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Annise Parker On Her Legacy
Posted on · The former mayor talks about her accomplishments and her shortcomings.
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City of Houston
Annise Parker Explains Why She Didn’t Go Full-Throttle On Potholes
Posted on · Two weeks ago, we brought you a report on why all of a sudden it seems so easy to fix Houston’s pothole problem and why Annise Parker didn’t do it. Today, we have some more answers – from the former mayor herself.
Local
Annise Parker On Harvard Fellowship: Time To Decompress
Posted on · The former Houston mayor will lead a study group about the difficulties of governing.
Local
If Solving Houston’s Pothole Problem Is So Easy, Why Didn’t Parker Do It?
Posted on · The city of Houston says it’s on its way to meet Mayor Sylvester Turner’s goal of filling every pothole that is reported within 24 hours - less than two weeks after his inauguration.
Politics
Outgoing Houston Mayor Annise Parker Leaves Some Unfinished Business To Her Successor
Posted on · Mayor-elect Sylvester Turner will have to deal with several important issues Parker hasn’t been able to resolve.
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Houston Mayor Annise Parker Leads Her Final Council Meeting
Posted on · It’s the end of 18 years of public service to the city of Houston.
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Houston City Council Takes One More Step To Implement Memorial Park’s Master Plan
Posted on · They passed an ordinance which establishes an agreement with the park's Conservancy so that the non-profit entity will be in charge of the green space maintenance.
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Houston City Council Gives HPD New Tool To Combat Illegal Activity In Massage Facilities
Posted on · Under a change made to an ordinance, Police officers will now be able to inspect both licensed and unlicensed establishments and obtaining search warrants will be easier.
Good, Bad and Ugly
Prop. 2 Lawsuit, Campus Carry and a Texting Ban: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly of Houston News
Posted on · From a lawsuit alleging the wording on Proposition 2 (the recent ballot measure regarding term limits for elected city officials) was misleading, to students discussing how campus carry might affect the University of Houston, to Mayor Annise Parker saying she wants the City Council to consider a texting and driving ban: our rotating panel of “non-experts” comes together to […]
Politics
Term Limits Lawsuit Against City Of Houston Not The First Controversy Over Ballot Language
Posted on · The city of Houston is again being sued over a ballot measure. This one doesn’t come as a surprise to some.
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Houston City Council Could Vote On New Equal Rights Ordinance Within Next 2 Months
Posted on · Despite voters repealing Houston’s equal rights ordinance, Mayor Annise Parker says it is not the end of the HERO law. Her options are limited as she reaches the end of her term.
Local
Why Houston’s Equal Rights Ordinance Became National News
Posted on · Those who oppose the so-called HERO law say it allows men inside women’s bathrooms. Supporters say it protects residents from discrimination. But which message is resonating with voters—and why?
Local
Judge: Houston Has To Hold New Election On Drainage Fee
Posted on · Plaintiffs’ attorney says the city may have to reimburse Houston property owners up to $1 billion.
Transportation
Houston Mayor Plans To Ask Council Committee To Consider Texting Ban
Posted on · Annise Parker has long talked about a local ban in the absence of a statewide law. She hasn't taken any formal action until now.
Local
What Happened To Banning Texting While Driving In Houston?
Posted on · The mayor seems to have given up on the idea of of a local texting ban.