Category Archives: Houston Politics

Abbott Files “Emergency” Stay To Stop Marriage Equality Case

Chances are when someone says the word "emergency" to you, some of the images that may cross your mind are those of an ambulance or fire truck speeding to save someone in danger. Or perhaps the loud sound of alarm bells at a school being threatened by a storm. But apparently to Gubernatorial Candidate Greg Abbott, … Continue Reading ››

Texoblogosphere: week of April 21st

The Texas Progressive Alliance is busy enjoying springtime as it brings you this week's roundup.

Off the Kuff evaluates the Castro-Patrick debate.

Libby Shaw at Texas Kaos is horrified by the Texas Republican campaign strategies that vilify women and immigrants. Boats N' Hoes, Snake Oil Dealers and … Continue Reading ››

Sides Weigh In on Houston NDO Debate

Back on October 3rd, I published the questionnaire response from Council Member Cohen, and she not only confirmed full support for the Non- Discrimination Ordinance, but gave valuable insight into how to move it through Council...
TL: With the exception of city government and some other select businesses, Houstonians can still be fired for being … Continue Reading ››

Houston NDO Draft INCLUDES Private Employment Protections

After months of intense negotiations, the Draft of Houston's Comprehensive Non-Discrimination Ordinance has finally arrived, with some most excellent news. Though the original language as planned (via the Mayor's State of the City speech and several other public comments) did not include protections that extended to private employment, some important changes have been made. Directly … Continue Reading ››

Texoblogosphere: week of April 14th

The Texas Progressive Alliance honors the legacy of LBJ and the continuing struggle for civil rights as it brings you this week's roundup.

Off the Kuff looks at the Republican statewide slate and is unimpressed.

Bay Area Houston says the Texas State Troopers Association has … Continue Reading ››

‘Hotel Mania’ for Downtown Houston

As written previously, Downtown Houston is in the beginning stages of a major construction boom, that will continue to ramp up through the course of 2014 and 2015. As the clock ticks closer and closer to Super Bowl LI, to be hosted in the Bayou City, a flood of new projects are … Continue Reading ››

Texoblogosphere: Week of April 7th

The Texas Progressive Alliance always comes in ahead of projections as it brings you this week's roundup.

Off the Kuff analyzes precinct data in Harris County from the Democratic and Republican primary elections.

Libby Shaw at Texas Kaos learns Greg Abbott has not only invited creeps … Continue Reading ››