This weekend, history is being made in the city of Houston. With the opening of BBVA Compass Stadium, professional soccer has a permanent home in the city. The 22,000-seat facility is soccer-specific, and joins an elite few stadiums of its kind in the United States. After 6 years, the Houston Dynamo's gamble … Continue Reading ››
So there you have it. Can a clearer party line ever be drawn? Mitt Romney caves to the pressure of Right-wing extremists and lets an openly gay staffer be forced from his campaign. But today in an interview with ABC's Robin Roberts, President Obama drops this soundbite...
Even if you haven't followed the news lately, you know one thing for sure about our country... record job losses have left over 9 million Americans out of work, and our unemployment rate stands today above 8 percent. It has touched every one of our lives in some way. Chances are … Continue Reading ››
You thought I was going to say Duchess Kate right?? Nope, it's actually Francois Hollande, the recent President-elect of France. He has defeated Nicolas Sarkozy by a 3% margin, and is the first Socialist President to take the reigns of France in over 20 years. But here's an interesting little tidbit … Continue Reading ››
Something quite unexpected and welcome occurred during last night's Texas Senate debate. Titled "Conversation with the Candidates" it was produced and Co-Sponsored by Houston Public Media and the Texas Tribune.
So plans for the long-rumored Convention Center Hotel have finally taken lift-off. Just weeks away from the May 12th opening of BBVA Compass stadium, Downtown Houston is about to be buzzing again with some big news. Houston First Corp. is in the final stages of selecting a Development team … Continue Reading ››
Let's just say, it's been a tough year for the Anti-Gay movement in the United States. So far this year, Washington state and Maryland have both joined the states of New Hampshire, Vermont, Iowa, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, and the District of Columbia that officially recognize same sex marriage. Those states represent 50 … Continue Reading ››
