Tag Archives: Plano
State of Texas: The Bigger the Roof, the Closer to God
Recent trends would suggest megachurches are on the way out, but Texans continue to like everything bigger, including their places of worship....Read More
The Righteous and the Damned: GOP Presidential Candidates Preen at Plano Church
The book of Matthew, Chapter 6, contains stern admonitions for those who would follow the Lord. “Beware of practicing your righteousness before men to be noti...Read More
Go Wild in Suburbia with ‘Texas Lizards: A Field Guide’
Wildlife habitats: surprisingly close to home.
Texas Lizards: A Field Guide, Troy and Toby Hibbitts’ superlative new book, is an excellent manual for that wilderness. Covering 51 species of lizard...Read More
About Those Nondiscrimination Ordinances…
Even in cities with nondiscrimination ordinances that include sexual orientation and gender identity, LGBT people aren’t really protected, according to Rebecc...Read More
Human Rights Campaign Unlikely To Defend ‘Transphobic’ Plano Nondiscrimination Ordinance
The nation’s largest LGBT political advocacy group indicated this week it is unlikely to help defend a nondiscrimination ordinance in Plano due to exemptions ...Read More
Legislative Proposal Would Nullify LGBT Nondiscrimination Laws
Four Republican lawmakers from the Plano area plan to introduce legislation that would bar cities and counties from adopting ordinances prohibiting discriminati...Read More
Mohamed’s Fight
He’s a Texas Republican and an expert on fighting extremism. Why do conservatives hate him?
He’s a Texas Republican and an expert on fighting extremism who advises homeland security officials. Why do conservatives hate him?...Read More
Meet Sameena Karmally, the Democrat Taking on Jodie Laubenberg
To build the party, Texas Dems need great candidates to run in elections where defeat seems virtually guaranteed. Sameena Karmally is doing her bit....Read More
Rick Perry Seeks to Keep Details of Toyota Incentives Secret
Rick Perry’s office refuses to release any information about the $40 million it’s offering Toyota to relocate to Texas, despite providing the Observer with ...Read More