Politics
Amanda Edwards, former Houston City Council member, is running for mayor
Posted on · Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner can not run for the office again because of term limits.
Tag: Amanda Edwards
Town Square
‘Quarantine Creatives’ Finds A Way To Think Beyond Social Distancing
Posted on · Feeling stuck on a problem? Our guests weigh in on how to adapt and overcome using creative solutions.
Election 2020
Houston’s Amanda Edwards Lost A Family Member To Gun Violence. But She Doesn’t Want To “Take Your AR-15.”
Posted on · The U.S. Senate candidate's proposals on guns and other issues are moderate compared with those of some of her primary competitors — but she said they have the most realistic chance of passing.
News
Houston City Councilwoman Amanda Edwards Announces Senate Bid Against Cornyn
Posted on · After announcing her bid for U.S. Senate, Edwards stopped by Houston Public Media to discuss her priorities if elected.
Houston Matters
Will Opportunity Zones Spur Houston Growth?
Posted on · Community leaders say the program, which offers tax incentives for development in economically distressed areas, could have a positive impact on the city, but there are some looming challenges.
Houston Matters
What Future Transit Options Does Houston Need?
Posted on · City Council Member Amanda Edwards talks about a task force focused on the future of mobility in the city.
Houston Matters
Full Show: Future Transit Projects, And Adventure Playgrounds (Feb. 12, 2019)
Posted on · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: The debate over hiring more prosecutors, planning to meet our future mass transit needs, adventure playgrounds, and novelist Ann Weisgarber.
Bauer Business Focus
What’s Next In Houston’s Quest For A Better Innovation Culture?
Posted on · Houston’s new focus on innovation started in part with a budget amendment by city council member Amanda Edwards
Texas
WATCH: Art of Leadership – Recovery + Rebuilding
Posted on · Even after the waters of Harvey have receded, there is still much work left to be done...
News
Houston Wants To Diversify Its Economy By Becoming Hub For Innovation And Technology
Posted on · A Task Force created by Mayor Sylvester Turner is researching how to achieve that goal.
News
Turner Wants To Attract More Technology And Innovation Companies To Houston
Posted on · He set it as one of his goals during the State of the City address.