The Texas Progressive Alliance celebrates the passage of the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance as it brings you this week's roundup.
Off the Kuff tries to figure out what the runoff results might mean for November.
Libby Shaw at Texas Kaos is disgusted by the low blow campaign tactics employed during this election cycle. … Continue Reading ››
It's a moment that was years in the making, and for some Houstonians, a moment that means so much more than words on any page could convey. The silent, and often private struggles of discrimination have long been endorsed by the city of Houston... an endorsement via inaction and refusal to address those who are … Continue Reading ››
After the big announcement earlier this month, the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, Texas is ready to move to the next major phase in its System Re-imagining plan. METRO has released it's schedule of public meetings to gather input about the proposed system changes.
The public meetings are in addition to feedback that METRO is … Continue Reading ››
When one visits the website for Grace Community Church, a mega-church in Southeast Houston, it's easy to form an initial impression that it is a community which is welcoming and loving to all. They proudly proclaim the slogan "Everybody needs a little grace!"
But those impressions couldn't be further from the truth, as there is lots of … Continue Reading ››
A fierce battle has been raging around City Hall, as Houston tries to decide a major piece of the city's transportation future. Upstart ride-share companies Uber and Lyft appeared in the Houston Market last February, and in a very short time have begun to challenge the city's traditional taxicab services. As Texpatriate states, these … Continue Reading ››
Though International Workers' Day technically falls on the 1st of May each year (May Day), the biggest developments appear to be happening two weeks later. From msnbc.com, here's what's occurring around the world today...
On May 15, after months of relative quiet, fast food workers in 150 American cities will again go on strike. Once … Continue Reading ››
