Houston, Music Musings

Drake Hosts HAW2- Houston Appreciation Weekend

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If you're from the city of Houston, no one has to tell you how awesome of a place it is.  But did you know that the Bayou City has some major international fans like superstar rapper Drake?  Here's the run-down from Zach Frydenlund at Complex Music...
Drake and the OVO crew are heading back down … Continue Reading ››
Texas Politics

Texoblogosphere: Week of May 18th

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The Texas Progressive Alliance doesn't need hindsight to know that invading Iraq was a tragically stupid decision as it brings you this week's roundup. Off the Kuff is pleasantly surprised to hear that the Houston Metropolitan Transit Authority and US Rep. John Culberson have reached an accord in their longstanding feud over funding for … Continue Reading ››
Houston Politics, Politics, Texas Politics

Culberson, Garcia Put METRO Federal Funds, Commuter Rail On Fast Track

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So last Friday, I wrote the following regarding then-unknown plans surrounding the new open-door policy between U.S. Congressman John Culberson, and the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, AKA METRO... "But let’s be clear on what the Congressman did not promise.  If a new vote occurs, rail supporters can be sure that Culberson and his group … Continue Reading ››
Houston Politics

Culberson Opens The Door To University Line

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It's probably no secret that recent years have brought some huge changes at METRO... a complete scrubbing of former leadership, the formation and soon-to-be implementation of an entirely new local bus system, and the successful construction of 3 new light rail lines.  For all these reasons, the METRO of today has very little … Continue Reading ››
Equality, Texas Politics

Van de Putte, Taylor Face Off For San Antonio Mayor

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Last Saturday's highly contested municipal election in San Antonio produced an historic result, as two female minority politicians advance to a run-off for the city's top job, besting all of their numerous male contenders.  Here's the story from Patrick Svitek of the Texas Tribune...
Former state Sen. Leticia Van de Putte is … Continue Reading ››
Texas Politics

Texoblogosphere: Week of May 11th

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The Texas Progressive Alliance is busy designing its own TexMoji as it brings you this week's roundup. Off the Kuff is busy popping popcorn so as to fully enjoy the Jonathan Stickland soap opera. Letters from Texas guest blogger Russ Tidwell explains what the SCOTUS ruling that invalidated Alabama's Congressional redistricting means for … Continue Reading ››

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