Unlike her Republican counterpart, the Democratic candidate for Lieutenant Governor is actually talking about jobs.
This week, State Senator and statewide office hopeful Leticia Van de Putte unveiled the Texas First jobs plan-- a comprehensive plan to ensure that Texas not only continues the growth of … Continue Reading ››
HERO Opponents File Suit Against City of Houston
Here's the story from Mike Morris of the Houston Chronicle...
Opponents of Houston's new non-discrimination ordinance sued Mayor Annise Parker late Tuesday after city officials rejected a petition the group had submitted hoping to force a repeal referendum in November.
Plaintiff and conservative activist Jared Woodfill said his group is … Continue Reading ››
BREAKING: HERO Opponents FAIL At Recall Attempt
It appears that the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance has survived an attempt to be forced onto the ballot. According to City Secretary Anna Russell, opposing forces to the new law did not successfully attain the over 17,000 signatures needed to require a referendum. According to Janice Evans in the Mayor's office (via Twitter), the city … Continue Reading ››
RE TribTalk: Houston Vehicles for Hire
This post is in response to a recent Texas Tribune article by Noah M. Horwitz. Please read his post on the Trib site for background. In summation, his editorial is arguing against the proposed changes to Houston's Chapter 46, the rules governing Vehicles for Hire, if those rules are not evenly applied among existing … Continue Reading ››
The Astrodome Park Proposal
Since the initial news, Lisa Gray of the Houston Chronicle has updates on the Astrodome saga. The full plan from the Texans and the Houston Livestock show and Rodeo have finally been revealed, and the county, is now considering it...
Yesterday Harris County said that it's open to a … Continue Reading ››
City Council Deconstructs Rebuild Houston… A Little Bit
Houston is a city that is growing and changing rapidly. That change obviously refers to the physical form of the city with new homes and businesses being built in every direction. But those changes are more than material. Thanks to an influx of new residents, increased national profile and more ways than ever to inform city government of infrastructure … Continue Reading ››
BREAKING: Houston Texans, Rodeo Plan To Level The Astrodome
For those that were holding on to hope that the historic, iconic and uniquely Houstonian structure could be saved, this secretive deal is certainly a big blow. Here's the news via the Houston Chronicle...
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo and the NFL's Houston Texans … Continue Reading ››