December 2019 - blogHOUSTON

Weekend brunch for 29 December 2019

December 29, 2019 Kevin Whited

Bad constable behavior; existential threats to Houston; bad newspapering; an HPD cruiser hits a pothole, flips, and bursts into flame – and more!

Attending the Helping a Hero gala

December 28, 2019 Neal Meyer

Neal Meyer reflects on the Helping a Hero gala he recently attended, America’s ongoing wars, and putting to bed another decade.

Weekend brunch for 22 December 2019

December 22, 2019 Kevin Whited

The Washington Post slams Chief Acevedo for deceptive remarks; more thoughts on Houston’s muni elections; area flood and transit policies need work; and more!

Houston-area Hurricane Harvey victims win lawsuit against the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

December 17, 2019 Neal Meyer

Neal Meyer comments on the recent Harvey-related takings lawsuit against the US Army Corps of Engineers.

Weekend brunch for 15 December 2019

December 15, 2019 Kevin Whited

Mayor Turner coasts to re-election; Radack will not stand next time for Harris County commissioner; Houston’s economy slows; and more!

Weekend brunch for 8 December 2019

December 8, 2019 Kevin Whited

HPD sergeant Christopher Brewster is killed in the line of duty; more fallout from HPD’s Harding Street raid; Houston Way updates; and more!

Weekend brunch for 1 December 2019

December 1, 2019 Kevin Whited

HPD’s Harding Street Massacre draws national attention, as does the HISD takeover; Buzbee’s campaign struggles; District B runoff reschedules; and more!