In her weekly press conference following yesterday's City Council meeting, Houston Mayor Annise Parker made an announcement that many have been waiting for. Here's the story from Katherine Driessen of the Houston Chronicle...
While the rest of the United States has moved forward, the state of Texas, among other stubborn holdouts, has done everything possible to hold on to the past.
The map from the New Hampshire Freedom to Marry, gives a profound visual...
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Whether young or old, rich or poor, anyone in the city of Houston within the last year or so has at least one shared experience... We've all had to endure massive amounts of residential and commercial construction. At the start of 2015,new construction projects are likely to hit their peak, with many hoping to reach … Continue Reading ››
Just days before a pivotal court date, proponents of the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance are set to lose one of the persons most knowledgeable about the law. Here's more from the Houston Chronicle...
City Attorney David Feldman on Friday announced that he plans to resign next month, citing, among other reasons, that he could … Continue Reading ››
For most politically-engaged Houstonians, the first week of November was focused primarily on the big 2014 election held on Tuesday the 4th. That is when we got to decide the future of the state by electing a Governor, Senator, Lieutenant Governor and legislature. It was a pivotal day for state of Texas, including Houston.
However, few … Continue Reading ››
In the realm of partisan politics, Harris County Democratic Party Chairman Lane Lewis has proven himself one of the most influential and effective Democrats in the state of Texas. Under his leadership, the state's largest county voted majority Democratic in 3 straight electoral cycles.
But this week, Houstonians have learned that Lewis will turn his attention … Continue Reading ››
After several days of hopeful anticipation, it appears that LGBT couples hoping to marry in Texas will once again have their dreams deferred. Here's the story by Guillermo Contreras of the San Antonio Express-News (via the Houston Chronicle website)...
A San Antonio-based federal judge declined on Friday to allow gay marriages to take place in Texas … Continue Reading ››
