November 7, 2009
By: Frioman
Hours before what would become the day Health Care Reform passed the House, the Tea Party Express made a stop in Houston, TX. Attendees assembled to protest several issues, and their homemade signs reflected this—health care, the wasteful spending, cap and trade.
Under a beautiful blue Texas sky, the several thousand attendees [...]
August 31, 2009
While commuting in Houston, one may perceive the majority of Harris County Metropolitan Transit Authority (Metro) bus drivers to be Black. That’s because they are.
Documents obtained from Metro reveal some surprising statistics–80% of Metro bus drivers are Black. This is startling, but accurate nonetheless.
To truly understand the breadth of Metro’s overt discriminatory employment practices, one must [...]
Back in May 2004, the Houston Metropolitan Transit Authority (HMTA) announced the selection of Frank Wilson as the new CEO of HMTA. The initial package offered to him was so lucrative that one was led to believe that Mr. Wilson must be one of the best mass transportation specialists in the country. Cursory research produced [...]
September 19, 2009
The Houston Tea Party Patriots (HTPP) hosted a Town Hall today to discuss H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009. The Town Hall included a panel of experts representing a variety of fields.
HTPP Chairperson Catherine Engelbrecht opened the event by greeting attendees and then leading the Pledge of Allegiance. Chairperson Engelbrecht [...]
September 3, 2009
Written by: Ron
A Health Care Insurance Reform Town Hall took place at Houston City Hall today. The rally was headlined by Sheila Lee, Gene Greene, and other elected Democrats from Harris County. Both Planned Parenthood and President Obama’s “Organizing For America – BarackObama.com” have sent out notices asking people to attend. (Houston Area [...]
August 29, 2009
Austin, Texas
Immediately after the Texas Sovereignty or Secession Rally, one could see those in support of HR 3200 begin to assemble under an oak tree about 200 yards from the rally that just concluded. This shaded real estate was initially occupied exclusively by proponents of America’s Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009. That soon [...]
August 29, 2009
Austin, Texas
This morning Texans converged on the steps of the State Capital in Austin to rally in support of State Secession or Sovereignty. The crowd which ranged between 500 to 2000, found themselves vying for position, not in an attempt to get a better view, but rather huddling under the shade provided by several [...]
By Beverly Jernigan
Aug. 18, 2009,
Local energy workers jammed Verizon Theater in downtown Houston today to
protest Cap and Trade (H.R. 2454) legislation that the U.S. Senate will take
up in the coming weeks.
The Energy Citizens rally, put on by API (American Petroleum Institute), is the first of several events planned in 19 states in the coming weeks.
There [...]
8-12-2009 (Houston, TX)
This evening, Shelia J. Lee (SJL) held a Health Care Town Hall, and I must say, it was lively. The diverse attendees were loud, disruptive, and included both supporters and those that opposed H.R. 3200–America’s Affordable Health Choices Act.
The venue had a maximum occupancy load of approximately 192, and it was filled to [...]
By CINDY HORSWELL Copyright 2009 Houston Chronicle
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee assured a sometimes raucous crowd at a town hall forum Tuesday that she is listening to their concerns about health care reform legislation.
At the same time, the Houston Democrat denied she had attempted to dodge opponents by giving short notice and not widely publicizing her [...]
Tea Party Express arrives in Houston | 
Discrimination in Harris County Metropolitan Transit Authority (Exclusive) | 
Frank Wilson -- How did he land this job at Metro? | 
Cap & Trade Town Hall -- Houston | 
Houston Health Care Rally/Protest - September 3, 2009 | 
MoveOn.org Rally & Simultaneous Protest -- Texas | 
Texas Sovereignty or Secession Rally | 
Energy Citizens Rally - Houston | 
Sheila Jackson Lee Health Care Town Hall 8-12 | 
Sheila J Lee Health Care Town Hall | 
