Local and State

Uber Regulations Change, But At What Cost?

Uber Regulations Change, But At What Cost?

Today Mayor Sylvester Turner revealed at a press conference that the City of…

The Man Behind DAPL and His Role at Thursday’s Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission Hearing

The Man Behind DAPL and His Role at Thursday’s Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission Hearing

Photo: Fibonacci Blue / flickr   Kelcy Warren is a special kind of…

My Mind Is A Machine Gun: An Interview with Jason Friedman

My Mind Is A Machine Gun: An Interview with Jason Friedman

When describing local scenes and communities, folks tend to narrow down their…

I Don’t See Why I Can’t Have Vodka on Sunday Just Because You Love Jesus

I Don’t See Why I Can’t Have Vodka on Sunday Just Because You Love Jesus

Illustration by Shelby Hohl   I am a writer who has spent…

Why Millennials Are Good For Our Future

Why Millennials Are Good For Our Future

Let’s cut to the chase. Millennials want what everyone else wants —…

Inactive Action: Political Protests in Austin

Inactive Action: Political Protests in Austin

What can be said about a Trump protest that hasn’t already been…

Let’s Go Skate: Surfhouse

Let’s Go Skate: Surfhouse

Mentality Skateboards’ Dan MacFarlane, John Gibson formerly of Zorlac and now owner and pro at Embassy Skateboards, and Matt Niemann of Cockfight Skateboards are all customers of Surfhouse…

Are We Becoming Addicted to Our Cell Phones?

Are We Becoming Addicted to Our Cell Phones?

Unlimited data on the Internet is both good and bad. Pedestrian Pete admits that…

More Walkable Neighborhoods — Maybe

More Walkable Neighborhoods — Maybe

A dynamite article in The Washington Post explains that the two largest…

Making Houston a More Walkable City

Making Houston a More Walkable City

Pedestrian Pete loves cities and city life; that‘s why I want Houston to be the best it can possibly be (okay, within certain limitations, like weather and traffic) for all of our diverse peoples. There is a great future ahead!…