Monthly Archives: October 2014

Houston, Houston Politics, Politics, Texas Politics

Register to Vote… It’s Now or Never Texas!!

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In case you haven't heard, October 6th is the deadline for Voter Registration in Texas.  That's today!!! And remember than in Texas, you have to keep your information current.  If you haven't voted in a couple of years had a name change or a change of address, there's a good chance that you need to register … Continue Reading ››
Texas Politics

Are Texans At Greater Risk Of Disease Outbreaks?

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Even with the surprising and unsettling mistakes that have transpired as Dallas County officials try to contain the nation's first confirmed Ebola case, people are still at far reduced risk when compared to nations with less advanced health systems or monitoring techniques.  With the eyes of the nation fixated upon the spread of … Continue Reading ››
Equality, Houston

Houston Pride Festival, Parade Makes Surprise Move to Downtown

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Much to the surprise of Houston LGBT community leaders, next year's annual Pride Festival and Parade will have a new location. Pride organizers announced the news yesterday at a press conference in Downtown.  Here's the scoop from Joey Guerra of the Houston Chronicle...
The Houston LGBT Pride Celebration, after more than 30 years in Montrose, … Continue Reading ››
Texas Politics

Texas Lt. Gubernatorial Debate: Review

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Well Dan Patrick said it best...
In the race for Lieutenant Governor, there has never been such a clear difference between two candidates.
Which is indeed a true statement... one of a precious few the Houston-area Senator and Republican nominee for Lieutenant Governor told during his debate with San Antonio Democrat Leticia Van de Putte, who is … Continue Reading ››
Texas Politics

Why An Ebola Outbreak Is Less Likely In The US

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After news broke that the first official case of Ebola was diagnosed in Dallas, it's understandable that many in Texas and across the country are concerned that the virus could spread rapidly like what is happening in Africa.  The patient is from Liberia, came in contact with the virus there and traveled to Texas before … Continue Reading ››