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Houston Mayor Names New City Department Leaders

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For all of the Federal Government's turmoil and uncertainty with the impending Presidency of Donald Trump, Houstonians can be assured that municipal leaders have their act together. As if Mayor Sylvester Turner's deal with Uber this week wasn't enough, the Chief Executive of Texas' largest city had more big news to make this week.  Here … Continue Reading ››
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Mayor Turner Takes Chron to Task On Affordable Housing Debate

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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 ››
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Texas Leftist Endorsements: 2015 Run-off Elections

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It may be a much shorter ballot and in the throes of Holiday Season, but the 2015 Election process will not be complete until December 12th-- the date for the Houston Run-off Elections.  As predicted, many important local races have gone to a runoff, and Houstonians will need to come back and vote.  After … Continue Reading ››
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TLCQ 2015: Endorsement for Mayor of Houston

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The 2015 Houston Mayor's race is marked by a strong and diverse list of candidates.  At its outset, this close contest may be of some frustration to voters, but ultimately this is a good problem to have. Former Sheriff Adrian Garcia brings a record of executive experience and a positive outlook, but has remained … Continue Reading ››
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TLCQ 2015 Responses

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For information purposes only, here are all of the TLCQ 2015 Respondents.  Hopefully this will serve to increase the available information for Houstonians as we head into Early Voting next week. Endorsements soon to follow.
Houston Mayor
 
Houston City Council
  At Large Position 1
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Houston Mayoral Candidates Discuss The Arts

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The first major forum in Houston's 2015 campaign season may have been all about the Arts, but it was lacking in drama. Candidates hoping to replace Houston Mayor Annise Parker tested the waters of election season on some previously untested issues for local politics.  Rebecca Elliott of the Houston Chronicle has the story...
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Texas Politics

Texoblogosphere: Week of March 30th

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The Texas Progressive Alliance thinks even Ted Cruz deserves affordable health insurance as it brings you this week's roundup. Off the Kuff hears the death rattle of the anti-gay forces. Harold Cook explains how the "school choice" scam works. Horwitz at Texpatriate makes an early pick and endorses Sylvester Turner for mayor of … Continue Reading ››