Tag Archives: Mayor Annise Parker

Houston Goes BIG For Historic Pride Celebration

Sometimes a series of unlikely events converge to yield what is ultimately the best of all possible conclusions.  For months prior to the week of Houston's official Pride celebrations, the continued success of those festivities was somewhat in question.  Pride Houston, the organization charged with planning producing and executing the massive festival and parade … Continue Reading ››

Houston Clears Rape Kit Backlog. Will Other Cities Follow?

It was a promise that Mayor Annise Parker made to Houstonians in 2013.  And on February 23rd of this year, that promise was fulfilled, as the city of Houston has now officially tested its backlog of over 6,600 rape kits.  Here's more from the AP press release (via ABC News)...
Evidence from more than 6,600 … Continue Reading ››

City Revises Subpoenas, Removes Request For Sermons

Since the story caught wildfire and continues to ricochet across the internet, the City of Houston has decided to revise the HERO Subpoena request.  Here's more from Mike Morris of the Houston Chronicle...
Mayor Annise Parker on Friday followed through on her pledge to narrow the scope of subpoenas sent to local pastors who led … Continue Reading ››

Houston “Will Have a Thanksgiving Parade”

For Houstonians that have been wondering what will become of the city's annual Thanksgiving Parade, we got our answer today.

"More than 400,000 dollars has been pledged from the private sector to cover the costs for the parade."- Mayor Parker said. HEB, who has always been an important co-sponsor … Continue Reading ››

Reconsidered: Annise Parker on GLBT rights

To say that the past few weeks have seen fast progress for LGBT equality would be a gross understatement. Just a few short years ago, it seemed an endless fight. But today, even without full federal protections in place, some states are working hard to change things. Marriage equality has moved … Continue Reading ››

Is Houston’s Mayor “Playing It Safe” on GLBT equality?

It's been quite the whirlwind day for GLBT equality, and oddly enough none of the major news was from Washington for once. In the words of the HRC's Chad Griffin, Jason Collins "changed the face of sports forever" by the being the first active American professional athlete to come out as gay. … Continue Reading ››

Smart phone app for Houston Job seekers Launches

Houston is a city with an affinity for forward motion, and Mayor Annise Parker's new initiative is no exception. In an effort to arm Houston job seekers and employers with a new, 21st century way to connect, the Mayor announced the launch of the 'Tweet My Jobs Houston' smart phone app. Now … Continue Reading ››