Last year as Houston's world-famous Astrodome celebrated its 50th Anniversary, many of the folks in attendance were left to wonder if that celebration would be its last. Since Harris County voters rejected a 2013 proposal to rehab the structure, many have been watching and waiting for some bad news to come. Even as … Continue Reading ››
Across the United States, election season is coming to a fever pitch. But one year ago, Houstonians were already preparing for a crucial series of elections which would shape the future of the city, region and beyond. Most of the debate last year was around the defeated Houston Equal Rights Ordinance, with few other … 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 ››
Tuesday was a very special day at Houston City Council, as the city's municipal government took some time to honor the work of one very special Houstonian. Here's the story from the Houston Chronicle...
Houston Chronicle columnist Lisa Falkenberg was honored by Houston City Council Tuesday after being awarded the 2015 Pulitzer Prize for Commentary.
Houston … Continue Reading ››
It's a story that local public officials know all too well in the modern era... abdication of the Federal Government when it comes to infrastructure projects. Whether it was Democrats moving to prioritize other needs over needed infrastructure spending, or Republicans trying desperately to refuse spending of any kind, one thing is clear... federal partners … Continue Reading ››
As Houstonians spent much of Memorial Day 2015 hearing news of massive flooding to their West, they were mostly untouched for the daylight hours... able to observe the day's solemn ceremonies as planned.
But with nightfall, the Bayou City joined that long list of Texans affected by the state's massive storm, stranding motorists and even … Continue Reading ››
