Everyday on this planet, people experience a defining moment in their life... a marriage, divorce, the birth of a child, starting college, a new job... these events are significant to that individual, and the close family and friends around them. Then there are even rarer occasions where we experience a defining moment as a collective, … Continue Reading ››
What do a legendary British pop singer and over 26 million proud Lone Star State dwellers have in common? A deep love of a defining moment in Texas History. From the Houston Chronicle (via the AP), check out what happened this week in San-- San Antonio!
The Texas Progressive Alliance managed to tear itself away from watching the World Cup just long enough to bring you this week's roundup.
Off the Kuff sets a standard for success for Democrats in the fall elections.
Libby Shaw at Texas Kaos is not in the least bit surprised to learn Texas Republican politicians … Continue Reading ››
Some very big news today out of Denver, as the state of Utah is dealt another huge blow to its ban on same-sex marriage in an unusually broad ruling. Here's the scoop from LGBTQnation...
A federal appeals court ruled Wednesday that states must allow gay couples to marry, finding the Constitution protects same-sex relationships and … Continue Reading ››
If you needed another sign that the Houston region is growing (besides skyrocketing property taxes and increasingly clogged freeways), this may do the trick. The city's big airport will be adding a second international terminal. Here's more from KPRC Local 2...
Houston City Council members unanimously approved a funding and phasing plan for … Continue Reading ››
LGBT Pride Month is a commemoration of the Stonewall riots, which (by most estimations) was the start of the gay rights movement. After enduring seemingly endless police brutality, a group of New York City residents gathering at the Stonewall Inn finally decided to fight back. It was the start of huge sea change in … Continue Reading ››
To most people, the words "Houston" and "Walkable" don't really belong in the same sentence.
The Bayou City has long been characterized by its lack of zoning, boiler room summers and seemingly infinite miles of car-dependent, low-rise developments. But those in the city today have been seeing huge changes over the past few years. Here's more on … Continue Reading ››
