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Houston Politics

TLCQ 2015: Endorsements in Houston City Council Districts

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As the nation's 4th largest city (or is it the 3rd??), what happens in Houston does not just stay in Houston, but is serious business for the state of Texas and the United States.  In the coming years as Americans chart a new future in energy production, medical care, societal diversity and creative endeavors, … Continue Reading ››
Equality, Houston, Houston Politics

Houston Subpoenas Sermons From Anti-HERO Clergy

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In more big news about the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance, the city is taking an interesting new turn in its case.  Here's more on the perplexing news from Katherine Driessen of the Houston Chronicle...
Houston's embattled equal rights ordinance took another legal turn this week when it surfaced that city attorneys, in an unusual step, … Continue Reading ››
Equality, Houston, Houston Politics

HERO Opponents File Suit Against City of Houston

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Here's the story from Mike Morris of the Houston Chronicle...

Opponents of Houston's new non-discrimination ordinance sued Mayor Annise Parker late Tuesday after city officials rejected a petition the group had submitted hoping to force a repeal referendum in November.

Plaintiff and conservative activist Jared Woodfill said his group is … Continue Reading ››