Tag Archives: Hounews

On the Road Again: Turner Enters Houston Mayor’s Race

Most people are guided by an old idiom... "If at first you don't succeed, try, try again."  Implied within is the assumption that even the most challenging tasks are worth at least three attempts. That saying has now proven to be the case for State Representative Sylvester Turner, whom finally revealed Houston's worst kept … Continue Reading ››

PETITION: Raise Houston’s Minimum Wage

If you are a regular Texas Leftist reader, then you have probably come across some posts regarding the Minimum Wage.  This blog was even mentioned on the Forbes.com website over the issue. It's important to blog about why an increase in the minimum wage is needed.  But along with the blogging, I am exploring … Continue Reading ››

Houston METRO “Approves” System Reimagining Plan

In a 4 hour meeting that became heated and personal at times, the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County took another major step towards the agency's System Reimagining plan. With State Representative Borris Miles, and other elected officials and community leaders present, the plan was approved pending a 60-day intensive study with further recommendations … Continue Reading ››

TLCQ 2014: John Whitmire

In the Fifth installment of the 2014 Texas Leftist Candidate Questionnaire, we hear from Senator John Whitmire, incumbent of the Texas State Senate, District 15.  He is a Democrat, running for reelection. Please note: Responses have been received directly from the candidate, and have been posted ver batim from the email received. This is done … Continue Reading ››

Houston: METRO Reconsiders FLEX Service

All summer long, Houston area residents have had the opportunity to learn about Transit System reimagining... the complete restructuring of METRO's local bus network.  If done right, the plan will connect residents to more job centers and points of interest than ever before, while providing a significant improvement in service frequency.  It's an ambitious … Continue Reading ››

The Astrodome Park Proposal

Since the initial news, Lisa Gray of the Houston Chronicle has updates on the Astrodome saga.  The full plan from the Texans and the Houston Livestock show and Rodeo have finally been revealed, and the county, is now considering it...
Yesterday Harris County said that it's open to a … Continue Reading ››

City Council Deconstructs Rebuild Houston… A Little Bit

Houston is a city that is growing and changing rapidly.  That change obviously refers to the physical form of the city with new homes and businesses being built in every direction.  But those changes are more than material.  Thanks to an influx of new residents, increased national profile and more ways than ever to inform city government of infrastructure … Continue Reading ››