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In Brief

Brief commentary on the news of the day. Once known as good, old-fashioned blogging.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

Trent Seibert
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).

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