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Texas Community Chat Options

Hey, Texans. Communities on Hive don't come with native chat features. To communicate in anything other than a blog post, it's necessary to bolt on a third-party

Indie Harvesters

Meet Paul from @indieharvesters in the fields of Hempstead, Texas, they’re growing more than organic produce they’re growing health, trust, and connection with every

Progress Times - July 25, 2025

The July 25, 2025 issue of Progress Times has a couple of significant stories. The first is about the creation of emergency services districts in western Hidalgo

Moore Air Base Reactivates to Combat New World Screwworm Eradication

The June 13, 2025 issue of Progress Times reports that Moore Air Base, located northwest of Mission, Texas will reactivate a USDA program to study and control new

Keeping The House Cool With Radiant Barrier

You might be wondering what radiant barrier is. It is a reflective material that bounces back radiant heat, aka infrared heat. You may have seen movies in which

Maximizing Spend: Cash Back Debit Cards and Reward Apps

In an effort to improve my finances, I've shifted from using credit cards with rewards to cash back debit cards and leveraging various reward apps. Unlike credit

The Rio Grande Podcast

Today I am promoting the Rio Grande Podcast. This podcast focuses on the Rio Grande Valley region, which consists of the people who live along the Rio Grande in

Bitcoin Integration Made Easy: A Deep Dive into the Fold App

The Fold App (referral link) offers a mostly complete solution for individuals looking to integrate Bitcoin into their daily financial lives. It enables direct deposit

Matthew McConaughey Lobbying for Texas Movie Incentives

With 2025 being a legislative year in Texas, Hollywood actors are pushing to have the State of Texas fund incentives to help movie productions locate their projects

Facing Physical Limits: Learning What NOT To Do

This morning, I faced a difficult decision: I had to inform my new employer of my resignation. The reality is that I can no longer manage 12-hour shifts of factory

Rethinking Bitcoin Maximalism: Embracing Practicality and Off-Chain Solutions for Everyday Transactions

The rise of Bitcoin has sparked a passionate community of enthusiasts known as Bitcoin maximalists, or "maxis." These individuals preach the virtues of

Teller Cash Advances for Velocity Banking

Velocity Banking is a technique in which you use one line of credit as your checking account. All spending and all earnings go on that account. The idea is to reduce

Deep Dive Into Coinbase and Coinbase Wallet

I've been deep diving into Coinbase and Coinbase Wallet . The Coinbase exchange is useful to me for ease in tax reporting. The on-chain Coinbase Wallet is useful

Houston Rodeo A Recap In History

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo holds a rich historical legacy that dates back to its inception in 1932 as the Houston Fat Stock Show. What began as a modest

The Olm From Texas !

This is a cross post of @trumpman/the-olm-from-texas- by @shainemata.Something new I learned about San Marcos.

Intellectual Tyranny: The Rise of Ideological Possession and the Struggle for Freedom of Thought

This blog post discusses the tyranny of reason, which is often perpetrated by the intellectual class through the suppression of free speech and imposition of ideological

Celebrating a Milestone: My Solar PV System's First 1 MW Production

I'm pleased to announce that my Solar Photovoltaic (PV) system has achieved a significant milestone - it has produced its first 1 Megawatt (MW) of electricity since

Some thoughts on stablecoins

On a recent post, @taskmaster4450 provides his stablecoin analysis in Governor Waller: Stablecoins Help to Strengthen US Dollar, which sparked some of my own ideas

Exploring South Texas: A Day Tour with an Old Twitter Friend

Yesterday, I met up with an old Twitter friend, Shashi Bellamkonda, who has come into town for an analyst conference. We have followed each other since the early

Texas As A Standalone Country

This is a cross post of @taskmaster4450le/texas-as-a-standalone-country by @shainemata.Some things to think about.