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Zombie school vouchers materialize in Legislature
Despite being soundly thrashed in the just-concluded special Legislative session, school vouchers have rematerialized, zombie like, for...
North Shore Democrats of Travis County
Nov 10, 20231 min read
GOP, the party of NO, opposes more $$ for teacher pay, safety and security; magical growth through c
by Mike Killalea, NSD president The GOP doesn’t seem to understand that you can’t cut your way to success. Yet this has been a hallmark...
North Shore Democrats of Travis County
Nov 9, 20232 min read
Learn about the ‘voucher scam’ in new podcast
Vouchers were killed in the latest Legislative session, but are already back on the docket in HB1 (1). The previous attempt was killed by...
North Shore Democrats of Travis County
Nov 9, 20232 min read
Vikki Goodwin mulling run for lieutenant governor: She’d make a great one!
State Rep Vikki Goodwin, HD-47, announced that she is mulling a run for lieutenant governor. The dedicated Democrat included the...
North Shore Democrats of Travis County
Nov 8, 20231 min read
Celebrate Veteran's Day at Heroes' Breakfast on Saturday, Nov 11
Veteran’s Day this year is on Saturday, and what better way to kick off the weekend than with a Heroes’ Breakfast, 8-10 am, Saturday, Nov...
North Shore Democrats of Travis County
Nov 8, 20231 min read
Had enough of the GOP clown car? Show your True Blue colors!
by Mike Killalea, NSD president Had enough of Republicans fighting against public schools, women’s rights, voting rights, LGBTQ rights,...
North Shore Democrats of Travis County
Nov 8, 20232 min read
Hats off to the North Lake Travis Chamber and NSD’s volunteers for a successful Beerfest
by Mike Killalea, NSD president Lots of throats downed lots of suds at the 3d Annual NorthShore Craft Beer Festival 2023, held all...
North Shore Democrats of Travis County
Nov 8, 20231 min read
Sullivan elected LV mayor; LV ISD VATRE passes 3 to 1
Voters overwhelmingly voted for greater investment in education, roads, parks, and infrastructure, while voting for change in Lago Vista....
North Shore Democrats of Travis County
Nov 8, 20232 min read
Missed our Meet the Candidates Night? Watch the recording!
We managed to create a pretty good video recording of the entire Meet the Candidates Night event, and now we've posted it on our brand...
Jack Alford
Oct 27, 20231 min read
Vote for VATRE: Give LV ISD $$$ for teacher pay, safety and security, and keep more $$$ here
Democrats strongly support raising teacher pay, and supporting our public schools. That’s why the North Shore Democrats of Travis County...
North Shore Democrats of Travis County
Oct 26, 20232 min read
UPDATE: Correction on voting locations
Previous posts repeated misinformation about voting locations on Election Day, Nov 7. Registered voters can vote at any Travis County...
North Shore Democrats of Travis County
Oct 23, 20231 min read
Hats off to the Lago Vista Public Library and the Friends of the Library
by Mike Killalea, NSD president The good news for October is high praise for the Lago Vista Library, and its hard-working supporters, the...
North Shore Democrats of Travis County
Oct 23, 20231 min read
Vikki Goodwin, Sarah Eckhardt decry SB1 as bad for kids, bad for parents, bad for Texas
While Democrats work to save and bolster our public schools and teachers, the Grim Other Party seems intent on destroying them. And the...
North Shore Democrats of Travis County
Oct 23, 20233 min read
GOP family feud playing out in Austin, Washington, and around the country
by Mike Killalea, NSD president The GOP cannot keep its collective hands off one another’s throats, it seems. The worst is in Washington,...
North Shore Democrats of Travis County
Oct 23, 20232 min read
Dan Patrick: Return the $3 million from nazi-tainted Defend Texas Liberty PAC
by Mike Killalea, NSD president Does Dan Patrick prefer money over principle and patriotism? One might be forgiven for thinking so....
North Shore Democrats of Travis County
Oct 23, 20232 min read
LV Town Hall: Decade-old ‘bandaid’ repairs led directly to LV August water crisis
by Mike Killalea, NSD president The city of Lago Vista kicked the water can down the road one time too many back in 2013 by pursuing a...
North Shore Democrats of Travis County
Oct 23, 20233 min read
Early voting begins 10/23! Here’s some voting info for you — where, when, and what
It’s time to head to the polls beginning on Oct 23. The ballot contains 14 constitutional amendments, ranging from property tax...
North Shore Democrats of Travis County
Oct 22, 20233 min read
Live in Central Texas? News flash: your water supply is at risk!
"Water is nonpartisan": Shannon Hamilton, exec director, Central Texas Water Coalition Illegal and private dams, continuing drought,...
North Shore Democrats of Travis County
Oct 22, 20234 min read
NSD Candidates’ Night, 10/24, will deep dive into candidates’ ideas
The upcoming NSD Candidates’ Night the evening of Tuesday, Oct 24, will deep dive into candidates’ ideas and abilities. The forum,...
North Shore Democrats of Travis County
Oct 22, 20232 min read
Let’s give teachers a raise: Vote yes on LVISD Prop A
Democrats strongly support raising teacher pay, and supporting our public schools. That’s why the North Shore Democrats of Travis County...
North Shore Democrats of Travis County
Oct 12, 20232 min read
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