Houston continues its green transfiguration with an exciting announcement. In the coming months, Downtown will be bisected by its first official bikeway. Here's the story from Mike Morris of the Houston Chronicle...
Houston may get its first protected on-street bike route as early as October, as city officials prepare to convert … Continue Reading ››
In early 2013, months before the HB2 filibuster, and before anyone was seriously contemplating the possibility of a strong Democratic ticket in Texas, I sat down with Lane Lewis, chair of the Harris County Democratic Party for an interview. One of the things he said was regarding how to turn Texas blue...
HUGE news from Texas yesterday, as the mega-controversial HB2, Texas' 2013 law which was set to close all but 7 comprehensive women's health facilities in the state, is given a major rebuke. Here's the story from the Houston Chronicle...
AUSTIN – A federal judge struck down a key piece of Texas's … Continue Reading ››
Often cited as one of the most epic moments in all of music, there's nothing better to get the blood boiling than the Walkürenritt from Richard Wagner's Die Walkürie, the second opera from The Ring Cycle. This scene open's the opera's third act, and takes listeners on an epic journey of sight and sound.
Most will recognize … Continue Reading ››
Dan Patrick, State Senator and Republican candidate for Lieutenant Governor, is trying to pull one over on the people of Texas. But thankfully, Democratic candidate Leticia Van de Putte isn't letting him get away with the lies any longer. Here's an EPIC press release (with sourcing) from the Van de Putte campaign...
Apparently the opponents of the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance cannot take "yes" for an answer. Even after Mayor Annise Parker already agreed that HERO will not be enforced until all matters are settled in court, the anti-equality group is not satisfied in the least. Here's the Houston Chronicle's Mike Morris with more...
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As time gets closer to the November election, it is important that voters have a variety of resources with which to research candidates and make an informed decision when they go to the polls. One of the best ways to obtain that information is to ask the candidates directly. Not only do these questions … Continue Reading ››
