Tag Archives: Mike Morris Houston Chronicle

Houston City Council PASSES Payday Lending Reforms

Today Houston saw yet another huge ordinance brought forward, in what many are referring to as Mayor Parker's post-election "Progressive cram". Like college kids studying for the most vociferous of finals, the Houston City Council passed major regulations on Credit Access Businesses, or issuers of Payday and Auto Title loans. The ordinance … Continue Reading ››

Houston: City Employees Granted Full Benefits for Same-Sex Spouses

Today is a big day for Houston's LGBT community... an emotional day as well. Directly from the Mayor's Office, here's the press release...

Mayor Annise Parker today announced that the city will begin offering benefits to all legally married spouses of city employees. This will apply to same-sex couples … Continue Reading ››

Parker’s Response to Hall: Just ONE Debate

Six debates?? Ain't Nobody Got Time For That!!



I kid, I kid!! But in all seriousness...

I wrote previously about Ben Hall seeking 6 mayoral debates for the 2013 election. And now we have … Continue Reading ››