Over the weekend, the winds of change blew through the halls of Houston and HCC municipal governance. In Saturday's runoff election, turnout was expected to be light and that certainly proved to be true. With a meekly 4 percent of overall voter turnout, some of the most contested races of the year were … Continue Reading ››
The Texas National Guard said late Tuesday it will immediately let same-sex couples register for benefits, ending a highly publicized standoff with the Pentagon.
Five Texas Guard facilities that had been off-limits for same-sex couples seeking benefits will begin to enroll same-sex dependent … Continue Reading ››
Today is a big day for Houston's LGBT community... an emotional day as well. Directly from the Mayor's Office, here's the press release...
Mayor Annise Parker today announced that the city will begin offering benefits to all legally married spouses of city employees. This will apply to same-sex couples … Continue Reading ››
Veterans Day, is the national holiday for us to thank our country's bravest citizens... those who risked their lives to protect all that is the United States of America. Filled with parades, meals and a plethora of other celebrations, the day serves as an important reminder that Veterans are a part of our communities … Continue Reading ››
"As we build our city, let us think that we are building forever... " ...for a couple of years, enjoying and abusing for a few decades, leaving to rot without a smidge of maintenance and upkeep for a decade, then bulldozing to the ground to make way for ANOTHER hot, crusty gargantuan parking … Continue Reading ››
