In the Fifth installment of the 2015 Texas Leftist Candidate Questionnaire, we hear from Lane Lewis, chairman of the Harris County Democratic Party and candidate for Houston City Council, At-Large Position 1.
Please note: Responses are directly from the candidate, and have been posted ver batim from the email received. This is done out of fairness … Continue Reading ››
In the Fourth installment of the 2015 Texas Leftist Candidate Questionnaire, we hear from Greg Travis, candidate for Houston City Council, District G.
Please note: Responses are directly from the candidate, and have been posted ver batim from the email received. This is done out of fairness to all candidates. Publishing these responses does not … Continue Reading ››
In the Second installment of the 2015 Texas Leftist Candidate Questionnaire, we hear from Roland Chavez, candidate for Houston City Council, District H.
Please note: Responses are directly from the candidate, and have been posted ver batim from the email received. This is done out of fairness to all candidates. Publishing these responses does not … Continue Reading ››
Though city finances remain far from certain thanks to a crushing revenue cap, Houston City Council chose to focus on more immediate needs in today's meeting... their own elections. Here's the main item via the Houston Chronicle...
Houston voters will decide whether elected city officials should serve two four-year terms rather than three two-year terms … Continue Reading ››
Over 40 years strong, the Houston GLBT Political Caucus has emerged from relative obscurity to become one of the state's most powerful political organizations. Whether Houston candidates run seeking the group's endorsement, or specifically try to run against it, when "The Caucus" makes a move, everyone pays attention. As Rebecca Elliott of the Houston … 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 ››