AltWeeklies Wire
Occupy Houston: Where Everything Is An Emergencynew
While the 15 or so Houston police officers watched the anti-climatic scene with hands in their pockets, We also witnessed a car driving down the street. Oh, and somebody was breathing air. It was epic. You really had to be there.
Houston Press |
Steve Jansen |
11-16-2011 |
#OCCUPY
Tags: #OCCUPY, occupy houston
Giant Duck Threatens to Bring ExxonMobil to Its Kneesnew
If ExxonMobil collapses by the end of the day into bankruptcy, with company executives begging for forgiveness for their polluting ways, all the credit should go to a giant inflatable duck.
Houston Press |
Rich Connelly |
11-15-2011 |
Environment
Police Arrest Occupy Houston Protestors for Using Rain Tarpnew
Police arrested 11 Occupy Houston protestors on Tuesday night for using a tarp to protect some electronic equipment from the rain, an apparent violation of the city's law prohibiting tents in city parks. During the arrest, protestors videotaped a officer refusing to give his badge number to another protestor.
Houston Press |
Steve Jansen |
11-10-2011 |
#OCCUPY
Occupying Houston: The Faces & People Behind The Protestnew
The Occupy Together movement, begun in solidarity with New York protesters' takeover of Wall Street and Zuccotti Park, is now no stranger to the media. But just who is occupying Houston?
Houston Press |
Marc Brubaker |
10-26-2011 |
#OCCUPY
The Peddlernew
Both in and out of prison, Brian Wulwell spent his life selling people baubles and trinkets. Now he's upped the ante.
Houston Press |
John Nova Lomax |
09-23-2011 |
Crime & Justice
Four Brilliant Authors and Why They're Douchebagsnew
There are some truly brilliant authors who have such deep moral lapses that if we'd known about them before we probably never would've read any of their works no matter how brilliant. That was the key to putting together this list.
Houston Press |
Jef With One F |
09-19-2011 |
Author Profiles & Interviews
The Red-Light Camera Circusnew
Houston's war over traffic cameras veers into the realm of the absurd.
Houston Press |
Mandy Oaklander |
09-15-2011 |
Civil Liberties
The Best and Worst Songs About 9/11new
The top (and bottom) anthems to come out of that tragic day.
Houston Press |
John Seaborn Gray |
09-09-2011 |
Music
Bad Businessnew
After Ryan Sumstad was charged with murdering his wife, his secrets were exposed.
Houston Press |
Craig Malisow |
08-29-2011 |
Crime & Justice
Game Onnew
Illegal gambling flourishes in Houston with little penalty.
Houston Press |
Craig Malisow |
07-18-2011 |
Policy Issues
Our HAUSnew
Houston gets its first co-op — decades after other cities took the plunge.
Houston Press |
Mandy Oaklander |
07-07-2011 |
Housing & Development
Betting Their Livesnew
It's easy for a three-time felon to get $20 million for his investment company, as long as no one asks any questions.
Houston Press |
Craig Malisow |
03-14-2011 |
Crime & Justice
American Grocersnew
Samir Itani got rich sending expired food overseas to U.S. troops in the Middle East.
Houston Press |
Paul Knight |
12-17-2010 |
War
DJ Shadow: "What Lasts, And What Survives, Is Good Taste"new
ccasionally controversial, and ever-influential, DJ Shadow also has a reputation for being a bit of a shut-in when it comes to the media, so Houston Press jumped at the chance to grab a few minutes with the sampling sorcerer.
Houston Press |
Nicholas L. Hall |
11-08-2010 |
Profiles & Interviews
What Books Would Jesus Burn?new
An exclusive interview with the #1 Son himself.
Houston Press |
Pete Vonder Haar |
09-10-2010 |
Religion
Tags: Jesus Christ, Terry Jones
