Monthly Archives: August 2015

Houston

After Camera Repeal, Houston Leads Nation In ‘Red-Light Runner’ Fatalities

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It's likely been a suspicion to residents that Houston has some of the nation's worst drivers.  As a flat city with several incredibly wide streets, some motorists like to pretend that every thruway is their own personal drag strip.  Sadly, this wild accusation may not be too far from reality, as Katy Fowler of the … Continue Reading ››
Texas, Texas Politics

Texoblogosphere: Week of August 10th

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The Texas Progressive Alliance thinks that big GOP candidate debate needed more balloon animals and seltzer bottles as it brings you this week's roundup. Off the Kuff gives his campaign strategy for defending Houston's Equal Rights Ordinance. Harold Cook presents the GOP Presidential Debate Drinking Game, which will come in handy for the next debate, … Continue Reading ››
Houston Politics

Houston GLBT Caucus Issues 2015 Endorsements

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Over 40 years strong, the Houston GLBT Political Caucus has emerged from relative obscurity to become one of the state's most powerful political organizations.  Whether Houston candidates run seeking the group's endorsement, or specifically try to run against it, when "The Caucus" makes a move, everyone pays attention.  As Rebecca Elliott of the Houston … Continue Reading ››
Houston Politics

Another HERO Lawsuit, and the National Fight Against Equal Rights

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That onslaught of lawsuits mentioned earlier this week??  Well here it comes, right on schedule. Equality opponents really are throwing yet another lawsuit into the mix, even after they achieved their long-fought goal of getting the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance placed on the November ballot.  As Katherine Driessen of the Houston Chronicle reports, this … Continue Reading ››
Music Musings

Music Musings: Taylor Swift ft. Kendrick Lamar ‘Bad Blood’

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Say whatever you want about the one and only Taylor Swift.  No seriously go ahead, because she's probably heard it all before. At the definitive age of 25, the pop star has become a music industry titan to rival that of the very best in record sales, fan armies influence and almost every other metric. … Continue Reading ››
Houston

August 16th: Get Ready For Houston’s New Bus Network

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Anyone with a credible amount of theater experience can tell you... whether it's costumes, staging, learning lines, orchestra cues, piano tuning or scene direction, the work leading up to a show seems like it will never get completely done.  That is, until the seats start filling on opening night.  Eventually, you have to lift the … Continue Reading ››
Equality, Houston, Houston Politics, Texas

Houston Equal Rights Ordinance WILL See 2015 Ballot

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Just over 1 year ago, the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance faced a contentious vote to be approved by City Council.  At that time, opponents questioned the need for local protections against discrimination, and even promoted blatant lies about the law regarding restroom usage.  After hours of debate and impassioned stories, HERO was passed. But the … Continue Reading ››