Sylvia Garcia

Harris County Curfew Extended. Tailpipes to Remain Free of Bananas.

East End Doesn't "Explode" Metro

Austin Shocker

Congressional redistricting: Dem disaster or Trojan horse?

City E-mail Endorses Terrorism

Controller is appalled at the inaction of Mayor Brown

When Will They Learn?

GOP label doesn't sell in mayoral races

Washburn Tunnel Reopens

GOP label doesn't sell in mayoral races

Six Feet Blunder

Bring out your dead -- and wait

Who Ain't Who

Identity crisis at the municipal courts

The Insider

Identity crisis at the municipal courts

The Insider

Identity crisis at the municipal courts

The Insider

Identity crisis at the municipal courts

The King and His Courts

Traffic-ticket lawyer David Sprecher is a master at beating the system. But the system may need him more than his clients do.

Opposing Counsel

County attorney candidate Mike Fleming brands his opponent a traffic-court jockey. Sylvia Garcia labels him a special-interest pawn. You be the judge.

All Apologies

County attorney candidate Mike Fleming brands his opponent a traffic-court jockey. Sylvia Garcia labels him a special-interest pawn. You be the judge.

Press Picks

County attorney candidate Mike Fleming brands his opponent a traffic-court jockey. Sylvia Garcia labels him a special-interest pawn. You be the judge.

The Insider

County attorney candidate Mike Fleming brands his opponent a traffic-court jockey. Sylvia Garcia labels him a special-interest pawn. You be the judge.

A Family Affair

Roland Garcia has the political backing to be the U.S. Attorney for South Texas. He also has a brother imprisoned for murder and drug trafficking -- a fact he somehow forgot to tell his congressional sponsors. That may not be enough to disqualify him, but

The Insider

Roland Garcia has the political backing to be the U.S. Attorney for South Texas. He also has a brother imprisoned for murder and drug trafficking -- a fact he somehow forgot to tell his congressional sponsors. That may not be enough to disqualify him, but

The Insider

Roland Garcia has the political backing to be the U.S. Attorney for South Texas. He also has a brother imprisoned for murder and drug trafficking -- a fact he somehow forgot to tell his congressional sponsors. That may not be enough to disqualify him, but

Shaping the Council to Come

Time to pull out those election wish lists

Best Local Terrorist

Lloyd Kelley

Fresh Starts

For two Houston politicos, 2003 brings big changes

All I Want for Christmas Is...

Some pols count blessings; others keep on running

Over the Rainbow

Democrats get their ticket. But can they get the votes?

The Kopper Caper

Enron's secret domestic-partner benefits program

To Run or Not to Run...

In the mayor's race, will Sanchez crash the party? Uh. No. Yes. Maybe.

This Week's Day-by-Day Picks

In the mayor's race, will Sanchez crash the party? Uh. No. Yes. Maybe.

Training Day

Light rail's first day brings one high after another

Why Can't They Be Friends?

Bill and Annise confront a City Hall curse

Mixed Messages

Casualties aren't easy to count in the continuing battle of Bayport

Comic Confidence

Michael Colyar will make you laugh

Bad Blood at Precinct 2

Michael Colyar will make you laugh

Parting Shots

Foes of Mayor Lee Brown can't wait to see him gone. And a lot of his friends feel that way, too.

Letters

Foes of Mayor Lee Brown can't wait to see him gone. And a lot of his friends feel that way, too.

He Got Miffed, She Got Even

Garcia settles some old scores with help from new allies

Back in the Saddle

A former mayoral staffer resurfaces at the county

Bye to the Good Ol' Boys?

The commissioner's race that could break the county mold

Trading Places

Who wants to be interim city controller?

The Chef Who Almost Wasn't

Zumm Escudier has put the Angelika Cafe back on track, but her path has been long and winding

Barry, Barry, Quite Contrary

A fired investment banker ignites a City Hall rumble

Cracking the Club

Latinos find little sympathy from Commissioners Court

Headhunting, HISD-Style

The new HISD superintendent was just a phone call away

Letters

Hysteric Preservation, Blame Brandi, Innocence Lost

Atlanta on His Mind?

Brown pushes to get his former boss more City of Houston business

You Go, Boys!

The mayor who can't deliver bad news

City Hall's Dime Debts

When it comes to Houston follies, full fare is only fair

Shuffling Funds

Latest audit shows more evidence that the Public Works & Engineering Department made deals with taxpayer money without checking with City Council

Below Standards

An audit of the Greater Houston Wastewater Program uncovers significant flaws in testing and inspections

Hot-Button Immigration Issue Gets Little Discussion Among County Commissioners

Photo by Liana LopezA packed room hears about 287(g)​It only took 15 seconds for the Commissioners Court of Harris County to approve three additional years of participation in 287(g) after hours of public testimony, mostly in opposition, to the program.The two Houston Garcias, who, by the way, wer ... More >>

Dynamo Fans Want Their Stadium, Dammit

Photo by Danny Lopez​Since the Dynamo arrived to Houston from San Jose in 2006, there has been talk of building a soccer-specific stadium on the East End. This past Saturday, Dynamo supporters who say they have waited long enough held a rally to support their orange-clad heroes."We come here today ... More >>