HOUSTON (KTRK) -- METRO Houstonbus operator Paul Nelson rescued a … Continue Reading ››Funding Model Emerges For the Astrodome
If there's one thing Harris County voters made clear in 2013, it was this... we don't want to spend public money to save the Astrodome. And of course "we" meaning a clear majority of Harris County voters who bothered to show up for the 2013 elections.While many … Continue Reading ››
Texoblogosphere: Week of July 27th
The Texas Progressive Alliance is always on the side of equality as it brings you this week's roundup. Off the Kuff decries the Supreme Court ruling that will force a vote on whether or not to repeal Houston's Equal Rights Ordinance. Harold Cook explains why the Republicans won't nominate Donald Trump, but won't be … Continue Reading ››Music Musings: Tori Kelly For REAL
So much of the contemporary debate in pop music revolves around issues of authenticity. The industry relies on many of the same sampled, re-sampled and For all the folks out there that are looking for a genuine, original artist to support, look no further than the incredible Tori Kelly. Even from her very first YouTube … Continue Reading ››Texas Supreme Court Says HERO Must Be Placed On November Ballot
The Conservative-leaning Supreme Court of Texas has sided with anti-Equality plaintiffs in a Friday morning ruling. Here's the story from Rebecca Elliott of the Houston Chronicle...The Texas Supreme Court ruled Friday that Houston City Council must repeal the city's equal rights ordinance or place it on the November ballot. The ruling comes three months after … Continue Reading ››Sandra Bland’s ‘Arrest’ Was A Violation of Her Rights
At this point, so many things have been said about the tragic arrest, detention, and mysterious death of Sandra Bland, there are probably few readers that haven't at least heard of the story. The young woman, a graduate and soon-to-be employee of Prairie View A&M University, was sent to jail from what should have … Continue Reading ››Texoblogosphere: Week of July 20th
The Texas Progressive Alliance asks #WhatHappenedToSandraBland as it brings you this week's roundup. Off the Kuff looks at the lawsuit filed against the state for refusing to issue birth certificates to children of undocumented immigrant mothers. Lightseeker at Texas Kaos makes a compelling argument as to why the Democratic Party needs to sharpen its … Continue Reading ››
METRO Bus Driver Risks Life, Saves Man From Fire
What began as an ordinary morning in Houston turned into an ultimate test of inner strength and character for METRO Bus driver Paul Nelson-- one that he passed with flying colors. As KTRK news ABC 13 reports, Mr. Nelson proved himself an incredible hero today...
