Posted on · After a semester at Harvard, former Houston Mayor Annise Parker has returned to town to join the faculty at Rice. A few months – and 1800 miles – can offer anyone some perspective. Now that she's back, we ask Parker to review her six years as Mayor.
Posted on · 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 […]
Posted on · 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.
Posted on · The former mayor talks about her accomplishments and her shortcomings.
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.
Posted on · The former Houston mayor will lead a study group about the difficulties of governing.
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.
Posted on · Mayor-elect Sylvester Turner will have to deal with several important issues Parker hasn’t been able to resolve.
Posted on · It’s the end of 18 years of public service to the city of Houston.
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.
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.
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 […]
Posted on · The city of Houston is again being sued over a ballot measure. This one doesn’t come as a surprise to some.
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.
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?