/u/evan7257 - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/u-evan7257/ Building "Bridges" Across the Bayou City! Mon, 10 Nov 2025 14:38:33 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 https://i0.wp.com/houstonnewmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/cropped-cropped-Houston.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 /u/evan7257 - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/u-evan7257/ 32 32 103504436 Would Trump have pardoned Enron crooks? He’s doing that now with crypto criminals. https://houstonnewmedia.org/would-trump-have-pardoned-enron-crooks-hes-doing-that-now-with-crypto-criminals/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=would-trump-have-pardoned-enron-crooks-hes-doing-that-now-with-crypto-criminals Mon, 10 Nov 2025 14:38:33 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=38a683622aa193051b5242929477e727 The Houston Chronicle editorial board points to Enron as a reminder of how white collar crimes have real life victims at a time when Trump is pardoning all sorts of crypto crooks and his family is getting rich off a Trump branded crypto coin. &...

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]]> 1060412 Red Line restored. Why didn’t Whitmire listen in the first place? https://houstonnewmedia.org/red-line-restored-why-didnt-whitmire-listen-in-the-first-place/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=red-line-restored-why-didnt-whitmire-listen-in-the-first-place Thu, 06 Nov 2025 15:21:19 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=962694fbe05a912b9e0bd5e48d03bc31 The Houston Chronicle editorial board smacks around Mayor Whitmire for his bizarre flip-flopping on light rail, pointing out that he makes decisions without listening to experts -- including his own -- spends taxpayer dollars in secret, ignores v...

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]]> 1059314 Why Harris County election results should make Trump nervous | Editorial https://houstonnewmedia.org/why-harris-county-election-results-should-make-trump-nervous-editorial/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=why-harris-county-election-results-should-make-trump-nervous-editorial Wed, 05 Nov 2025 19:27:25 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=0c4593af090b96a49736ad2893de4882 The Houston Chronicle editorial board focuses on the results in Cy Fair ISD to point out that voters are sick of MAGA extremists. submitted by /u/evan7257 [link] [comments]

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]]> 1058876 Here’s how Houston can silence those ear-blasting cars and trucks | Opinion https://houstonnewmedia.org/heres-how-houston-can-silence-those-ear-blasting-cars-and-trucks-opinion/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=heres-how-houston-can-silence-those-ear-blasting-cars-and-trucks-opinion Wed, 05 Nov 2025 16:21:16 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=ad8ad06c97a99f465e5e9d3025745f72 An op-ed in the Houston Chronicle about how the city should use "noise cameras" to ticket cars that are too loud. Here's a key paragraph: "Anyone living in Midtown or along the Washington Corridor knows the sound. It’s the nig...

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]]> 1058615 Medical science barely stayed ahead of Dick Cheney’s failing heart. Houston led the way. | Opinion https://houstonnewmedia.org/medical-science-barely-stayed-ahead-of-dick-cheneys-failing-heart-houston-led-the-way-opinion/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=medical-science-barely-stayed-ahead-of-dick-cheneys-failing-heart-houston-led-the-way-opinion Tue, 04 Nov 2025 23:25:58 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=4addc219c67b8a219de140879989d252 The Houston Chronicle digs up a 2014 interview with Dick Cheney about his various heart surgeries. submitted by /u/evan7257 [link] [comments]

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]]> 1058075 What Fort Bend’s Black Cowboy Museum groundbreaking can teach America | Opinion https://houstonnewmedia.org/what-fort-bends-black-cowboy-museum-groundbreaking-can-teach-america-opinion/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-fort-bends-black-cowboy-museum-groundbreaking-can-teach-america-opinion Tue, 04 Nov 2025 14:36:40 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=83d0d0203c4a46f089d2f2ab8b424c85 The Houston Chronicle ran a column on the Black Cowboy Museum, which is moving to a big, new space in Fort Bend even as the White House's fight against diversity, inclusion and equity continues.. Here's a quote: That’s just one of the r...

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]]> 1057761 Residents ask why Houston police called them ahead of city council comments https://houstonnewmedia.org/residents-ask-why-houston-police-called-them-ahead-of-city-council-comments/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=residents-ask-why-houston-police-called-them-ahead-of-city-council-comments Thu, 30 Oct 2025 14:09:00 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=ff9900745bbced5cabf7a793aec5ee0b The Houston Chronicle reports that residents who signed up Tuesday to air concerns before Houston City Council about what they see as unnecessarily invasive traffic stops and the police department's use of surveillance systems said they began...

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]]> 1054577 The best — and worst — on Houstonians’ 2025 election ballot | Endorsement https://houstonnewmedia.org/the-best-and-worst-on-houstonians-2025-election-ballot-endorsement/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-best-and-worst-on-houstonians-2025-election-ballot-endorsement Thu, 30 Oct 2025 13:48:56 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=b7973b67b06af80ddaceaaecafbd18ef The Houston Chronicle editorial board lays out the best and worst options on the 2025 ballot. Here's the summary: Best Christian Menefee ★★★★ Michael McDonough ★★★★ Proposition 14 Worst Natalie Blasingame ★ Proposition 12 submitted by ...

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]]> 1054583 A Pasadena ICE raid left a family terrorized. Is Houston any safer? | Editorial https://houstonnewmedia.org/a-pasadena-ice-raid-left-a-family-terrorized-is-houston-any-safer-editorial/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=a-pasadena-ice-raid-left-a-family-terrorized-is-houston-any-safer-editorial Tue, 28 Oct 2025 23:48:45 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=dcc62f5b1282a777421e5fadcac164e6 The Houston Chronicle editorial board talked to a Pasadena family who had their home raided by ICE and calls out the unprofessional violence. Here’s a key quote: “Margarita said her 12-year-old niece was in the room where the window was broken. W...

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]]> 1053504 ‘Carpool canvassing’: Democrats’ new strategy in a MAGA Houston suburb | Opinion https://houstonnewmedia.org/carpool-canvassing-democrats-new-strategy-in-a-maga-houston-suburb-opinion/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=carpool-canvassing-democrats-new-strategy-in-a-maga-houston-suburb-opinion Mon, 27 Oct 2025 13:24:35 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=b64e1457e6202b6058c470939d5b8246 The Houston Chronicle has an opinion piece from the head of a Democratic club talking about how they need flexible tactics to talk to voters in Cypress. Here's a key quote: Having doors slammed in our faces wasn’t fun. But even worse was hav...

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]]> 1052634 Whitmire’s ‘keep your head down’ strategy sparks debate https://houstonnewmedia.org/whitmires-keep-your-head-down-strategy-sparks-debate/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=whitmires-keep-your-head-down-strategy-sparks-debate Sun, 26 Oct 2025 20:07:16 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=f068a61a65d8b607f15ff04099642730 The Houston Chronicle documented a bunch of reactions to that NYTimes piece about Mayor Whitmire. submitted by /u/evan7257 [link] [comments]

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]]> 1052287 After protesting for 8 years, we’re used to boos. The guns are new. | Opinion https://houstonnewmedia.org/after-protesting-for-8-years-were-used-to-boos-the-guns-are-new-opinion/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=after-protesting-for-8-years-were-used-to-boos-the-guns-are-new-opinion Fri, 17 Oct 2025 13:22:06 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=4b4136e782fda600f62879e7c5dcbbfb A longtime Houston democratic activist has been involved in protests outside John Cornyn's office for more than eight years. He has an op-ed in the Houston Chronicle saying he's used to getting boo's -- but now he's seeing counter...

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]]> 1046853 After protesting for 8 years, we’re used to boos. The guns are new. | Opinion https://houstonnewmedia.org/after-protesting-for-8-years-were-used-to-boos-the-guns-are-new-opinion/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=after-protesting-for-8-years-were-used-to-boos-the-guns-are-new-opinion Fri, 17 Oct 2025 13:22:06 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=4b4136e782fda600f62879e7c5dcbbfb A longtime Houston democratic activist has been involved in protests outside John Cornyn's office for more than eight years. He has an op-ed in the Houston Chronicle saying he's used to getting boo's -- but now he's seeing counter...

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]]> 1046854 Where were Whitmire’s city budget concerns when he gave HPD a raise? https://houstonnewmedia.org/where-were-whitmires-city-budget-concerns-when-he-gave-hpd-a-raise/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=where-were-whitmires-city-budget-concerns-when-he-gave-hpd-a-raise Thu, 16 Oct 2025 13:44:18 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=4fb1a2526d51fe8b98616a46f9a94022 Letters to the editor published in the Houston Chronicle call out the mayor for adding tons of new spending but no way to pay for it. submitted by /u/evan7257 [link] [comments]

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]]> 1047069 Cy-Fair needs trustees who put kids — not far-right extremism — first https://houstonnewmedia.org/cy-fair-needs-trustees-who-put-kids-not-far-right-extremism-first/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cy-fair-needs-trustees-who-put-kids-not-far-right-extremism-first Thu, 16 Oct 2025 13:37:41 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=251fef01a9b0e5f1117b48ff8c668ba7 The Houston Chronicle editorial board calls on voters to replace partisan extremists with boring, normal candidates in the race for the Cy Fair ISD board. Here's a key quote: By 2021, the tide had shifted. Backed by far-right megadonor Steve...

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]]> 1047072 ‘Trust’ isn’t a budget strategy, Mayor Whitmire. Houston needs new revenue. https://houstonnewmedia.org/trust-isnt-a-budget-strategy-mayor-whitmire-houston-needs-new-revenue/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=trust-isnt-a-budget-strategy-mayor-whitmire-houston-needs-new-revenue Wed, 15 Oct 2025 14:00:31 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=6a3648b9d8bda589479d65e31c5b9baf The Houston Chronicle editorial board calls out the mayor for continuing to kick the can on city finances despite his past claims of a balanced budget. Here's a key quote: Whitmire has asked us, repeatedly, to trust him. Trust that his 50 ye...

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]]> 1045698 HISD’s board is powerless. Here’s why we’re endorsing anyway. | Endorsement https://houstonnewmedia.org/hisds-board-is-powerless-heres-why-were-endorsing-anyway-endorsement/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=hisds-board-is-powerless-heres-why-were-endorsing-anyway-endorsement Tue, 14 Oct 2025 13:27:37 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=44b02e5b7a6524337da66d3958b1c5a9 The Houston Chronicle editorial board endorses Maria Benzon, Michael McDonough and Bridget Wade as HISD trustees who can help guide a transition back to local control. Here's a key paragraph: Many parents have been frustrated with the state ...

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]]> 1045008 Houston’s Pride crosswalk comes under attack. Where’s Whitmire? | Editorial https://houstonnewmedia.org/houstons-pride-crosswalk-comes-under-attack-wheres-whitmire-editorial/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houstons-pride-crosswalk-comes-under-attack-wheres-whitmire-editorial Fri, 10 Oct 2025 16:04:19 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=b3df041dff8c3ded4dc4783c38c27f3e The Houston Chronicle editorial board calls out Mayor Whitmire for his silence as Abbott and Trump work to remove the city's Pride rainbow crosswalk in Montrose. Here's a key quote: Anyone hoping to see Mayor Whitmire stand up to Trump a...

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]]> 1042473 Houston needs a representative effective in Congress and courts | Endorsement https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-needs-a-representative-effective-in-congress-and-courts-endorsement/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-needs-a-representative-effective-in-congress-and-courts-endorsement Fri, 10 Oct 2025 13:41:21 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=c47e61572d26202122f1627e51789fe1 The Houston Chronicle editorial board endorses Christian Menefee in the race for the 18th Congressional District, which was held by Shelia Jackson Lee and Sylvester Turner. Here's their breakdown of the top candidates. Christian Menefee ★★★...

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]]> 1041834 Houston needs a City Council willing to stand up to the mayor | Endorsement https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-needs-a-city-council-willing-to-stand-up-to-the-mayor-endorsement/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-needs-a-city-council-willing-to-stand-up-to-the-mayor-endorsement Thu, 09 Oct 2025 13:24:30 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=92bcaa033450c793683f2da2b20f3d32 The Houston Chronicle editorial board endorses Jordan Thomas for the open At Large 4 seat on City Council. Here's a key quote: Meeting with the editorial board, Thomas said he wants to be the “tip of the spear” — someone who can give voice t...

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