Monthly Archives: July 2015

Houston, Houston Politics

2015 Texas Leftist Candidate Questionnaire

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Now that we've officially made it to the hot, yucky part of Houston summer, it's time to add to the list of indoor activities and hone in on this year's municipal elections. As time gets closer to Election Day (being held November 3rd, 2015 for the Houston Municipal elections) it is important that voters have a … Continue Reading ››
Texas, Texas Politics

Texas Government Risks Treason By Denying United States Citizens’ Birth Rights

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As astoundingly diverse as we all may be, members of the human race do share some common denominators.  Every single one of us that is living or ever had the opportunity to live, shares this basic experience... we were born. Duh, right?? Obviously not that much of a shocker.  But if you stop to think about … Continue Reading ››
Texas Politics

Texoblogosphere: Week of July 13th

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The Texas Progressive Alliance does not put peas in guacamole as it brings you this week's roundup. Off the Kuff notes the first appearance of lawyers bound and determined to help a few recalcitrant County Clerks deny marriage licenses to same sex couples in Texas. Horwitz at Texpatriate says farewell as he enters the … Continue Reading ››
Equality, Houston, United States

Houston Dash, NWSL Players Make FAR Less Than Male Counterparts

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Houston got to welcome some true sports champions home over the weekend, which is not something this city gets to claim in a regular fashion. Fresh off of their astonishing win of the 2015 World Cup, blazing media and press victory tour, and even full-blown ticker- tape parade down New York City's infamous Canyon of Heroes, … Continue Reading ››
Texas

Alamo, San Antonio Missions Become 1st World Heritage Site in Texas

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Last week was an big one for the city of San Antonio, and for Texas History.  Already of special importance to the Lone Star State, the Alamo and the original San Antonio missions have all been designated as official UNESCO World Heritage sites.  They are the first such landmarks to earn that designation in … Continue Reading ››
Houston

Texas- Based Salata Preps For National Expansion

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For Houstonians, the fresh, fast and healthy restaurant chain known as Salata is already a local favorite.  But what many citizens may not know is that the company was actually founded in Houston by Berge Simonian and maintains its headquarters in the city.  But in the near future, this salad chain could become a … Continue Reading ››
Houston, Texas

University of Houston Celebrates ‘Powerhouse’ Year

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To say that the 2014-2015 school year has been a dynamic one for the University of Houston is an accurate statement. But the term dynamic barely seems to scratch the surface.  Recent years saw huge improvements in academic standing, with UH ascending to the ranks of UT and Texas A&M as the state's third Continue Reading ››