After years of prognostication, we finally have the bi-partisan Senate draft for an Immigration Reform bill... as proposed by the Gang of 8. Interesting that it's called the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act of 2013... likely at the insistence of Republican members. (Update: This Bill was PASSED by the Senate … Continue Reading ››
As city government leaders continue the debate for Houston's future growth and development, many residents have lots of questions for how these changes will affect their area. The first major move to address those issues is likely to come to a City Council vote on April 24th... an expansion and re-vamp of Houston's Chapter 42 … Continue Reading ››
In the fast-paced and fickle world of cable news, dramatic programming changes have come to be expected. Networks are willing to try new ideas and push the envelope, but are just as quick to abandon ship if they don't achieve the desired results.
Add to this the improbable selection of a virtually unknown … Continue Reading ››
Here are some great reads from other Texas and Houston-area bloggers...
Charles Kuffner at Off the Kuff is examining the fate of the near-defunct North Forest ISD. Will the district fall into the hands of KIPP charter schools, or will it be managed by HISD? Either decision … Continue Reading ››
Everyone of us can identify with the notion of growing pains... going from the small frame of a child, to one's body awkwardly adjusting into adulthood. You probably remember the weird fit of your clothes, interesting voice changes, and of course a flood unexplained (and often unreasoned) emotions.
As if the Art Car parade wasn't sufficient evidence, Houstonians have proven once again that they really know how to turn today's trash into tomorrow's treasure. Per Mayor Annise Parker's announcement, Houston was one of 5 cities selected (out of 305 submissions) that won the Bloomberg Philanthropies' Mayoral Challenge. The city will receive … Continue Reading ››
ICYMI The First Lady of the United States is going viral at the moment. Michelle Obama and Jimmy Fallon on the evolution of "Mom Dancing". You've probably seen it already, but I can't stop watching... so here you go!!
