Monthly Archives: May 2015

Houston Politics, Politics, Texas Politics

Culberson, Garcia Put METRO Federal Funds, Commuter Rail On Fast Track

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So last Friday, I wrote the following regarding then-unknown plans surrounding the new open-door policy between U.S. Congressman John Culberson, and the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, AKA METRO... "But let’s be clear on what the Congressman did not promise.  If a new vote occurs, rail supporters can be sure that Culberson and his group … Continue Reading ››
Houston Politics

Culberson Opens The Door To University Line

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It's probably no secret that recent years have brought some huge changes at METRO... a complete scrubbing of former leadership, the formation and soon-to-be implementation of an entirely new local bus system, and the successful construction of 3 new light rail lines.  For all these reasons, the METRO of today has very little … Continue Reading ››
Equality, Texas Politics

Van de Putte, Taylor Face Off For San Antonio Mayor

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Last Saturday's highly contested municipal election in San Antonio produced an historic result, as two female minority politicians advance to a run-off for the city's top job, besting all of their numerous male contenders.  Here's the story from Patrick Svitek of the Texas Tribune...
Former state Sen. Leticia Van de Putte is … Continue Reading ››
Texas Politics

Texoblogosphere: Week of May 11th

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The Texas Progressive Alliance is busy designing its own TexMoji as it brings you this week's roundup. Off the Kuff is busy popping popcorn so as to fully enjoy the Jonathan Stickland soap opera. Letters from Texas guest blogger Russ Tidwell explains what the SCOTUS ruling that invalidated Alabama's Congressional redistricting means for … Continue Reading ››
Houston, Houston Politics

METRO Begins ‘Reimagined’ Network Implementation

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The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County voted back in February to move forward with a radical re-design of the region's local bus system.  Every single route will be affected. But for most daily METRO riders, information about these changes is still quite unknown.  If one doesn't follow local transit or politics news, it's pretty … Continue Reading ››
Texas Politics

Texoblogosphere: Week of May 4th

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The Texas Progressive Alliance wishes everyone a Happy Star Wars Day as it brings you this week's roundup. Off the Kuff rounded up coverage of the voter ID appellate hearing at the Fifth circuit last week. Libby Shaw at Texas Kaos and contributing to Daily Kos weighs in on the overall disgust for … Continue Reading ››