It's a moment that was years in the making, and for some Houstonians, a moment that means so much more than words on any page could convey. The silent, and often private struggles of discrimination have long been endorsed by the city of Houston... an endorsement via inaction and refusal to address those who are … Continue Reading ››
Now that the state of Texas has completed state runoff elections, residents of the Lone Star State now have a set ballot for this November. Among the top races, State Senator Dan Patrick handily won the GOP's nomination for Lieutenant Governor over current office-holder David Dewhurst, and will go on to face Democratic standard-bearer Leticia Van de … Continue Reading ››
After the big announcement earlier this month, the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, Texas is ready to move to the next major phase in its System Re-imagining plan. METRO has released it's schedule of public meetings to gather input about the proposed system changes.
The public meetings are in addition to feedback that METRO is … Continue Reading ››
When one visits the website for Grace Community Church, a mega-church in Southeast Houston, it's easy to form an initial impression that it is a community which is welcoming and loving to all. They proudly proclaim the slogan "Everybody needs a little grace!"
But those impressions couldn't be further from the truth, as there is lots of … Continue Reading ››
In the state of Texas, the options for Democratic politicians are somewhat limited, especially if said persons have aspirations towards a national-level office. The overwhelming majority of Presidents or Vice Presidents are chosen from the pool of Governors, or Senators. Democrats in the Lone Star State haven't been able to break into statewide office in … Continue Reading ››
A fierce battle has been raging around City Hall, as Houston tries to decide a major piece of the city's transportation future. Upstart ride-share companies Uber and Lyft appeared in the Houston Market last February, and in a very short time have begun to challenge the city's traditional taxicab services. As Texpatriate states, these … Continue Reading ››
