The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County voted back in February to move forward with a radical re-design of the region's local bus system. Every single route will be affected.
But for most daily METRO riders, information about these changes is still quite unknown. If one doesn't follow local transit or politics news, it's pretty … Continue Reading ››
In it's 70-plus year history, the El Dorado Ballroom in Houston's Third Ward has seen and heard some of the world's most compelling artistry. In it's heyday the venue played host to Musical greats like Arnett Cobb, Etta James and Ray Charles.
But last weekend, the historic ballroom was also the scene for an important meeting on … Continue Reading ››
They haven't exactly burned up the charts, but make no mistake... the music industry has yet to give up its attempt at reviving Disco.
Some projects have been more successful than others. Daft Punk, Pharrell and Nile Rodgers struck disco gold with 2013's Get Lucky, while DJ Cassidy's attempts at a full-blown disco album seem … Continue Reading ››
Today marks another huge victory for the city of Houston and supporters of equality, as a Texas District court rules against petitioners of the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance. Here's the story from Katherine Driessen of the Houston Chronicle...
After separate rulings from both a jury and state District Judge Robert Schaffer, attorneys for both sides … Continue Reading ››
The Texas Progressive Alliance revels in the start of another baseball season as it brings you this week's roundup.
Off the Kuff looks at the case to pass a state law that would enable "rideshare" services like Uber and Lyft to operate in Texas cities.
Libby Shaw writing for Texas Kaos and contributing … Continue Reading ››
They may be just four little words, but saying them can make all the difference in the world... especially if you're Hillary Rodham Clinton.
Some in American politics have been waiting to hear these words from former Senator, Former First Lady, Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton since she suspended her campaign for the Presidency … Continue Reading ››