For most it is common knowledge that Houston is one of the largest cities in the country. Even with troubles in the oil industry, the metropolitan area is still growing at an impressive pace.
But what some may not consider is how Houston grows, and the important ways that development guide the Houston of tomorrow. Unlike any … Continue Reading ››
With a record-setting year, record-breaking Football team and lots of world-wide attention, the University of Houston has seemed to be unstoppable as of late. But some interesting moves by another state power-player have leaders at the 'Powerhouse' seeing red away from school.
Here's the scoop from Benjamin Wermund of the Houston Chronicle. The … Continue Reading ››
It may be a much shorter ballot and in the throes of Holiday Season, but the 2015 Election process will not be complete until December 12th-- the date for the Houston Run-off Elections. As predicted, many important local races have gone to a runoff, and Houstonians will need to come back and vote. After … Continue Reading ››
So about last night. Katherine Driessen of the Houston Chronicle has the formal wrap-up...
Houston voters soundly rejected the city's embattled equal rights ordinance Tuesday in one of the most heated local political contests in recent memory that drew national scrutiny and sparked months of impassioned back-and-forth about social issues, particularly transgender rights.
The decision leaves Houston … Continue Reading ››
Is it a surprise that Texas Governor Greg Abbott is opposed to the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance? Not exactly, especially given his long record of being against LGBT Texans, equality in general and local control for cities.
But in his effort to stoke the flames of fear and falsehood, our esteemed Governor left out one small … Continue Reading ››
As Early Voting comes to a close, the fight for the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance is intensifying on both sides. For supporters of Proposition 1 this week, that means some serious star power. After meeting with the Houston Unites campaign, Academy Award-winning Actress and long-time Equality advocate Sally Field used her celebrity platform to draw … Continue Reading ››
To outgoing Mayor Annise Parker, and at least one candidate hoping to succeed her, the innovative ReBuild Houston program is viewed as a signature accomplishment.
To others desperate for every last vote, the program comes with hesitant support, if not outright opposition, mostly due to "poor implementation. Thankfully for them, the issue has received … Continue Reading ››
