Monthly Archives: June 2008
GRASSROOTS VICTORY!
San Antonio MPO pulls controversial bylaw provisions
San Antonio, TX, June 16, 2008 – Before TURF and concerned citizens had even arrived at today’s San Antonio Metropolitan Planning Organization (SAMPO) Board meeting where it was to vote on proposed changes to its bylaws, it had already responded to the overwhelming number of emails and public comment [...]
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MPO power grab, Round II
MPO may vote to give Chair, Mayor, & County Judge unilateral powers, change a quorum, make tolling easier
San Antonio, TX, Monday, June 16, 2008 – At Monday’s San Antonio Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) meeting, the Board will vote on proposed changes to its bylaws that would water-down what constitutes a quorum, allow the County Judge [...]
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Author of Juneteenth state holiday legislation endorses the second annual Houston Juneteenth Multicultural Health Festival
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Author of Juneteenth state holiday legislation endorses the second annual Houston Juneteenth Multicultural Health Festival
Houston, TX (June 9, 2008) – State Representative Al Edwards, who is known as “the father” of the Juneteenth holiday in Texas, has endorsed the second annual Houston [...]
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Houston Area Urban League Gala 2008