This was just released by Houston Mayoral candidate Ben Hall, via his website and social media...
July 31, 2013
The Honorable Annise Parker Mayor of Houston 901 Bagby Street Houston, TX 77002
Dear Mayor Parker,
I am writing to propose that you and … Continue Reading ››
Monthly Archives: July 2013
Texoblogosphere: July 29th
The Texas Progressive Alliance applauds the entry of the Justice Department into the fight to continuing to subject the state to preclearance as it brings you this week's roundup.
Off the Kuff points out that Greg Abbott would deny the same type of care that he himself has benefited from … Continue Reading ››
Off the Kuff points out that Greg Abbott would deny the same type of care that he himself has benefited from … Continue Reading ››
Francis I: A True Reformer Pope?
After some preliminary research on Pope Francis, I had a hunch that this guy would be something of a reformer. Perhaps even more important than being the first Pope from Latin America, Francis is also the first Jesuit to ascend to the papacy. Unlike the orthodoxy of the Catholic church as a … Continue Reading ››
Music Musings: Celebrating 40 years of Chaka Khan
As a musician and singer, I can tell you that there are actually a lot of good "voices" out there. So many people really can sing and perform. But one measure that separates the good from the great? Longevity. Some artists have been able to stay relevant through the very short attention … Continue Reading ››
UPgrade: Rethinking Houston’s Rail Transit
As a resident of Houston, I get it... this city likes its construction projects built fast and CHEAP. So many major projects in Houston have been done with little regard for preservation or aesthetics. It's definitely not an uncommon modus operandi for all of Texas, but even among the major cities, Houston is … Continue Reading ››
Texoblogosphere: Week of July 22nd
The Texas Progressive Alliance supports the call for justice for Trayvon as it brings you this week's roundup.
Off the Kuff discusses the status of abortion litigation as pro-choice forces in Texas prepare to file suit over Texas' harmful new law.
Horwitz at Texpatriate discusses the … Continue Reading ››
Off the Kuff discusses the status of abortion litigation as pro-choice forces in Texas prepare to file suit over Texas' harmful new law.
Horwitz at Texpatriate discusses the … Continue Reading ››
Royal Baby Talk: Is All the Hoopla Worth It?
So of course the big news today... the reason that this day will go down in WORLD history... The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge just gave birth to the assumed heir to the throne of the United Kingdom. And it's a BOY.
But you know what was also just … Continue Reading ››
But you know what was also just … Continue Reading ››