Monthly Archives: November 2014

Houston, Houston Politics

Post-Ferguson, Houston Protests Yield New Action For HPD Body Cameras

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The cities of Houston, Texas and Ferguson, Missouri have nearly 1,000 miles between them.  But for many Houstonians, this week's decision to let Michael Brown's killer free without trial had a strong and immediate resonance within the Bayou City.  Citizens quickly mounted protests that not only spoke out about the Missouri decision, but renewed calls … Continue Reading ››
Music Musings

Music Musings: Calling All Choirs!! It’s A Great Time for Choral Music

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To many reading the title of this article, you're probably thinking the following... "What are you talking about?  It's always been a great time for choral music!!"  And of course, you would be right.  For people that are choral musicians and enthusiasts, we already know the tremendous attributes of voices combined in song.  It's a regular … Continue Reading ››
Houston Politics

Texoblogosphere: Week of November 24th

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The Texas Progressive Alliance knows that even in a bad political year it has plenty to be thankful for as it brings you this week's roundup. Off the Kuff highlights Texas for Marriage, a new grassroots group whose goal is to bring marriage equality to our state. Libby Shaw writing for Texas Kaos … Continue Reading ››
Equality, Politics

Language Unheard, Powers Unknown

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Before any comments on the aftermath of hearing the news that Officer Darren Wilson, killer of young Ferguson resident Michael Brown, will not be indicted on any charges, I want to offer my thoughts and prayers to all in Ferguson, Missouri. There's no way around it... this decision has left many people all over the country … Continue Reading ››
Houston, Houston Politics, Texas Politics

HPD Film Hightlights New Methods to Aid Houston Homeless

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Anyone that lives in the city of Houston probably has stories of encountering the homeless.  We see them at traffic stops, under freeway bridges, and at various points around town.  Sometimes the issue of homelessness can seem like an insurmountable problem for a major urban area. But Houston, under the leadership of Mayor Annise Parker and … Continue Reading ››
Texas Politics

Nico LaHood: New Directions As Bexar County DA

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Anyone in Texas can tell you that 2014 was not a friendly year for Democrats at the ballot box.  None of the party's much hyped statewide candidates were able to stem the Republican tide. Competitive countywide races didn't do much better, but there were a few notable exceptions.  Perhaps none more interesting than the ouster of … Continue Reading ››
Politics, Texas Politics

Finally: President Obama Issues Substantive Immigration Action

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If you are a Texan, chances are good that you have met someone who is, knows or is directly related to an undocumented immigrant living in the United States.  16.6 million families in the United States are of  "mixed status" -- households where American Citizens and undocumented persons live under the same roof.  As such, … Continue Reading ››