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Teacher Appraisal, Mayor Parker, and Storm Stories: Wednesday’s show (May 11, 2016)

Posted on May 11, 2016 · Last month, the Association of Professional Educators announced a petition to challenge the state's planned updated appraisal system tying teacher evaluation scores to student performance on standardized tests. That announcement followed a lawsuit brought by the Texas State Teachers Association, seeking to invalidate part of the new evaluation system being planned by Texas Education Commissioner […]

City of Houston

Judge’s Ruling In Houston Term Limit Case Means It’s Now Only About Ballot Language

Posted on March 30, 2016 · Both sides declare victory as the judge rules against the city’s motions to dismiss the case on technicalities but sides with the city on the merits.

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Annise Parker On Her Legacy

Posted on February 1, 2016 · The former mayor talks about her accomplishments and her shortcomings.

City of Houston

Annise Parker Explains Why She Didn’t Go Full-Throttle On Potholes

Posted on January 28, 2016 · 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.

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Annise Parker On Harvard Fellowship: Time To Decompress

Posted on January 26, 2016 · The former Houston mayor will lead a study group about the difficulties of governing.

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If Solving Houston’s Pothole Problem Is So Easy, Why Didn’t Parker Do It?

Posted on January 14, 2016 · 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 December 23, 2015 · 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 December 23, 2015 · 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 December 16, 2015 · 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 December 3, 2015 · 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.

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Prop. 2 Lawsuit, Campus Carry and a Texting Ban: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly of Houston News

Posted on November 24, 2015 · 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 […]

Politics

Term Limits Lawsuit Against City Of Houston Not The First Controversy Over Ballot Language

Posted on November 23, 2015 · 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 November 5, 2015 · 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.

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Why Houston’s Equal Rights Ordinance Became National News

Posted on October 30, 2015 · 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?

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Judge: Houston Has To Hold New Election On Drainage Fee

Posted on October 29, 2015 · Plaintiffs’ attorney says the city may have to reimburse Houston property owners up to $1 billion.