In Brief On bond election reforms and the upcoming Dallas ISD school bond election August 2, 2020 Neal Meyer Neal Meyer observes that the Dallas area will be holding a bond election under a new reform he’s pushed for years.
In Brief 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.
In Brief Houston’s 311 system should be better than this (Suffering Dog/Indifferent Employee Edition) September 25, 2019 Kevin Whited Kevin Whited blasts the City of Houston 311 system’s indifferent response to a citizen report of a suffering dog on the side of Richmond.
In Brief The 86th Texas Legislature and what it means for Houston June 3, 2019 Neal Meyer Neal Meyer looks to some of the positives that came from the most recent legislative session in Austin.
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.
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.
In Brief Welcome (back) to the redesigned site January 25, 2019 Kevin Whited A welcome back to the redesigned site. Please note the new commenting system, and sign up for email updates!
In Brief Trent Seibert (1970 – 2018) August 25, 2018 Kevin Whited Watchdog journalist Trent Seibert has died.
News Releases Taxpayer advocate brings lawsuit on pension bond ballot language December 18, 2017 Kevin Whited Taxpayer advocate is suing the City of Houston over its latest deceptive ballot language (this time related to the pension bonds).