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Actress Sally Field Steps Up To Support Proposition 1

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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 ››
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Texas Leftist 2015 Endorsements

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Here's the Full List of Endorsements for the 2015 Houston Municipal Elections.  The Hyperlinks take you to the full-length endorsement page.  For more information on the candidates, check out the Questionnaire Responses, and be sure to also visit Off the Kuff's 2015 Elections Page.   Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner Houston City Controller Chris Brown Houston City Council At-Large … Continue Reading ››
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TLCQ 2015 Responses

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For information purposes only, here are all of the TLCQ 2015 Respondents.  Hopefully this will serve to increase the available information for Houstonians as we head into Early Voting next week. Endorsements soon to follow.
Houston Mayor
 
Houston City Council
  At Large Position 1
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University of Houston To Host 2016 GOP Primary Debate

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Some big news coming from Houston, as the 2016 Presidential race will soon turn its eyes and ears to one of the Lone Star State's rising educational stars.  Early next year, the University of Houston will play host to a 2016 Primary Debate for the Republican Party.  Here's the scoop via UH press release...
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Houston Opens Buffalo Bayou Park to Rave Reviews

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Texas, meet your New "Riverwalk".   Last weekend against a backdrop of near perfect weather, the city of Houston cut the ribbon on a years-long project, and a dream come true for Mayor Annise Parker and many others in the city.  The newly-renovated Buffalo Bayou Park made its official debut to the world.  And if initial impressions … Continue Reading ››
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Ted Cruz Spews Islamophobic Comments in Michigan

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Last month, there was a glimmer of hope for Texas Senator Ted Cruz, as he rebuked salacious comments (well, sort of) by another GOP rival Ben Carson, whom said that a Muslim could never be President of the United States. But those that have watched Cruz closely know that what he says today will likely … Continue Reading ››
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Are Texas Workplace Injuries Under-Reported??

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At the height of his influence, former Governor Rick Perry was darting across the country to tout his role in the Texas Miracle.  As other states have continued to slowly climb their way out of the Great Recession, Texas seemed to be blasting off like never before.  Particularly for those wanting to start a … Continue Reading ››