Special districts have spread like wildfire across this state. Because of their lack of transparency and ability to tax and spend they have the ability to do almost whatever they want.

Special districts have spread like wildfire across this state. Because of their lack of transparency and ability to tax and spend they have the ability to do almost whatever they want.
For the second time, Moody’s Investor Services has downgraded the City of Houston.
An affordable housing project in the Galleria is splitting the community. Lack of transparency and cost of the project are primarily driving the opposition.
Houston explored, and was awarded a grant for, an innovative approach to recycling – one bin for all. But, the project never kicked off, is it time to revisit it?
Houston’s current recycling contract with Waste Management expires next week and the two parties are at an impasse on how to move forward.
Facing a budget gap in the hundreds of millions, HISD still refuses to stop sending. The district is currently spending money to rename district campuses named after confederate leaders.
Citing public safety concerns, local officials bolster regulations that drive ridesharing out of cities. Are the true concerns sincere or do they stem from a bias?
Republican party primary voters overwhelmingly supported a proposition to end the government collecting of union dues. While nonbinding, this sends a message to state lawmakers.
Public unions claim their only interest is to best represent their members. But what we are seeing is that many public unions care growing their membership and thus, their power.
Houstonians are finally getting to see what “shared sacrifice” under newly elected Mayor Turner will look. So far, it looks as though his attempts are in the best interest of the city.