The Race is On!
On Tuesday, March 2, partisan Texas voters gave the nod to their banner bearers for the 2010 election cycle. Bill White sailed to victory with 75% of his party’s support and Rick Perry secured the win,...
View ArticleHonoring Oveta Culp Hobby
For Women’s History Month, I invited Bob Pando, a Ph.D. in History and author of an upcoming book on Oveta Culp Hobby, to guest post. Oveta Culp Hobby is one of the most amazing women in Texas and...
View ArticleA TAXING ISSUE……
Rick Perry challenges Bill White to release his tax returns! Not just for 2009 but for all the years he was Mayor. Obama challenged McCain to release his tax returns. The underlying message of these...
View ArticleThe Census
Dear Readers: Sorry I haven’t posted much lately. I have been extremely busy making sure Texans get counted! Over the last few months, I have had the distinct pleasure of working with Harris County...
View ArticleTrying Again – Eldercare
As soon as I set out to get this Blog going again, life intervened. This time it was family. Family is such a blessing in our lives and has to take priority over everything else. In the final days of...
View ArticleThe Yell Leader versus the Geek
As you probably know, the Governor’s race in Texas is in full swing. There are daily machinations between candidates and campaigns, affinity groups and political action committees and maybe a few...
View ArticlePolls & Money amidst Summer Doldrums
The political world, inside baseball, is all abuzz! A new poll in the Governor’s race and Finance reports are available. This is virtually nirvana for those who pay attention to such things. As I...
View ArticleThe Yell Leader, The Geek and the President
The 2010 campaign for Governor of Texas continues to leave me a little befuddled. The Yell Leader (incumbent Republican Governor) wants to meet with the Democratic President when he comes to Texas....
View ArticleWe’re Off to the Races? What races?
Labor Day has come and gone and it is time to focus on the 2010 election cycle in Texas. Did you say there is an election in Texas this year? Oh, that’s right. The Yell Leader versus the Geek. I don’t...
View ArticleTransiting Texas
Transportation is a significant issue in Texas. Moving people across our vast state is complex and creates challenging planning scenarios. Yet, in tough budget times, infrastructure projects tend to...
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