For Houstonians that have been wondering what will become of the city's annual Thanksgiving Parade, we got our answer today.
"More than 400,000 dollars has been pledged from the private sector to cover the costs for the parade."- Mayor Parker said. HEB, who has always been an important co-sponsor … Continue Reading ››
Monthly Archives: August 2013
From Buzzfeed: The Anti-Gay World
With all of the focus that the Western media is focusing on Russia's "gay propaganda" law, it's important to remember that the Anti-Gay world stretches FAR beyond just the Kremlin. This compilation from Buzzfeed (via an International Lesbian Gay Bisexual Trans and Intersex Association study) is a true shocker, compiling the 76 … Continue Reading ››
Music Musings: Marching Band Kickin’ It
Even if August doesn't feel like Fall in Texas, some Fall activities are beginning to take place. Parents are rushing stores for kids' school supplies and clothing (and hopefully NOT shopping for them at Macys), colleges are buzzing with high preparation, and marching bands have once again taken to the field, or over-cooked parking … Continue Reading ››
Ben Hall Launches First TV Ad
Well, it's an interesting way to introduce yourself to voters, I suppose. “I’m Ben Hall. A poor country boy who is surprised and fascinated by the gifts God has given me, because I clearly don’t deserve them. I finished college in three years because I thought … Continue Reading ››
Brookshires, Kroger Don’t Support Equal Pay for Texas Women
Sad, but very true. This shocking story came from Patricia Kilday Hart at the Houston Chronicle...
Gov. Rick Perry vetoed a bill that would have let victims of wage discrimination sue in state court after receiving letters against the measure from the Texas Retailers Association and five of its … Continue Reading ››
Gov. Rick Perry vetoed a bill that would have let victims of wage discrimination sue in state court after receiving letters against the measure from the Texas Retailers Association and five of its … Continue Reading ››
Houston to Commemorate 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington
From the Mayor's Office:
Mayor Parker Announces Citywide Observance of 50th Anniversary of March on Washington and MLK Dream Speech
August 7, 2013 -- Mayor Annise Parker is calling on places of worship, schools and other Houston places where bells are available to join her in … Continue Reading ››
Mayor Parker Announces Citywide Observance of 50th Anniversary of March on Washington and MLK Dream Speech
August 7, 2013 -- Mayor Annise Parker is calling on places of worship, schools and other Houston places where bells are available to join her in … Continue Reading ››
Texoblogosphere: Week of
The Texas Progressive Alliance thinks that the Legislature is once, twice, three times a fiasco as it brings you this week's roundup.
Off the Kuff has an update on BGTX and a few words about what else is needed to turn Texas blue.
Horwitz at Texpatriate notes … Continue Reading ››
Off the Kuff has an update on BGTX and a few words about what else is needed to turn Texas blue.
Horwitz at Texpatriate notes … Continue Reading ››