Tag Archives: Houston

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 ››

Houston Equal Rights Ordinance PASSES

It's a moment that was years in the making, and for some Houstonians, a moment that means so much more than words on any page could convey.  The silent, and often private struggles of discrimination have long been endorsed by the city of Houston... an endorsement via inaction and refusal to address those who are … Continue Reading ››

METRO Reveals System Re-imagining Plan

At over 2.2 million residents and over 600 square miles in land area, Houston has the unique distinction of not only being one of the largest cities in the US by population, but also one of the most spread-out cities.  This reality can be quite the challenge when trying to plan for the for the … Continue Reading ››

Comprehensive Immigration Reform ‘Won’t’ Pass The House

The curious case of the GOP versus Comprehensive Immigration Reform continues.

It appears that the latest plan that Republicans have cooked up to stall Immigration Reform is nothing more than an old stand-by... blame President Obama.

Here's more from the Washington Post...

Republicans are starting … Continue Reading ››

TLCQ 2013: Endorsements in HCC Trustee Races

As the second-largest College system in Texas, and the 6th largest in the United States, Houston Community College is a pillar entity in Houston and Southeast Texas. Even for Texans that don't directly attend HCC, they interact with students and alumni on a constant basis. It is an integral part of the … Continue Reading ››

Texas Leftist appears on Houston Matters

Well I must say this was a lot of fun.

Houston Matters is a brand new show on KUHF Houston Public Radio. The show is about all things Houston... discussing important events around the city, and the ever-changing nature of the region. Needless to say, it's already one … Continue Reading ››

Houston to Commemorate 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington

From the Mayor's Office:

Mayor Parker Announces Citywide Observance of 50th Anniversary of March on Washington and MLK Dream Speech

August 7, 2013 -- Mayor Annise Parker is calling on places of worship, schools and other Houston places where bells are available to join her in … Continue Reading ››