Monthly Archives: September 2014

Houston, Houston Politics, Texas Politics

Texans Together Calls For US Justice Investigation Of Greg Abbott

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All things considered in this high election season, many are quite surprised that the bombshell revelation that Attorney General Greg Abbott ordered an armed police raid of a Houston voter group has not received more attention from news media.  But the low profile of this case could soon be changing very quickly. This is Continue Reading ››
Texas Politics

Texoblogosphere: Week of September 29th

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The Texas Progressive Alliance hopes everyone read at least one banned book last week as it brings you this weeks' roundup. Off the Kuff presents interviews with two of the many dynamic and well-qualified Democratic women running for legislative offices this year, Rita Lucido in SD17 and Susan Criss in HD23. Libby Shaw … Continue Reading ››
Texas Politics

Texas Debate Week

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For political people in Texas, this is a very big week, perhaps the most important week of the 2014 election season. But for Texas Democrats, this is a week that many haven't seen for the better part of a decade.  The strongest Democratic ticket in 20 years have in back-to-back contests  with their Republican opponents. Tonight at … Continue Reading ››
Texas Politics

TLCQ 2014: Leticia Van de Putte

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In the Ninth installment of the 2014 Texas Leftist Candidate Questionnaire, we hear from Leticia Van de Putte, Texas State Senator and candidate for Lieutenant Governor.  She is a Democrat. Please note: Responses have been received directly from the candidate, and have been posted ver batim from the email received. This is done out of … Continue Reading ››
Houston

‘Wings’ In Houston Sparks Interesting Arts Debate

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Few places in the city of Houston are more public, or more treasured than Discovery Green Park.  Though it's one of the most recent public spaces created in Downtown, the park has quickly become a destination for residents, convention visitors and tourists. But this month, Discovery Green  has also become the sight a brewing controversy … Continue Reading ››
Music Musings

Music Musings: Luis Fonsi

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There are lots of good singers in the music industry today, and indeed many singers that are very good, if underrated. But then, once in while, you hear a singer so good that they literally stop you in your tracks.  Right then and there, you hear a voice that you'll literally never forget.  For me, one … Continue Reading ››
Houston, Houston Politics

Houston METRO “Approves” System Reimagining Plan

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In a 4 hour meeting that became heated and personal at times, the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County took another major step towards the agency's System Reimagining plan. With State Representative Borris Miles, and other elected officials and community leaders present, the plan was approved pending a 60-day intensive study with further recommendations … Continue Reading ››