The Culture
March 12, 2014
Meanwhile, in Texas . . .
Some crazy stuff went down in Texas in the past thirty days. Here are some of the headlines you may have missed.
Mayor
Politics & Policy
March 1, 2010
Out and About
Annise Parker, the newly elected mayor of Houston, is ready to discuss any of the challenges facing her city. That will happen as soon as everyone else is ready to stop talking about her sexuality.
News & Politics
March 1, 1999
Elementary Watson
After only two years on the job, he’s gotten Austin’s environmentalists and developers to work together. That’s why Kirk Watson is our first annual Best Mayor for Business.
Politics & Policy
July 31, 1997
Branded
McAllen’s mayor is Branded a loser for the first time in twenty years.
Politics & Policy
April 30, 1995
Race Matters
Ron Kirk is ready to be Dallas’ first black mayor. But is Dallas ready for him?…
Politics & Policy
May 31, 1988
The Self-Destruction of Lance Lalor
Houston’s city controller prided himself on being the most scrupulously honest politician in town. So why did he sign his name to someone else credit card?…