Tag Archives: Helena Brown
Winners, Losers, and Down-ballot Intrigue in Houston
Houston voters last night decided to keep Mayor Annise Parker and to destroy the Astrodome. While those were the headline votes, the more interesting news came ...Read More
Can Houston Councilmember Helena Brown Tell Ted Cruz’s Future?
During her first six months in office, Brown voiced the solitary “no” vote on the 16-person council more than 200 times, often for projects in other members...Read More
Helena Brown Is Coming for Your Gun (Manufacturer)
Recently trounced Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst jumped on the PR bandwagon inviting gunmaker Beretta to Texas last week, four days after trendsetter Helena Brown. ...Read More
Helena Brown Says No to HIV Prevention, Yes to a New Nissan
"What are we doing, uh, getting involved in surveilling HIV-type activities?" Brown asked from in front of a Nissan. "What’s, what is all that about?” ...Read More
Helena Handbasket: One Bizarre Year In the Life of Houston’s Strangest Politician
In 2011, an unknown candidate named Helena Brown won a seat on Houston’s City Council. One year later, Brown is more mysterious than ever.
In November 2011, the residents of Houston’s City Council District A went to the polls to elect their representative to City Hall. Spring Branch residents nee...Read More