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Colin Allred

@colinallredtx.bsky.social
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Dad, 4th generation Texan, former NFL linebacker, running to represent TX-33.

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Colin Allred @colinallredtx.bsky.social · 2h
Today, we honor Indigenous Peoples’ Day by recognizing the history, contributions, and resilience of Native communities. Their voices, rights, and heritage deserve to be protected and respected.
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Colin Allred @colinallredtx.bsky.social · 3h
More than 1,000 Texas kids are waiting for autism services, and the state’s solution is to cut the program? Texas families need help, not another door slammed in their faces. Our kids deserve better, and state leaders need to get their priorities straight. www.texastribune.org/2026/10/12/t...
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Texas proposes eliminating children’s autism program
The proposed elimination of the program, aimed at serving lower-income families, comes as Texas leadership has called on agencies to reduce budgets by 3%.
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Colin Allred @colinallredtx.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Working families deserve more than a fighting chance. They deserve someone willing to fight for them.
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Colin Allred @colinallredtx.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Happy birthday to a Texas legend, Ms. Opal Lee. A century of courage, service and making our country better. We’re all better because you kept fighting. ❤️
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Colin Allred @colinallredtx.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Yesterday, I joined Lone Star Branch 132 for their meeting to talk about the importance of standing together and making sure workers are paid what they deserve. When workers are united, our communities are stronger. Grateful for the conversation and the warm welcome.
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Colin Allred @colinallredtx.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Check out my affordability plan: colinallred.com/wp-content/u...
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Colin Allred @colinallredtx.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
It now takes a six-figure income to afford a home in Texas. That’s why my affordability plan would help first-time homebuyers with up to $50,000 in down payment assistance, build more affordable housing, and take on companies gouging renters. Working hard should still be enough to own a home.
texastribune.org
Affordability crisis takes center stage in Texas races
If not carefully vetted, candidates’ proposals to lower costs could exacerbate future affordability issues, experts say.
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Colin Allred @colinallredtx.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we stand with those fighting, celebrate survivors, and remember those we’ve lost. Don’t wait. Schedule your screening—and remind someone you love to schedule theirs. Early detection can save lives. 💗
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Colin Allred @colinallredtx.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
The deadline is TODAY. Don’t miss your chance to make your voice heard. Register to vote or check your status now at VoteTexas.gov.
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Colin Allred @colinallredtx.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Time is running out. TODAY is the LAST DAY to register to vote in Texas. Don’t wait until it’s too late. Register today, check your status, and make sure you’re ready to vote. Your voice matters. Make sure it’s heard.
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Colin Allred @colinallredtx.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
3 days. Texas' voter registration deadline is Monday, October 5. Don't assume you're registered. Check your status at VoteTexas.gov today.
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Colin Allred @colinallredtx.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
North Texas, stay alert today. Heavy rain and flash flooding are hitting parts of DFW. Please don’t try to drive through flooded roads. Turn around, stay safe, and check on your neighbors. We take care of each other. www.dallasnews.com/news/weather...
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Dallas weather: Flash flood warning issued as heavy rain moves into North Texas
North Texas drivers should allow for extra commuting time Thursday morning, as heavy rain and storms could affect the morning rush hour.
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Colin Allred @colinallredtx.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
The Supreme Court just greenlit shipping people to countries they've never set foot in without so much as a hearing on whether they'll be tortured there. That should disturb every one of us. An administration that can avoid due process is dangerous and cannot go unchecked.
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Supreme Court allows Trump to restart controversial deportations to countries that migrants have no connection to | CNN Politics
The Supreme Court on Tuesday allowed the Trump administration to restart its program of removing migrants to countries other than their homeland without giving them an opportunity to raise human right...
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Colin Allred @colinallredtx.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Trump says higher gas prices are an “inexpensive price to pay.” As if he couldn’t be more out of touch. For working people, there’s nothing inexpensive about it. They’re the ones paying the price. apnews.com/article/gas-...
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Rising gas prices frustrate voters. Trump says it's an 'inexpensive price to pay' for the Iran war
Voters across the nation say skyrocketing gas prices are causing financial hardships for their families.
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Colin Allred @colinallredtx.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
A bullet still lodged near his spine, and ICE took him to detention instead of keeping him in the hospital. Enough is enough. We’re going to keep fighting until there is accountability. apnews.com/article/aust...
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Man shot by ICE, detained in Texas with a bullet in his back is back in the hospital, attorney says
The attorney for a Venezuelan man shot by a federal immigration officer in Texas says he is back in the hospital after being held at a detention center with a bullet still lodged in his back.
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Colin Allred @colinallredtx.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
How many more times are we going to watch people like Wilber Rafael Garces Perez get caught in violent encounters with ICE before we demand real answers? Wilber and his family deserve answers. They deserve peace of mind. And Austin deserves the truth and accountability.
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Migrant shot by ICE in Texas said he tried to pull over
Wilber Rafael Garces Perez legally entered the country in 2024 via the CBP One app and applied for asylum, his attorneys said. But he missed a court hearing after the notice went to the wrong address.
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Colin Allred @colinallredtx.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
As Yom Kippur comes to a close, I wish all who observed a meaningful fast and a year ahead filled with peace, reflection, and renewal. G’mar Chatimah Tovah.
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Colin Allred @colinallredtx.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
¡Feliz Mes de la Herencia Hispana! Es un orgullo celebrar a las comunidades hispanas cuyas tradiciones, liderazgo y contribuciones continúan dando forma a Texas.
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Colin Allred @colinallredtx.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! Proud to celebrate the Hispanic communities whose traditions, leadership, and contributions continue to shape Texas.
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Colin Allred @colinallredtx.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Dallas raised me. I know what working families are up against, and I take it personally.
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Colin Allred @colinallredtx.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
We’re all fighting for something. Lower costs. Better health care. Equality. A fair shot. Different fights. Same goal: a Texas that works for all of us.
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Colin Allred @colinallredtx.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Shanah Tovah to all those celebrating Rosh Hashanah. Wishing Jewish families across Texas a sweet new year filled with peace, health, and hope.
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Colin Allred @colinallredtx.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
History at the US Open. Ben Shelton is headed to his first Grand Slam final after a historic matchup with Frances Tiafoe, the first Grand Slam semifinal between two Black American men in the Open Era. Two young Americans making history. You love to see it. 🇺🇸 www.espn.com/tennis/story...
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Ben Shelton beats Frances Tiafoe to reach first US Open final
Ben Shelton won the all-American duel with Frances Tiafoe and will play No. 1 seed Alexander Zverev on Sunday for the US Open title.
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Colin Allred @colinallredtx.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Never forget.
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Colin Allred @colinallredtx.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Honored to join AHSA Dallas and DSAA for their Back to School event. Grateful for the educators who show up for our kids every single day and help shape what’s possible for the next generation.
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Colin Allred @colinallredtx.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Grateful we could stop by Black Jack Pizza and help with a few AC units during this Texas heat. They’ve poured into our community for decades. Happy we could show up for them this time.
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Colin Allred @colinallredtx.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Trump's circus is coming to Dallas this week. Meanwhile, Texas families are trying to figure out how to afford groceries, housing, and electricity. Let's talk about that! www.texastribune.org/2026/09/08/g...
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GOP’s Trump-led midterm convention comes to Dallas this week
The two-day gathering, informally dubbed “Trumpapalooza,” will put Texas at the center of the political world as it hits the homestretch of its most competitive election cycle in years.
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Colin Allred @colinallredtx.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Happy Labor Day, y’all. Texas runs because working people show up every day and get the job done. Today, we celebrate you. And tomorrow, we keep fighting to make sure hard work actually pays off.
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Colin Allred @colinallredtx.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Yesterday, we celebrated Marley’s first birthday! One whole year of keeping us on our toes and making our family a whole lot happier. Happy birthday, Marley! 💙
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Colin Allred @colinallredtx.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Check out my affordability plan: colinallred.com/wp-content/u...
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Colin Allred @colinallredtx.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Housing, groceries, and energy are all up. Texans are working hard, but more of their paycheck disappears every month. That’s why I put forward an affordability plan to lower housing and health care costs, take on price gouging, repeal costly tariffs, and put working families first.
texastribune.org
Affordability crisis takes center stage in Texas races
If not carefully vetted, candidates’ proposals to lower costs could exacerbate future affordability issues, experts say.
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Colin Allred @colinallredtx.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Tarrant County Republicans just cut 92 Election Day polling locations. Funny how the folks who talk the most about election integrity keep making it harder to actually participate in one. Texans deserve better. www.texastribune.org/2026/09/01/t...
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Tarrant County removes 92 polling sites
Historically a Republican stronghold, Tarrant County has emerged as a key battleground as voters narrowly supported Democratic candidates at the top of the statewide ballot in recent elections.
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Colin Allred @colinallredtx.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
$400 million. That could help build affordable housing. Lower health care costs. Feed hungry kids. Support our public schools. Fix roads and bridges. Help veterans and working families. Instead, they’re spending it on a ballroom while working families pay the price. www.cnn.com/2026/08/31/p...
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Supreme Court allows Trump to continue building White House ballroom | CNN Politics
The Supreme Court cleared the way Monday for President Donald Trump to continue construction of a massive new ballroom at the White House, rejecting a challenge from a preservation group that was seek...
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Colin Allred @colinallredtx.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
63 years ago, Dr. King and hundreds of thousands of Americans marched on Washington with a dream of freedom, justice, and equality. That dream still demands action. We honor their legacy by continuing the fight to make America live up to its promise for every one of us.
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Colin Allred @colinallredtx.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Dolly Parton knew the power of a good story, and she spent her life helping others write their own. She was an icon, a storyteller, and a generous soul who helped millions of children discover the joy of reading through her Imagination Library. Her music changed lives. Rest in peace, Dolly.
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Colin Allred @colinallredtx.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
He became the first Black American awarded the Navy Cross. That is the kind of courage we should honor, not erase.
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Colin Allred @colinallredtx.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Dorie Miller was a Texas son who ran toward danger at Pearl Harbor. He carried wounded sailors to safety, helped his dying captain, then manned a gun he’d never been trained to use and fought back.
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Exclusive: Navy weighs renaming carrier slated to honor Black war hero, potentially switching it to Trump | CNN Politics
The US Navy is working to rename an aircraft carrier under construction that was set to honor a Black sailor hailed for his heroic actions during the attack on Pearl Harbor, three sources familiar wit...
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Colin Allred @colinallredtx.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
We must keep fighting for our neighbors. No family should be forced to navigate fear, uncertainty and a system that strips people of their dignity. We must abolish ICE and build an immigration system rooted in humanity, accountability and justice. www.dallasnews.com/news/immigra...
dallasnews.com
Meet the Dallas volunteers trying to help migrants in big and small ways
Compelled by empathy, volunteers at the La Colectiva North Texas tent behind ICE field office try to help migrants in whatever way they can.
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Colin Allred @colinallredtx.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Honored to speak to the National Rural Letter Carriers’ Association Convention and stand with the hardworking men and women who keep rural communities connected every day.
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Colin Allred @colinallredtx.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
Hope y’all are having a great Saturday. Enjoy your weekend, Texas! 💙
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Colin Allred @colinallredtx.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Texas is cutting nearly 14,000 child care spots while more than 100,000 kids are already waiting for help. Working parents shouldn’t have to choose between a paycheck and safe, affordable care for their kids. Cutting child care means cutting into our kids’ futures.
texastribune.org
Texas to cut child care subsidy program by nearly 10%
Inflation and federal funding cuts have squeezed Texas’ child care subsidy, causing the Texas Workforce Commission to scale back the program.
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Colin Allred @colinallredtx.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Children should be in classrooms, on playgrounds, and at home with their families. Not locked in detention centers for months on end. Holding kids for 100+ days, far beyond the court-ordered limit, is evil, wrong, and beneath who we should be as a country. www.texastribune.org/2026/08/12/t...
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Texas detention center holding kids beyond court-ordered limit
The nation’s only detention center for families is routinely holding children beyond the 20-day limit, including an Iranian-born “average American kid” who’s been locked up for 123 days and counting.
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Colin Allred @colinallredtx.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
More than 1,600 Texans are waiting for state psychiatric beds. Some spend their entire sentence in jail without ever getting the treatment they were ordered to receive. Texas has known this system is broken for years. Fighting a court order to fix it is not leadership.
texastribune.org
Texas fights ruling on quicker access to state psychiatric beds
A federal judge recently ruled that Texas must give defendants who are mentally incompetent to stand trial a state hospital bed within 21 days.
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Colin Allred @colinallredtx.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Congratulations to all of Tennessee’s Democratic nominees. Working families deserve leaders who will fight for them, defend their freedoms, and put people ahead of politics. Now let’s go win in November. www.wkrn.com/news/tenness...
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Tennessee Election Results: August 6, 2026
Find up-to-the-minute election results from the state and county August 6 primaries and general elections in Middle Tennessee here.
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Colin Allred @colinallredtx.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
We do not honor this law with words. We honor it by restoring its protections and defending the right to vote.
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Colin Allred @colinallredtx.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Sixty-one years ago, the Voting Rights Act moved our country closer to the democracy we promised. But politicians are still drawing rigged maps, silencing Black and brown voters, and making it harder for people to be heard.
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Colin Allred @colinallredtx.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Trump is forcing nearly 20,000 migrant children to face deportation without a lawyer. A child should never stand alone in a courtroom against the full power of the federal government and be forced to defend themselves in court. This is sick. apnews.com/article/migr...
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Thousands of migrant children in the US could face new deportation risks as legal aid deal expires
Migrant children who came to the U.S. alone could soon face immigration court without legal representation.
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Colin Allred @colinallredtx.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Long before I ever ran for office, I was a Texas kid learning that hard work, faith and community can take you further than anyone expects. That kid is why I believe every child in Texas deserves the same opportunity to dream big, get ahead and build a better future.
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Colin Allred @colinallredtx.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Congratulations to Arizona's Democratic nominees! Now it’s time to come together, earn every vote, and stay focused on delivering for working families. www.nbcnews.com/politics/202...
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Arizona House Primary Election 2026 Live Results
See live results from the 2026 Arizona House primary election as Republican and Democrat votes are counted by candidate and county.
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Colin Allred @colinallredtx.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Pvt. Isabella Gonzales was just 19. 1st Lt. Tyler James Feehan was only 25. Two young soldiers with families who loved them and entire lives ahead of them. My heart is with everyone grieving this unimaginable loss. We honor their courage, service and sacrifice. www.cnn.com/2026/07/20/p...
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US military identifies 2 soldiers killed during Iranian strikes in Jordan and 1 killed during drone detonation in Iraq | CNN Politics
The Department of Defense on Monday identified two US soldiers who were killed in Iranian strikes in Jordan.
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