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Sc'Owl
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MSW. Public policy. Climate, disaster, water policy & such. #txlege staffer. Sometimes I read the wind. ATX rn. She/Her.

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Black Lives Matter.
Trans & Nonbinary Lives Matter.
Text 741741 if you're in crisis.
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Did dog handling stuff (handling training, walking, petting, pulling ticks off, medicating, treat distribution) for seven hours.

Really a great way to spend the day.
November 23, 2025 at 12:07 AM
If someone could take Gary's computer away, I'd appreciate it. 4 emails so far today.
November 22, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Listen if it says staff and volunteer parking only, do not park there if you are not a staff or volunteer. Holy cats so many unnecessarily large cars at the sportsball fields next to APA this morning.
November 22, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Not sure what's happening in the wider world but a one eyed pittie mix climbed up and stood on my shoulder to reach a different perch this evening, and I handed out lots of peanut butter biscuits to an adoring crowd.
November 22, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Gary just told me it's ok that I don't understand it because it is complicated and he has looked stuff up on the internet.
November 21, 2025 at 8:55 PM
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Carbon monoxide. Know about it.
November 21, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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180 potted plants in a trench coat
November 21, 2025 at 6:32 PM
It goes the bad way. And into the recycling bin.
November 21, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Area Man, unsatisfied with the comprehensive responses to lengthy pointless questions, decides to visit office to further push for answers he will not accept.
Omfg Gary, leave me alone.
November 21, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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Didn’t we FIGHT the swastika people?
November 20, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Omfg Gary, leave me alone.
November 21, 2025 at 4:04 AM
It's coming (runs out of the pink building to truck).
November 21, 2025 at 12:17 AM
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Y’all – mark your calendars! Our lovely hosts, Lago Vista Public Library & Oak Branch, were gracious about rescheduling our “Women’s Work” concerts. Can’t wait for y’all to hear this.
Chaski's Women's Work concerts are now rescheduled! We'll perform January 23 at Lago Vista Public Library 4-5 PM and February 1 at Oak Branch 3-4 PM! Find the one nearest you or go to both. Bring a friend! www.chaskimusic.com #chaski40th @flautadita60.bsky.social @shanahipharpy.bsky.social
November 20, 2025 at 10:36 PM
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hoot hoot hooray
November 19, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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This apple-cranberry crisp is fragrant with citrus and cinnamon and is topped with an improved polenta streusel that tastes like buttery crumbled cornbread. I refreshed this recipe this week and it's now less sweet and perfect for the fall-winter holiday.

smittenkitchen.com/2007/12/appl...
November 19, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Seriously though: pay attention to your weather emergency alerts over the next few days. Heavy rainfall is coming and there are already flood watches across the state.
Gonna have a little flood risk, as a treat
November 19, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Gonna have a little flood risk, as a treat
November 19, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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Wednesay's active weather area is expected to extend from south TX into the Southern Plains where severe weather, including a few tornadoes, and the risk for heavy rainfall and flash flooding are expected to develop later this afternoon and into the evening hours.

weather.gov
November 19, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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Court order striking down Texas redistricting map upends plans for candidates across the state.
Texas redistricting ruling upends candidates’ plans for 2026
Republicans who were planning to run for newly gerrymandered districts may have to reassess, while Democrats who were drawn out of their seats could suddenly have a path back to Congress.
www.texastribune.org
November 19, 2025 at 3:57 AM
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Juniper doesn’t like change and this week we replaced her fence and front steps so she’s very busy waiting for us to atone for this.
November 19, 2025 at 4:06 AM
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It’s Wednesday, I’m in love.
November 19, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Seriously wish I could lock my posts.

Yes I know that's not the point, leave me alone.
November 19, 2025 at 2:13 AM
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The difference between me and most people is that I will absolutely follow through with my most unhinged ideas.
November 18, 2025 at 10:37 PM
There's really no need to be quote tweeting Fox News in this year of our lord, 2025.
November 18, 2025 at 4:55 PM
This handsome pup is Sweet Tooth. www.austinpetsalive.org/adopt/dogs/a...
November 18, 2025 at 2:47 PM