Category Archives: Houston

Houston, Houston Politics

Houston METRO “Approves” System Reimagining Plan

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In a 4 hour meeting that became heated and personal at times, the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County took another major step towards the agency's System Reimagining plan. With State Representative Borris Miles, and other elected officials and community leaders present, the plan was approved pending a 60-day intensive study with further recommendations … Continue Reading ››
Houston, Texas Politics

TLCQ 2014: Ron Reynolds

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In the Seventh installment of the 2014 Texas Leftist Candidate Questionnaire, we hear from State Representative Ron Reynolds, incumbent of the Texas House of Representatives, District 27.  He is a Democrat, running for reelection. Please note: Responses have been received directly from the candidate, and have been posted ver batim from the email received. This is … Continue Reading ››
Houston

September 11th: 13 Years Changed

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Never had Arkadelphia, Arkansas seen a sky more blue, or a day more beautiful.  Crossing the serene campus of Henderson State University for an early morning music theory class, I nor any of my peers had even a clue of what was to happen that morning. After class, I visited with friends for just a … Continue Reading ››
Houston, Houston Politics

Houston: METRO Reconsiders FLEX Service

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All summer long, Houston area residents have had the opportunity to learn about Transit System reimagining... the complete restructuring of METRO's local bus network.  If done right, the plan will connect residents to more job centers and points of interest than ever before, while providing a significant improvement in service frequency.  It's an ambitious … Continue Reading ››
Houston, Houston Politics

Policing Issues– Cameras Will Help, But What Next??

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In the wake of recent protests in Ferguson, MO., there has been new attention placed on law enforcement interactions with citizens across the nation.  The increased scrutiny is also causing organizations like the Houston Police Department to quicken some of changes that they may have had planned down the line.  For HPD, those changes start … Continue Reading ››
Equality, Houston

University of Houston Receives Accolades for LGBTQ Inclusion

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For those that attend, college can be a pivotal time in young adulthood.  During those years, people work to formulate their identity for the first time away from the shadow of their parents, and many of the ideas they may have known as "truth" may be challenged.  In the case of LGBTQ students, … Continue Reading ››

Houston

Downtown Houston To Get First Dedicated Bikeway

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Houston continues its green transfiguration with an exciting announcement.  In the coming months, Downtown will be bisected by its first official bikeway. Here's the story from Mike Morris of the Houston Chronicle...

Houston may get its first protected on-street bike route as early as October, as city officials prepare to convert … Continue Reading ››