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Turner falsifies religious support
Share this story: Ben Hall says it is outrageous that Sylvester Turner has to lie about his support in the religious community. Pastor Walter August is among those speaking out after Turner falsely claimed support of his campaign. “I don’t[…..]
Galveston judge protects oysters
Share this story: The legal battle over the huge oyster beds in Galveston Bay escalated again this morning. Galveston County Judge Lonnie Cox approved a temporary restraining order to protect companies with oyster leases now trapped in a fight that[…..]
The $200 million consolation prize
Share this story: The Mayor of Houston had some choice words about the Commissioner for the Texas Transportation Agency. Of course, Annise Parker must not have been thinking about public records when she sent the e-mail to her Chief Development[…..]
Chambers County Judge threatens oyster safety
Share this story: We all want the oysters we eat in our favorite restaurant to be totally safe. Now you can thank a State District Judge in Anahuac if they aren’t! Judge Randy Mcdonald has stopped the State of Texas[…..]
City Hall hiding the price tag?
Share this story: A once secret e-mail shows City Hall and Uptown officials are hiding the true escalating cost of a controversial project to tear up Post Oak Blvd for dedicated bus lanes. Dolcefino Consulting spent months fighting for the[…..]
Hall calls on mayor to delay TIRZ votes
Share this story: Houston Mayoral Candidate Ben Hall wants the Mayor and City Council to delay votes approving budgets for TIRZ zones across the City. “In less than six weeks, Houstonians will elect a new mayor and new members of[…..]
Uptown costs skyrocketing
Share this story: Houston City Council needs to say NO now In 2012, Uptown said it would cost $30 million to buy the right of way necessary to tear up and widen Post Oak for dedicated bus lanes. Houston City[…..]
How much is a secret worth?
Share this story: Every month taxpayers write a check for $893,000 to the Cypress Creek Emergency Medical Services (CCEMS) for 911 service from Tomball to Spring. CCEMS makes millions more from that government contract, keeping the millions from the extra[…..]
Conservative church leader wants GOP apology
Share this story: There is a growing backlash to the false attack on Ben Hall by the chairman of the Harris County Republican Party. Today, Steve Riggle, the founding pastor of Grace Community Church joined other faith leaders in denouncing[…..]
Hall demands an apology
Share this story: Houston Mayoral Candidate Ben Hall challenged Republican Party Chairman Paul Simpson to face the media and apologize for a blatantly false attack about Ben and the HERO ordinance. The ad, paid for by the Republican Party is[…..]