Commentary

John Cage turns 100: Unearthed reviews of 4'33" shed light on controversial composition – Chris Becker, CultureMap Houston Composer, painter, writer, self-described anarchist and mushroom connoisseur John Cage turns 100 in 2012 and all sorts

City workers, Jones rally against pension cuts – Chris Moran, Houston Chronicle The city will pay $243 million into the city’s three public employee pensions this fiscal year. The city’s annual pension bill is projected

Safety becomes the latest weapon in union fight against United – Loren Steffy, Houston Chronicle In the airline industry, it’s the equivalent of the nuclear option. I’ve covered a lot of airline contract talks and

Use a condom, save the planet? New campaign shatters the taboo of overpopulation – SciGuy/Chron.com It is true there is a finite limit to the human population the planet can support and maintain a health

Houston Fire Department and Protestors Find Resolution to Safety Hazards – HFD Public Affairs Office Today, the HFD Fire Marshal and organizers of the “Occupy Houston” protest group met to find a resolution to safety

‘Occupy Houston’ protestors and HPD maintain uneasy truce – Kevin Reece, KHOU-11 News The protesters, by their own count numbering about 150, now have their own makeshift library, large containers to grow vegetables and a

Story text: Activist Quanell X accused of taking advantage of those seeking help – Jeremy Rogalski, KHOU-11 News Story text: Activist Quanell X failed to file proper IRS forms – Jeremy Rogalski, KHOU-11 News Quannel

30,000 warrants caught in backlog at Sheriff’s Office – Anita Hassan, Houston Chronicle Harris County Sheriff Adrian Garcia attributes the backlog to a lack of staff, funding and a county hiring freeze that not only

Hotel tax provides lucrative backing for arts – Houston Chronicle [T]here is one area where arts and commerce converge that gets far less exposure than grants and exhibitions. And it’s one that Ortale and the

The following video is a very interesting presentation by local blogger Tory Gattis on Houston and opportunity urbanism: Gattis has posted supplemental material on his blog. It’s always good to see a principled defense of