Once called the “8th Wonder of the World,” the Houston Astrodome now sits desolate and decaying in the shadows of NRG Stadium and convention center. With ideas floating around about what should become of the architectural relic, the only thing certain is that...
Charles Blain
Road Bond: For Better or For Worse
At the introduction of the Montgomery County road bond a few months ago, County Judge Craig Doyal stated that a bond this large would result in a property tax increase for residents. He along with steering committee chair Nelda Luce Blair have since flipped, with both...
Montgomery County Moving Forward On Bond Package
Montgomery County residents are calling it the most divisive political issue they have seen in a long time. But even with significant pushback from opponents, county officials are pressing forward with the countywide $350 million road bond. After countless blog posts,...
Ashley McDaniel: Leadership and Liberty
“It’s extremely important to me to protect and defend the conservative values that made our country the greatest in the world.”
Houston’s TIRZ Explosion
The blame for Texas’ local debt epidemic is typically assigned to city councils and school boards. But little attention is given to the unelected boards that govern Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones (TIRZ), which also have the ability to tax and borrow on behalf of...
Kelli Cook: A Tireless Defender
Cook’s primary goal, through activism, is to expand freedom and put government back in its proper role.
Allen Parkway Anti-Improvement Plan
For Houstonians commuting between River Oaks and Downtown, Allen Parkway has traditionally been most convenient. The three-lane highway’s lack of congestion compared to other regional roadways has made it a blessing for commuters. Unfortunately, Houston City Council...
Montgomery County’s $350 Million Road Bond
The Montgomery County Commissioners Court unanimously agreed to ignore the concerns of many of their constituents in a recent bond proposal on the upcoming May ballot. The Commissioners Court approved a project presented to the court by the Montgomery County Road Bond...
Is HISD’s $4 Million Facility Study A Precursor to Another Bond?
It appears another HISD bond proposal looms on the horizon, according to district superintendent, Terry Grier. Although he wouldn’t commit to a timeline, the $4 million facility study recently approved by the HISD school board signals it’s coming in the very near...
Morad Fiki: A Life of Service
Fiki’s activism is fueled by his determination to leave a better America for future generations.