close games? www.statesman.com/story/sports... via Austin American-Statesman
December 29, 2024 at 10:15 PM
Just helping out the gang during a busy week.
Texas vs Arizona State: Do the Sun Devils have the advantage in close games? www.statesman.com/story/sports... via Austin American-Statesman
Texas vs Arizona State: Do the Sun Devils have the advantage in close games? www.statesman.com/story/sports... via Austin American-Statesman
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Going Twitter viral was awesome you just retweet all the compliments & catch all the haters in deez nuts jokes, this isn’t rocket science people
I went bluesky level viral today (nearly 20k likes) and I genuinely do not understand how anyone ever went twitter level viral without losing their entire minds
though I rather suspect the answer is that many of them did
though I rather suspect the answer is that many of them did
December 29, 2024 at 3:54 AM
Going Twitter viral was awesome you just retweet all the compliments & catch all the haters in deez nuts jokes, this isn’t rocket science people