AltWeeklies Wire
Perfect Timingnew
White conservatives who tweaked an election in The Woodlands were just what Greg Abbott needed to prove he doesn't prosecute only minorities for voter fraud.
Houston Press |
Steve Miller |
02-10-2014 |
Elections
Marijuana Is at the Core of Kinky Friedman's Run for Public Officenew
Political gadfly Kinky Friedman thinks winning the Agriculture Commissioner race is the key to legalizing marijuana in Texas.
Houston Press |
William Michael Smith |
11-20-2013 |
Elections
Rick Perry: Mum's The Wordnew
Rick Perry has adopted a more behind-the-scenes approach this legislative session. That doesn't mean he hasn't been busy.
Houston Press |
Kimberly Reeves |
05-02-2013 |
Politics
The Ten Weirdest Members of Congressnew
Just because you got elected to public office doesn't mean you're completely normal. We take a look at 10 of the weirdest members currently holding a position of power in the government. Spoiler alert: Texas shows up 3 times.
Houston Press |
Caleb Hannan |
02-27-2013 |
Commentary
Who's Behind Helena Brown?new
Some say the Houston councilwoman known for her long diatribes is influenced by William Park, who last year was banned from the investments industry.
Houston Press |
Terrence McCoy |
07-06-2012 |
Politics
Tags: Helena Brown
Political Animals: Sarahmania Hits Houstonnew
There were many things to take away from the recent whirlwind visit to Houston of the woman who is ostentatiously keeping open the possibility of running for President in 2012, just in case the nation demands it.
Houston Press |
Richard Connelly |
02-23-2010 |
Commentary
In the Debate For and Against Casinos, Might There Not Be a Third Way?new
If gambling is coming back to Galveston, then a return to institutionalized illegal gambling might still be the way to go.
Houston Press |
John Nova Lomax |
03-10-2009 |
Politics
Bringing Casinos to Texas Would Require a State Constitutional Amendmentnew
Bringing any casinos to Texas will require an amendment to the state constitution, which will require a two-thirds vote of both houses in the Legislature and a simple majority vote of the Texas electorate.
Houston Press |
John Nova Lomax |
03-10-2009 |
Politics
Tags: gambling, Texas state constitution
Barack Obama and Menew
It was the year 2000 and I was a young hungry reporter in Chicago covering a young hungry state legislator.
Houston Press |
Todd Spivak |
03-03-2008 |
Politics
Slideshow: What Vehicle Is Each Presidential Candidate?new
Texas Gov. Rick Perry recently endorsed Rudy Giuliani, likening the choice to buying a pickup with one option he didn't like. (Abortion, or maybe power steering.) We disagree with the Guv, and offer up our own suggestions.
Houston Press |
Craig Malisow |
10-23-2007 |
Commentary
Helping Handsnew
Former Education Secretary Rod Paige is still milking the Bush connection.
Houston Press |
Richard Connelly |
01-08-2007 |
Politics
Waiting for Friedmannew
We knock back a few with the Kinky crowd.
Houston Press |
Steven Devadanam |
10-10-2006 |
Politics
Changes in Attitudenew
When voters elected Martha Wong, they thought they were sending a moderate Republican to Austin -- critics say once there, she took a right turn.
Houston Press |
Josh Harkinson |
08-01-2006 |
Politics
Kinky's Got His Mojo Workin'new
Texas wild man Kinky Friedman enlists his Appalachian counterpart in his crusade to win the gubernatorial race.
Houston Press |
John Nova Lomax |
04-18-2006 |
Politics
Displaced in the Diasporanew
New Orleans mayoral candidates are looking for votes -- and finding them in Houston.
Houston Press |
Ray Hafner |
03-21-2006 |
Politics
