Commentary On the May 2019 ballot: Bonds, bonds, everywhere April 29, 2019 Neal Meyer Neal Meyer takes stock of area bond elections being held in May, traditionally when small numbers of voters can shackle taxpayers with new debt.
Commentary On the Chevron / Anadarko deal and what it means for the oil and gas industry April 14, 2019 Neal Meyer Neal Meyer comments on the proposed Chevron / Anadarko deal and its ramifications.
In Brief Saying farewell to Swamplot March 10, 2019 Neal Meyer Neal Meyer bids farewell to Swamplot, the place to follow Houston real estate and urban development for over a decade.
In Brief Harris County Commissioners Court to consider re-prioritizing flood bond money February 25, 2019 Neal Meyer Neal Meyer comments on reports that the new Democrat-controlled Harris County Commissioners Court may “re-prioritize” flood bond spending.
Commentary Nightmare on Harding Street: On the HPD drug bust that shocked Houston (and America) February 17, 2019 Neal Meyer Neal Meyer reflects on HPD’s deeply flawed, fatal raid on the home at 7815 Harding Street, the war on drugs, and what comes next in Houston.
In Brief How safe is the City of Houston’s water? February 9, 2019 Neal Meyer Neal Meyer highlights KTRK-13 reporter Ted Oberg’s investigation into City of Houston shenanigans with regard to water safety.
Commentary Calling the Houston Fire Department for a medical emergency is hazardous to your (financial) health July 12, 2018 Neal Meyer Neal Meyer explains that calling an ambulance has become a very expensive proposition in Houston.
Commentary On the 2018 Republican Party of Texas state convention June 24, 2018 Neal Meyer Neal Meyer reports from the Republican Party of Texas convention.
Commentary On the Harris County Commissioners’ $2.5 billion flooding bond proposal May 7, 2018 Neal Meyer Neal Meyer argues against the irregularly scheduled flood bond election.
Commentary On the rising costs of housing in Houston (and much of Texas) February 22, 2018 Neal Meyer Neal Meyer notes that Houston housing prices are going UP UP UP.