Krista Duke

Political Junkie. Culinary Enthusiast. Opinions are my own.

[Mista Speakuh @MistaSpeakuh]

a new development in the train derailment in downtown austin as the fallen shipping containers have now been converted into a micro brewery and coffee bar. @LoewyLawFirm has confirmed an ad buy for the north end of the container.
#txlege

[Tommy House @tommyhousewx]

Deer prancing around the frozen streets of Central Texas!

📸: Karen Baranauskas

[Public Utility Commission of Texas @PUCTX]

Texas Senate Confirms Appointments of Thomas Gleeson and Courtney Hjaltman to PUCT. Read more: https://t.co/QLpoV6TzVA #txlege #txenergy

[Krista Duke @Kheiden11]

We are all so proud of you @ChrisDukeTX

[Dan Patrick @DanPatrick]

Over the last 6 sessions as Lt. Governor, the Senate passed school choice 6 times, only to see it die in the House. Today, thanks to so many people, history was made, and Senate Bill 2, school choice, finally passed the Texas House. SB 2 will give parents the right they have always deserved, to choose the best education for their child. The bill prioritizes students with disabilities, and students from low-to-middle income families, but is universal for all families to apply.

We have many great public schools in Texas, but we also have many that are just average, and some that are failing their students. This session, the Senate also passed the most public education funding in history. Texas teachers, who averaged a $54,000/year salary in 2019, will average nearly $69,000 after this legislative session.

My goal is clear: I want school choice for parents and the best public school system in America. Competition is key to both goals.

I thank Gov. @GregAbbott_TX, Speaker @Burrows4TX, Senate Education Chair @CreightonForTX, House Chair @BradBuckleyDVM, and my great education team of Marian Wallace and Chris Duke.

Most importantly, I thank President @realDonaldTrump, who helped us defeat anti-school-choice Republican members last year, and for making school choice one of his major policy initiatives this year. President Trump went as far as to call Texas House members yesterday to rally the vote. 86 of 88 Republican members voted yes. This is a historic day for Texas and America. #txlege

[Armando Walle @RepWalle]

I'm grateful to Chairs L'Oreal Stepney (@twdb), Thomas Gleeson (@PUCTX), and Brook Paup (@TCEQ) and their staff for sitting down with me this afternoon to collaborate on how we can all work together to tackle big issues like water and energy facing the people of Texas. #txlege

[Kimberly Reeves @edwonkkimmy]

It is so easy to miss Jane Nelson. #txlege

[parl enthusiast 💚 @txlegequeens]

‘tis the session #txlege

[Krista Duke @Kheiden11]

@VinceLeibowitz Hope you’re ok!

[Public Utility Commission of Texas @PUCTX]

How can utilities in Greater Houston area better prepare for and respond to severe storms? Tell us your ideas @PUCTX workshop Sat. Oct. 5 @ 9am. https://t.co/J3u63HEHuA #TxLege #TxEnergy

[The ATX @TheATX1]

In interesting non-skyscraper news, the owners of the Katz's Restaurant Co. have purchased the former Katz's Austin site at 618 W. 6th. KXAN has the story:
https://t.co/7NAwpwMVVI

[Public Utility Commission of Texas @PUCTX]

PUCT Receives 72 Applications for Texas Energy Fund (TEF) Loan Program. Read more: https://t.co/v2MHpFt8iT. #Txlege #TxEnergy

[Pink Granite Foundation @PinkGraniteTX]

The Pink Granite Foundation's Mentorship Program is your gateway to career advancement and personal growth. Apply now before our July 12, 2024 deadline! #txlege https://t.co/kzlqYRGVwN

[OMGFacts @OMGFacts]

#alpaca #alpacas

[Joolia Ghoulia @Jooliasez]

Forget hot girl summer. It's Jack Nicholson summer or nothing.

[WeRateDogs @dog_rates]

This is Zeus. He miraculously survived a tornado that tossed him across his neighborhood in his crate. When it tore through his town in Nebraska last week with maximum wind speeds of 165 miles per hour, Zeus was inside in his kennel. The sudden cyclone completely flattened their home, but Zeus' crate was found four blocks away with a broken door, and he was found two blocks away patiently waiting on a mattress for help. Rescuers believe the crate saved his life. The pup, who ironically shares a name with the Greek god of the sky, sustained only minor injuries: a scrape on his nose, a few torn toenails, and a sore hind leg. He's recuperating at a local boarding facility free of charge while his family works to rebuild their home. His caretakers say he's in great spirits despite everything he's been through. 14/10

[Shera Kutac Eichler @SheraEichler]

This is how you do it. Transparent. Honest. Fair. Proud to be a Longhorn! 🤘🏼

[Krista Duke @Kheiden11]

@b_sharkey @NathanCMcDaniel @CNBuckley

[HuffPost @HuffPost]

Pierce Brosnan Pleads Guilty To Walking In Yellowstone Park Thermal Area https://t.co/czXLq5mcIS

[Michael Walsh @thatbloodyMikey]

Daily Mail releases two more, perfectly normal Images of Kate Middleton.

[aidan @AlDANS_]

mia and seb keep making their dreams come true.

[Historic Vids @historyinmemes]

Jesse Plemons with one of the best line deliveries in the history of comedy movies.