As the decision over the HERO petition jostles through the courts, a new debate has arisen in media... should the ordinance be subject to a vote of the people? Yesterday Clifford Pugh, Editor-in-Chief at CultureMap Houston, penned a response saying that Houstonians should be able to vote on the measure. Knowing … Continue Reading ››
Category Archives: Houston
Houston City Council Passes Vehicles-For-Hire Amendments
After a long and heated battle, Uber and Lyft can finally operate legally in Houston. Here's the story from Doug Begley of the Houston Chronicle...
It took 16 months, but Houston officials Wednesday finally found acceptable regulations to corral the changing paid ride industry.
By a 10-5 vote, with two … Continue Reading ››
HERO Opponents File Suit Against City of Houston
Here's the story from Mike Morris of the Houston Chronicle...
Opponents of Houston's new non-discrimination ordinance sued Mayor Annise Parker late Tuesday after city officials rejected a petition the group had submitted hoping to force a repeal referendum in November.
Plaintiff and conservative activist Jared Woodfill said his group is … Continue Reading ››
BREAKING: HERO Opponents FAIL At Recall Attempt
It appears that the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance has survived an attempt to be forced onto the ballot. According to City Secretary Anna Russell, opposing forces to the new law did not successfully attain the over 17,000 signatures needed to require a referendum. According to Janice Evans in the Mayor's office (via Twitter), the city … Continue Reading ››
Houston: New METRO Rail Lines Delayed
Here's the news directly from Swamplot...
There’s still “some uncertainty” over the exact schedule, but all the pieces needed to allow Metro to open Houston’s second and third light-rail lines won’t be in place until late December, according to reports delivered to a committee of the transportation … Continue Reading ››
The Astrodome Park Proposal
Since the initial news, Lisa Gray of the Houston Chronicle has updates on the Astrodome saga. The full plan from the Texans and the Houston Livestock show and Rodeo have finally been revealed, and the county, is now considering it...
Yesterday Harris County said that it's open to a … Continue Reading ››
Montrose Residents Mobilize For Better Sidewalks
More than a century old, Montrose is one of the most well-known neighborhoods in Houston. In that time, it's been home to American Presidents, world-famous celebrities and various counter-cultural movements. It's also quite possible that many Montrose residents and visitors are walking on 100-year old, original sidewalks. One can only imagine the poor condition when many sidewalks … Continue Reading ››