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@mamelaaa-mbu57.bsky.social
Business & Labor Reporter in Southeast Texas
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Good morning BlueSky! ☀️
I’m making the conscious effort to be more active here, (let’s pretend like it’s not motivated by any recent events or headlines 😅) and wanted to say you should tap in to the community work I’ve done all across this great state we call Texas.
Linktr.ee/Mamelaaa_Mbu
I’m making the conscious effort to be more active here, (let’s pretend like it’s not motivated by any recent events or headlines 😅) and wanted to say you should tap in to the community work I’ve done all across this great state we call Texas.
Linktr.ee/Mamelaaa_Mbu
The City of Beaumont’s financial relationship with the Greater Beaumont Chamber of Commerce has ended after a disagreement on how to measure economic development expenditures, according to city emails I obtained through an open records request.
www.beaumontenterprise.com/business/art...
www.beaumontenterprise.com/business/art...
City and Chamber of Commerce break financial ties in Beaumont
The City of Beaumont and the Chamber of Commerce are ending financial ties over an economic development dispute.
www.beaumontenterprise.com
November 23, 2025 at 7:15 PM
The City of Beaumont’s financial relationship with the Greater Beaumont Chamber of Commerce has ended after a disagreement on how to measure economic development expenditures, according to city emails I obtained through an open records request.
www.beaumontenterprise.com/business/art...
www.beaumontenterprise.com/business/art...
A great watch for Halloween! 🧟♂️🎃👻
NEW VIDEO: If monsters reflect the fears of the societies that create them, how might the fears of our world today manifest in monstrous form?
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youtu.be/SqE75IlZK9k
There Will Always Be Monsters
YouTube video by Andrewism
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October 31, 2025 at 5:42 PM
A great watch for Halloween! 🧟♂️🎃👻
NEW: during a brief post-rally Q/A, @jamestalarico.bsky.social told me he would make workers' rights and a nationwide gerrymandering ban some of his prime concerns if elected to the Senate.
He also spoke about his position on the apartheid and genocide in occupied Palestinian Territories.
He also spoke about his position on the apartheid and genocide in occupied Palestinian Territories.
October 17, 2025 at 10:08 PM
NEW: during a brief post-rally Q/A, @jamestalarico.bsky.social told me he would make workers' rights and a nationwide gerrymandering ban some of his prime concerns if elected to the Senate.
He also spoke about his position on the apartheid and genocide in occupied Palestinian Territories.
He also spoke about his position on the apartheid and genocide in occupied Palestinian Territories.
Unionized reporters in Chicago won a federal court order barring federal agents from threatening to arrest or using physical
force against any person whom they know or reasonably should know is a Journalist.
newsguild.org/release-fede...
force against any person whom they know or reasonably should know is a Journalist.
newsguild.org/release-fede...
RELEASE: Federal judge orders DHS/ICE to halt arrests and use of chemical weapons on Chicago press, peaceful protestors | The NewsGuild - TNG-CWA
Today, a federal judge entered an order barring DHS agents, such as ICE, from using force against journalists and protesters in Chicago.
newsguild.org
October 17, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Unionized reporters in Chicago won a federal court order barring federal agents from threatening to arrest or using physical
force against any person whom they know or reasonably should know is a Journalist.
newsguild.org/release-fede...
force against any person whom they know or reasonably should know is a Journalist.
newsguild.org/release-fede...
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Newest @deathbattle.gg episode is out. Had a blast playing Jackie Daytona! Huge shout out to the cast, crew, @ismahawk.bsky.social and literally everyone involved.
October 12, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Newest @deathbattle.gg episode is out. Had a blast playing Jackie Daytona! Huge shout out to the cast, crew, @ismahawk.bsky.social and literally everyone involved.
🏛️ Shutdown: I reached out to Southeast Texas’ congressmen to talk about what the local response strategy will be for 13,200 federally employed Southeast Texans who are working without pay.
My latest:
www.beaumontenterprise.com/news/article...
My latest:
www.beaumontenterprise.com/news/article...
Government shutdown: What are SE Texas congressmen saying?
Congressmen Randy Weber and Brian Babin have addressed the ongoing federal shutdown. Here's what they're saying.
www.beaumontenterprise.com
October 12, 2025 at 6:47 PM
🏛️ Shutdown: I reached out to Southeast Texas’ congressmen to talk about what the local response strategy will be for 13,200 federally employed Southeast Texans who are working without pay.
My latest:
www.beaumontenterprise.com/news/article...
My latest:
www.beaumontenterprise.com/news/article...
An unprecedented labor victory for one group of Houston’s working class.
A politician didn’t give this to them, thoughts and prayers didn’t give this to them, nor did scapegoating - seeing their coworkers as human beings earned them this deal.
www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/new...
A politician didn’t give this to them, thoughts and prayers didn’t give this to them, nor did scapegoating - seeing their coworkers as human beings earned them this deal.
www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/new...
After 40 days on picket line, union workers at Hilton Americas-Houston end strike | Houston Public Media
Housekeepers, laundry attendants, and stewards will see their minimum wage rise from $16.50 to $20 an hour, and then to $22 by the end of their new contract.
www.houstonpublicmedia.org
October 10, 2025 at 11:39 PM
An unprecedented labor victory for one group of Houston’s working class.
A politician didn’t give this to them, thoughts and prayers didn’t give this to them, nor did scapegoating - seeing their coworkers as human beings earned them this deal.
www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/new...
A politician didn’t give this to them, thoughts and prayers didn’t give this to them, nor did scapegoating - seeing their coworkers as human beings earned them this deal.
www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/new...
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A lot of people are (understandably) focused on the Saudi Arabia and Kushner part of this, but the far bigger immediate impact will come from the new private EA being on the hook for $20 billion in debt. That could mean mass layoffs, more aggressive monetization, and other big cost-cutting measures
September 29, 2025 at 12:52 PM
A lot of people are (understandably) focused on the Saudi Arabia and Kushner part of this, but the far bigger immediate impact will come from the new private EA being on the hook for $20 billion in debt. That could mean mass layoffs, more aggressive monetization, and other big cost-cutting measures
In other SETX labor & business news; Houston Public Media obtained a 116-page management agreement showing record-high revenue and profits figures at the downtown Houston hotel that’s embroiled in an unprecedented service-industry strike in Texas.
www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/new...
www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/new...
Exclusive: How much money does Hilton Americas-Houston make? | Houston Public Media
Houston Public Media has an exclusive look at the fee structure paid to Hilton, the operator of the downtown hotel, by the city’s Houston First Corporation, the owner of the building. Hotel workers ha...
www.houstonpublicmedia.org
September 28, 2025 at 10:15 PM
In other SETX labor & business news; Houston Public Media obtained a 116-page management agreement showing record-high revenue and profits figures at the downtown Houston hotel that’s embroiled in an unprecedented service-industry strike in Texas.
www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/new...
www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/new...
Here’s one of the stories I wrote recently:
August’s labor report came in, and unemployment has climbed for the second consecutive month in the Golden Triangle, despite job growth in the construction sector.
www.beaumontenterprise.com/business/art...
August’s labor report came in, and unemployment has climbed for the second consecutive month in the Golden Triangle, despite job growth in the construction sector.
www.beaumontenterprise.com/business/art...
Unemployment rate climbs this month in Beaumont-Port Arthur area, report shows
The Beaumont-Port Arthur metropolitan area has the fourth-highest rate of unemployment statewide, according to the most recent report from the state.
www.beaumontenterprise.com
September 28, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Here’s one of the stories I wrote recently:
August’s labor report came in, and unemployment has climbed for the second consecutive month in the Golden Triangle, despite job growth in the construction sector.
www.beaumontenterprise.com/business/art...
August’s labor report came in, and unemployment has climbed for the second consecutive month in the Golden Triangle, despite job growth in the construction sector.
www.beaumontenterprise.com/business/art...
Coming off the last few weeks of county tax abatement coverage in the heart of oil & gas country, it’s worth a good laugh to read one of the richest people give the game away.
The business community will do anything to avoid paying New Deal-era tax rates again… Including right-wing nationalization.
The business community will do anything to avoid paying New Deal-era tax rates again… Including right-wing nationalization.
I’m the furthest from a Trump fan. But the reality is that he would have to shake very hard to equate to the shakedowns of the unrealized cap gains tax and warren’s tax that were proposed.
And what will YOU do, Mark Cuban, when he comes to shake you down, too?
August 26, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Coming off the last few weeks of county tax abatement coverage in the heart of oil & gas country, it’s worth a good laugh to read one of the richest people give the game away.
The business community will do anything to avoid paying New Deal-era tax rates again… Including right-wing nationalization.
The business community will do anything to avoid paying New Deal-era tax rates again… Including right-wing nationalization.
The way watching football and the women’s Rugby World Cup all weekend really makes it feel like Autumn is unmatched.
August 25, 2025 at 4:03 AM
The way watching football and the women’s Rugby World Cup all weekend really makes it feel like Autumn is unmatched.
Internet Surfing brought me this gem from the old job.
delta.roosterteeth.com
delta.roosterteeth.com
Rooster Teeth
The greatest site on the Internet.
delta.roosterteeth.com
August 2, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Internet Surfing brought me this gem from the old job.
delta.roosterteeth.com
delta.roosterteeth.com
What does trust and authenticity mean to you?
Like, when you’re asked to build something with someone or rely on them, what are the types of things you are willing to excuse for the sake of broader goals and what begins to call character into question for you?
Like, when you’re asked to build something with someone or rely on them, what are the types of things you are willing to excuse for the sake of broader goals and what begins to call character into question for you?
July 25, 2025 at 3:48 PM
What does trust and authenticity mean to you?
Like, when you’re asked to build something with someone or rely on them, what are the types of things you are willing to excuse for the sake of broader goals and what begins to call character into question for you?
Like, when you’re asked to build something with someone or rely on them, what are the types of things you are willing to excuse for the sake of broader goals and what begins to call character into question for you?
“Mamdani and Fateh gained credibility by identifying the problem as landlords, a powerful lobby others avoid crossing.”
From @kenklippenstein.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/kenklippenstein/p/party-control-is-dead
From @kenklippenstein.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/kenklippenstein/p/party-control-is-dead
Party Control Is Dead
From Mamdani to Trump’s Epstein fiasco, Americans are turning on their leaders
open.substack.com
July 22, 2025 at 12:37 AM
“Mamdani and Fateh gained credibility by identifying the problem as landlords, a powerful lobby others avoid crossing.”
From @kenklippenstein.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/kenklippenstein/p/party-control-is-dead
From @kenklippenstein.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/kenklippenstein/p/party-control-is-dead
Baristas in Beaumont, Texas are seeking representation in @sbworkersunited.org, and held a sip-in demonstration where they talked transparency in take-home pay, improved scheduling, harassment protections and more with their regulars. ☕️
www.beaumontenterprise.com/business/art...
www.beaumontenterprise.com/business/art...
Beaumont baristas aim to join Starbucks Workers United
Coffeemakers in Beaumont are raising conversation about service industry working conditions.
www.beaumontenterprise.com
July 16, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Baristas in Beaumont, Texas are seeking representation in @sbworkersunited.org, and held a sip-in demonstration where they talked transparency in take-home pay, improved scheduling, harassment protections and more with their regulars. ☕️
www.beaumontenterprise.com/business/art...
www.beaumontenterprise.com/business/art...
City Council will be debating a voting on an ordinance to heavily restrict game rooms today. I’ve been making attempts to get the other side of the story from a pair of the new game rooms around town, and they have been resistant to talk.
www.beaumontenterprise.com/news/article...
www.beaumontenterprise.com/news/article...
Beaumont City Council to consider new game room restrictions
“This amendment aims to preserve community character,"
www.beaumontenterprise.com
July 15, 2025 at 1:36 PM
City Council will be debating a voting on an ordinance to heavily restrict game rooms today. I’ve been making attempts to get the other side of the story from a pair of the new game rooms around town, and they have been resistant to talk.
www.beaumontenterprise.com/news/article...
www.beaumontenterprise.com/news/article...
ICYMI: The Governor Greg Abbot dropped the official list of priorities in the Special Session starting 1 week from today.
Has a whole lot in its 18 loaded items, much of which pertaining to recent events and even shaping future ventures.
Cutting through the noise:
gov.texas.gov/news/post/go...
Has a whole lot in its 18 loaded items, much of which pertaining to recent events and even shaping future ventures.
Cutting through the noise:
gov.texas.gov/news/post/go...
Governor Abbott Announces Special Session Agenda
gov.texas.gov
July 14, 2025 at 2:29 PM
ICYMI: The Governor Greg Abbot dropped the official list of priorities in the Special Session starting 1 week from today.
Has a whole lot in its 18 loaded items, much of which pertaining to recent events and even shaping future ventures.
Cutting through the noise:
gov.texas.gov/news/post/go...
Has a whole lot in its 18 loaded items, much of which pertaining to recent events and even shaping future ventures.
Cutting through the noise:
gov.texas.gov/news/post/go...
NEW: Hearst Newspapers, which currently owns @houstonchronicle.com, The San Antonio Express-News, the Beaumont Enterprise and most recently acquired the Austin American-Statesman, announced this morning it’s purchasing The Dallas Morning News. 📰
July 10, 2025 at 1:32 PM
NEW: Hearst Newspapers, which currently owns @houstonchronicle.com, The San Antonio Express-News, the Beaumont Enterprise and most recently acquired the Austin American-Statesman, announced this morning it’s purchasing The Dallas Morning News. 📰
This week I’ve been chatting with Beaumont businesses and community members who are communicating a silent message of solidarity with the families who lost the most precious treasures during the July 4th floods… 🎀🎗️
July 9, 2025 at 6:59 PM
This week I’ve been chatting with Beaumont businesses and community members who are communicating a silent message of solidarity with the families who lost the most precious treasures during the July 4th floods… 🎀🎗️
Good morning BlueSky! ☀️
I’m making the conscious effort to be more active here, (let’s pretend like it’s not motivated by any recent events or headlines 😅) and wanted to say you should tap in to the community work I’ve done all across this great state we call Texas.
Linktr.ee/Mamelaaa_Mbu
I’m making the conscious effort to be more active here, (let’s pretend like it’s not motivated by any recent events or headlines 😅) and wanted to say you should tap in to the community work I’ve done all across this great state we call Texas.
Linktr.ee/Mamelaaa_Mbu
July 9, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Good morning BlueSky! ☀️
I’m making the conscious effort to be more active here, (let’s pretend like it’s not motivated by any recent events or headlines 😅) and wanted to say you should tap in to the community work I’ve done all across this great state we call Texas.
Linktr.ee/Mamelaaa_Mbu
I’m making the conscious effort to be more active here, (let’s pretend like it’s not motivated by any recent events or headlines 😅) and wanted to say you should tap in to the community work I’ve done all across this great state we call Texas.
Linktr.ee/Mamelaaa_Mbu
“CWA and Microsoft initially boasted a mutually beneficial relationship while the latter was attempting to get its purchase of Activision Blizzard across the regulatory finish line.”
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aftermath.site/microsoft-la...
CWA ‘Deeply Disappointed’ In Microsoft, Plans To Bargain Over Layoffs - Aftermath
Following this week’s Microsoft layoffs, CWA, a major union, has confirmed that some under its umbrella have been impacted.
aftermath.site
July 7, 2025 at 5:07 PM
“CWA and Microsoft initially boasted a mutually beneficial relationship while the latter was attempting to get its purchase of Activision Blizzard across the regulatory finish line.”
aftermath.site/microsoft-la...
aftermath.site/microsoft-la...
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Xbox producer recommends laid off workers should use AI to 'help reduce the emotional and cognitive load that comes with job loss':
aftermath.site/xbox-microsoft...
aftermath.site/xbox-microsoft...
July 4, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Xbox producer recommends laid off workers should use AI to 'help reduce the emotional and cognitive load that comes with job loss':
aftermath.site/xbox-microsoft...
aftermath.site/xbox-microsoft...
The realization more people need to come to is that no higher institution is coming to save us when fascists march.
Grassroots institutions save communities, but that often requires people have the long term vision & village-mindset to build those kinds of things - qualities Americans lack.
Grassroots institutions save communities, but that often requires people have the long term vision & village-mindset to build those kinds of things - qualities Americans lack.
June 10, 2025 at 5:16 PM
The realization more people need to come to is that no higher institution is coming to save us when fascists march.
Grassroots institutions save communities, but that often requires people have the long term vision & village-mindset to build those kinds of things - qualities Americans lack.
Grassroots institutions save communities, but that often requires people have the long term vision & village-mindset to build those kinds of things - qualities Americans lack.