Bob Libal
@blibal.bsky.social
Dad. Husband. Organizer. Immigration & criminal justice advocate.
Ted Cruz gave up after the third quarter. Glad the Longhorns didn’t catch that flight to Cancun
September 13, 2026 at 3:31 AM
Ted Cruz gave up after the third quarter. Glad the Longhorns didn’t catch that flight to Cancun
What did we bring Muschamp back for if it wasn’t to defend against this ghoul’s scourge?
The fact that Sark hasn't ordered Ted Cruz carried out of the stadium is a fireable offense
September 13, 2026 at 1:01 AM
What did we bring Muschamp back for if it wasn’t to defend against this ghoul’s scourge?
Ted Cruz must be at this game…
September 13, 2026 at 12:07 AM
Ted Cruz must be at this game…
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media refuses to meet the gravity these crimes against humanity demand
September 11, 2026 at 8:15 PM
media refuses to meet the gravity these crimes against humanity demand
It’s hard to overstate how unpopular Ted Cruz is in Austin…
Ted Cruz is aggressively booed in Austin, Texas: “Ted, you suck!”
September 12, 2026 at 4:03 PM
It’s hard to overstate how unpopular Ted Cruz is in Austin…
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Just further enshrining the canonical conservative belief that being called racist is worse than being racist.
JD Vance: "We were tired of being called racists for noticing that our country was becoming dirtier and poorer"
September 11, 2026 at 1:38 AM
Just further enshrining the canonical conservative belief that being called racist is worse than being racist.
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From @candicequestions.com: Jon Rosenthal's opponent Bo French is a fascist proponent of the so-called "Great Replacement Theory."
We asked Rosenthal about his pro-regulatory approach, French’s far-right rhetoric and deregulatory agenda, and the importance of local control.
We asked Rosenthal about his pro-regulatory approach, French’s far-right rhetoric and deregulatory agenda, and the importance of local control.
Who Stands Between Texas and a Fascist Railroad Commission?
This man here—and a plurality of voters if he can find them
www.texasobserver.org
September 6, 2026 at 5:00 PM
From @candicequestions.com: Jon Rosenthal's opponent Bo French is a fascist proponent of the so-called "Great Replacement Theory."
We asked Rosenthal about his pro-regulatory approach, French’s far-right rhetoric and deregulatory agenda, and the importance of local control.
We asked Rosenthal about his pro-regulatory approach, French’s far-right rhetoric and deregulatory agenda, and the importance of local control.
Meanwhile, Donald Trump installs gold-plated toilets in his ballroom
August 24, 2026 at 7:51 PM
Meanwhile, Donald Trump installs gold-plated toilets in his ballroom
My kid’s school closed but at least ICE has nearly half of billion dollars of unused planes sitting around
August 13, 2026 at 12:54 PM
My kid’s school closed but at least ICE has nearly half of billion dollars of unused planes sitting around
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Over 200,000 children, including 145,000 US citizens, have likely had a parent detained since January, per Brookings. Therapists describe kids too anxious to leave home. Careful reporting from KFF Health News:
www.cbsnews.com/news/arrests...
www.cbsnews.com/news/arrests...
June 20, 2026 at 2:01 AM
Over 200,000 children, including 145,000 US citizens, have likely had a parent detained since January, per Brookings. Therapists describe kids too anxious to leave home. Careful reporting from KFF Health News:
www.cbsnews.com/news/arrests...
www.cbsnews.com/news/arrests...
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A report published in March by the Rio Grande International Study Center found the buoys could hasten flooding in the international river, threaten livestock, people and bridge infrastructure.
https://www.kxan.com/border-report/15-miles-of-buoy-barriers-installed-in-rio-grande-in-deep-south-texas/
https://www.kxan.com/border-report/15-miles-of-buoy-barriers-installed-in-rio-grande-in-deep-south-texas/
June 19, 2026 at 3:45 AM
A report published in March by the Rio Grande International Study Center found the buoys could hasten flooding in the international river, threaten livestock, people and bridge infrastructure.
https://www.kxan.com/border-report/15-miles-of-buoy-barriers-installed-in-rio-grande-in-deep-south-texas/
https://www.kxan.com/border-report/15-miles-of-buoy-barriers-installed-in-rio-grande-in-deep-south-texas/
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Over 2,000 people have now been in ICE detention a year or more.
That's a five-fold increase since 2024.
thelensnola.org/2026/06/18/l...
That's a five-fold increase since 2024.
thelensnola.org/2026/06/18/l...
June 18, 2026 at 4:38 PM
Over 2,000 people have now been in ICE detention a year or more.
That's a five-fold increase since 2024.
thelensnola.org/2026/06/18/l...
That's a five-fold increase since 2024.
thelensnola.org/2026/06/18/l...
When "Californians taking over Austin" is an actual existential threat...
They aren't sending their best (billionaires)
They aren't sending their best (billionaires)
Billionaire surveillance tech investor Joe Lonsdale moved to Austin, discovered it was actually liberal, and has begun campaigning for the state of Texas to take away the city's self-governance:
www.austinpolitics.net/joe-lonsdale...
www.austinpolitics.net/joe-lonsdale...
Joe Lonsdale's threat
The tech billionaire veto.
www.austinpolitics.net
June 17, 2026 at 3:11 PM
When "Californians taking over Austin" is an actual existential threat...
They aren't sending their best (billionaires)
They aren't sending their best (billionaires)
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I am not involved in reporting or editing anything to do with this story for KUT, nor will I be, so I feel free to say out loud: firing Debbie is 100% bullshit. She's a fantastic leader and KUT is worse for her absence.
June 15, 2026 at 9:55 PM
I am not involved in reporting or editing anything to do with this story for KUT, nor will I be, so I feel free to say out loud: firing Debbie is 100% bullshit. She's a fantastic leader and KUT is worse for her absence.
I guess Greg Abbott gets to pick KUT’s leadership now?
Wild state of affairs if this is allowed to stand…
www.kut.org/education/20...
Wild state of affairs if this is allowed to stand…
www.kut.org/education/20...
UT Austin leadership fires KUT General Manager Debbie Hiott
An email to staff at Austin's NPR station, addressed from Anita L. Vangelisti, the interim dean of the Moody College of Communication, said the decision was effective immediately.
www.kut.org
June 15, 2026 at 10:00 PM
I guess Greg Abbott gets to pick KUT’s leadership now?
Wild state of affairs if this is allowed to stand…
www.kut.org/education/20...
Wild state of affairs if this is allowed to stand…
www.kut.org/education/20...
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Put the World Cup on in the morning you cowards
June 13, 2026 at 1:18 PM
Put the World Cup on in the morning you cowards
The Statesman is too busy with local austerity sensationalism to investigate the link between these headlines.
But idk maybe we should tax the *trillionaire Austin resident* who spends his days inciting racist riots abroad so my kids school can have a fucking librarian next year….
But idk maybe we should tax the *trillionaire Austin resident* who spends his days inciting racist riots abroad so my kids school can have a fucking librarian next year….
June 12, 2026 at 9:46 PM
The Statesman is too busy with local austerity sensationalism to investigate the link between these headlines.
But idk maybe we should tax the *trillionaire Austin resident* who spends his days inciting racist riots abroad so my kids school can have a fucking librarian next year….
But idk maybe we should tax the *trillionaire Austin resident* who spends his days inciting racist riots abroad so my kids school can have a fucking librarian next year….
Between this and Wemby refusing to be burdened by hiding his emotions, it somehow feels like a decent time to be raising a boy in Texas with role models
There’s been a lot of talk in this race about what makes a "real man."
A man does what’s right when no one is watching. He upholds his commitments to his family and neighbors. He doesn’t lie, cheat, & steal his way through life.
Real men serve others. Weak men serve themselves.
A man does what’s right when no one is watching. He upholds his commitments to his family and neighbors. He doesn’t lie, cheat, & steal his way through life.
Real men serve others. Weak men serve themselves.
June 4, 2026 at 10:03 PM
Between this and Wemby refusing to be burdened by hiding his emotions, it somehow feels like a decent time to be raising a boy in Texas with role models
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If you’re rooting against the Spurs you’re anti Mexican. Sorry them’s the rules
June 4, 2026 at 2:26 AM
If you’re rooting against the Spurs you’re anti Mexican. Sorry them’s the rules
We only got Felix’s pre-K year at this amazing bilingual neighborhood school and it was the best.
Our crossing guard — Ms. Sandy — came to the going away party with a friend. They both went to Ridgetop in the 60s.
Somos Mejores Juntos. Ridgetop Forever!
Our crossing guard — Ms. Sandy — came to the going away party with a friend. They both went to Ridgetop in the 60s.
Somos Mejores Juntos. Ridgetop Forever!
This is an old story but I’m sharing it anyway - today was the last day for my kiddo’s old elementary school. Ridgetop was an absolute gem in the public school system - the entire school, truly dual immersion. We were so lucky.
www.kxan.com/austin-isd-s...
www.kxan.com/austin-isd-s...
‘You broke our trust’: Ridgetop Elementary parents upset over AISD consolidation plan
AISD Superintendent Matias Segura met with Ridgetop Elementary parents to discuss the updated closure plan, which now includes 10 schools, and the board will vote on the plan on Nov. 20.
www.kxan.com
May 29, 2026 at 3:23 AM
We only got Felix’s pre-K year at this amazing bilingual neighborhood school and it was the best.
Our crossing guard — Ms. Sandy — came to the going away party with a friend. They both went to Ridgetop in the 60s.
Somos Mejores Juntos. Ridgetop Forever!
Our crossing guard — Ms. Sandy — came to the going away party with a friend. They both went to Ridgetop in the 60s.
Somos Mejores Juntos. Ridgetop Forever!
“When we organize, we win. When we fight, we win.” — my friend and next State Rep. Montserrat Garibay
May 27, 2026 at 4:04 AM
“When we organize, we win. When we fight, we win.” — my friend and next State Rep. Montserrat Garibay
If you live in North, Central, or South Austin, today is a great day to go vote for Montserrat Garibay for HD 49.
I've known Montse for 20 years as a DREAMer and immigrant rights advocate, a bilingual pre-K teacher, & union leader.
Let's elect a bold leader to represent us!
I've known Montse for 20 years as a DREAMer and immigrant rights advocate, a bilingual pre-K teacher, & union leader.
Let's elect a bold leader to represent us!
May 19, 2026 at 2:13 PM
If you live in North, Central, or South Austin, today is a great day to go vote for Montserrat Garibay for HD 49.
I've known Montse for 20 years as a DREAMer and immigrant rights advocate, a bilingual pre-K teacher, & union leader.
Let's elect a bold leader to represent us!
I've known Montse for 20 years as a DREAMer and immigrant rights advocate, a bilingual pre-K teacher, & union leader.
Let's elect a bold leader to represent us!
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The ambiguity of these alerts is really not helpful.
There has been a series of, apparently, random shootings this weekend in South Austin and police are looking for a suspect.
There has been a series of, apparently, random shootings this weekend in South Austin and police are looking for a suspect.
May 17, 2026 at 8:44 PM
The ambiguity of these alerts is really not helpful.
There has been a series of, apparently, random shootings this weekend in South Austin and police are looking for a suspect.
There has been a series of, apparently, random shootings this weekend in South Austin and police are looking for a suspect.