The Executive Branch of the United States government will soon be embodied with the with a new, uniquely Texan perspective. San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro has now cleared the last hurdle to joining the Cabinet of the United States. Here's more from the Washington Post...
Julian Castro, President Obama’s pick to lead the Housing and Urban Development Department, sailed through … Continue Reading ››
A true crisis just the same.
If you've watched any American news outlet in the last 48 hours, you are probably aware that President Obama will be in the Lone Star State today for a very brief trip... appearing at two separate Democratic fundraisers. The timing simply couldn't be worse for the Commander-In-Chief, as things on … Continue Reading ››
The Texas Progressive Alliance has been driving around asking about incendiary chemicals as it brings you this week's roundup.
Off the Kuff reports on the petitions turned in by opponents of the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance to require a repeal referendum on the ballot in November, and the determination of the ordinance's backers to defend … Continue Reading ››
Texas Attorney General Greg Just "Drive Around" Abbott may have ceded some serious ground to State Senator Wendy Davis in the race for Governor, as the Fort Worth Democrat is hitting back against his seedy decision to keep dangerous chemical stockpiles secret from citizens. Here's the scoop from Bill Hanna of the Fort Worth … Continue Reading ››
More than a century old, Montrose is one of the most well-known neighborhoods in Houston. In that time, it's been home to American Presidents, world-famous celebrities and various counter-cultural movements. It's also quite possible that many Montrose residents and visitors are walking on 100-year old, original sidewalks. One can only imagine the poor condition when many sidewalks … Continue Reading ››
For those that were around an American television in the year 2000, it's quite possible you remember the name Elian Gonzalez... a little boy from Cuba that was the center of a massive international custody fight. He originally came to the US by boat and his mother actually died en route to get to … Continue Reading ››
