Category Archives: Houston Politics

A Retail Plan for Downtown Houston

Between now and 2017, Downtown Houston is going to see some massive changes on all fronts. Along with new office towers and a slew of new residential projects, the city is also rolling out a plan to build a healthy retail core in downtown. Here's the full press release, directly from the … Continue Reading ››

‘Engaging’ Houston City Council in the Equality Debate

In the wake of both sweeping national changes and historic movement in another Texas city, many eyes are now turning to Houston, and wondering when we will follow suit with a comprehensive non-discrimination ordinance. But this debate has been very active in the Bayou City for a while. In fact, Texas Leftist asked … Continue Reading ››

Texoblogosphere: Week of August 26th

The Texas Progressive Alliance wishes everyone a happy new school year as it brings you this week's roundup.

Off the Kuff shows how the city of Pasadena and Galveston County are trying to take advantage of the SCOTUS ruling on the Voting Rights Act to push through politically motivated redistricting … Continue Reading ››

George P. Bush Wants to Defund Obamacare

Though his candidacy for Texas Land Commisssioner technically started in July, George P. Bush actually started running for the office this week by offering his first set of firm opinions. From Grommer Jeffers Jr. of the Dallas Morning News, here's the heir apparent finally speaking in something other than broad, non-committal platitudes...
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Texoblogosphere: Week of August 12th

The Texas Progressive Alliance thinks sine die are the two sweetest words in the Latin language as it brings you this week's roundup.

Off the Kuff believes that changing the culture is necessary to change the Legislature.

Texpatriate went undercover in Montgomery, TX to attend Brandon … Continue Reading ››

Parker Ad Fires Back: “The Man Who Wasn’t There”

If there are any political animals out there looking for a good pre-2014 brawl, we've got one for you down in Houston. The Bayou City's Mayoral race just heated up. After challenger Ben Hall introduced himself to voters with a huge tv ad last week, people in the city have … Continue Reading ››