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Public cameras return to the streets and (certain) businesses of Houston

July 24, 2022 Neal Meyer

Neal Meyer comments on the return of surveillance cameras to Houston streets (and businesses).

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An ode to Mickey Gilley

May 8, 2022 Neal Meyer

Neal Meyer reflects on the passing of the iconic Mickey Gilley.

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Paul Magaziner (1950 – 2022)

April 29, 2022 Neal Meyer

Neal Meyer reflects on the passing of local businessman and civic activist Paul Magaziner.

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Three hit pieces on Crime Stoppers of Houston from media/advocates appear on same day

April 25, 2022 Kevin Whited

A closer look at three hit pieces on Crime Stoppers of Houston that published on the same day.

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Property taxes and the 7 May 2022 election

April 3, 2022 Neal Meyer

Want to send a message to the political class on property taxes? Neal Meyer says to be sure to vote in the 7 May election!

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Wind power in Texas: The tail that wags the power grid dog

January 3, 2022 Neal Meyer

Neal Meyer notes that wind power in Texas is often most abundant when demand is the lowest, and least available during periods of high demand.

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On Rhonda Skillern-Jones, the HISD corruption case, and double dipping on the public dime

December 19, 2021 Neal Meyer

Neal Meyer reflects on the FBI’S HISD corruption indictments, and what to think about Rhonda Skillern-Jones and other governmental “double dippers.”

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The I-45 project and racial equity in transportation projects

November 28, 2021 Neal Meyer

Neal Meyer takes on the left’s new trope that America’s highways are racist.

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Not so fast on eliminating the property tax in Texas

October 4, 2021 Neal Meyer

Neal Meyer elaborates on the possible unforeseen consequences of eliminating the property tax in Texas, and why he opposes the idea.

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On the Houston Charter Amendment Petition Coalition’s 2021 charter amendment

April 18, 2021 Neal Meyer

Neal Meyer comments on the Houston Charter Amendment Petition Coalition’s proposed changes, and his preferred alternative.

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