Perhaps Texas progressives and supporters LGBT equality are approaching our goals from the wrong angle. Maybe what we need is a little less pounding pavement and a little more poppin' tags.
Take the spectacular events at this weekend's Free Press Summer Fest in Houston. The two day event (which has … Continue Reading ››
Houston’s Strong Economy: Why It’s more than just Hype
Houston seems to be a favorite subject of national media these days. But perhaps it's good hear about the Houston economy from those that are actually living it day to day. Here are six reasons I think Houston's economy is working so well...
1) Houston didn't have much of … Continue Reading ››
1) Houston didn't have much of … Continue Reading ››
Texoblogosphere: The Week of May 27th
The Texas Progressive Alliance hopes their legislators get to go home soon as we bring you this week’s roundup.
Off the Kuff doesn’t profess to know whether Rick Perry will run for Governor again or not, but he does know that Greg Abbott would not be any improvement over him in … Continue Reading ››
Off the Kuff doesn’t profess to know whether Rick Perry will run for Governor again or not, but he does know that Greg Abbott would not be any improvement over him in … Continue Reading ››
A Different Vision: Ben Hall
There's a substantive difference between gaining a first impression of someone on camera or in print, versus a face-to-face interaction. I think most would agree that the latter is always preferred. Even if it's a brief contact, you're just able to gather a world of information from someone when you see them with your eyes, … Continue Reading ››
Going North: First Test of the MetroRail Red Line Extension
Crack open your urban rail fact books, and get out the corrective tape. Houston's 7.5 mile light rail line just experienced a significant growth spurt. Yesterday marked the first ever test of the new North Line/ Red Line extension. Though not quite ready for prime time (the rail car was being … Continue Reading ››
The Closest EVER footage of a Tornado??
One thing is for sure... Charles Gafford is a VERY brave man. This is shocking footage he took from a storm cellar as the monster EF-5 tornado swept through his town. Not something I ever hope to see up close, but it's still very important to view and know that these storms are … Continue Reading ››
Big-H Bowling: Houston to host 2017 Super Bowl
We've come a long way from the nip slip.
It looks like Houston will have a second chance at a memorable Super Bowl, whether the Texans claim a title by then or not. After awarding Super Bowl 50 to San Francisco for 2016, the NFL commission has selected the … Continue Reading ››
It looks like Houston will have a second chance at a memorable Super Bowl, whether the Texans claim a title by then or not. After awarding Super Bowl 50 to San Francisco for 2016, the NFL commission has selected the … Continue Reading ››