Neal Meyer, Author at blogHOUSTON

Neal Meyer explains why a zoning ordinance might not have protected Houstonians from the recent Watson plant explosion.

Neal Meyer comments on METRO’s decision to continue collecting fares, noting that it provides important usage data and is required under state law.

Neal Meyer comments on Houston’s growing trend of setting off (illegal) street fireworks during holidays.

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

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

Neal Meyer reflects on Tropical Storm Imelda and METRO’s misplaced priorities in the face of Houston’s existential flooding crisis.

Neal Meyer comments on the likely takeover of HISD by the state of Texas, and the difficulties of education reform.

Neal Meyer reflects on the Apollo moon landings, and NASA’s mission going forward.

Neal Meyer debunks the METRO Next rationale behind connecting Houston “activity centers” with expensive fixed guide way transit.

Neal Meyer considers the METRO Next referendum in light of historical usage data, and also updates a couple of recent articles.