I’m a stat nerd at heart. I love studying samples of data. I love analyzing trends and what it means for the future. Heck, a quick perusal of my Twitter timeline will reveal that about 90 percent of it is sports statistics, many of which are advanced analytics beyond the realm where many care to venture. But even though numbers can tell you a lot of good stories, my … [Read more...] about Data matters, but so does human element
Landan Kuhlmann
Sienna annexation better sooner than later for all involved
Fort Bend County is growing, much like the rest of Greater Houston. With a growing population comes a greater need for city and county services. It seems one area in particular could benefit from following a fellow county member’s lead. In 2011, Missouri City conducted a periodic review of the potential Sienna Plantation annexation. Alan Mueller, a former acting city manager … [Read more...] about Sienna annexation better sooner than later for all involved
Let’s save the qualifying runs for NASCAR
Everything around us goes a mile a minute these days. From needing to get a drive-through order ready quickly – to which I can attest firsthand from previously working at Whataburger – to someone using I-10 at rush hour as their own personal Indy 500 qualifying track to shave 30 seconds off a one-hour commute and everything in between, everyone everywhere remains in a … [Read more...] about Let’s save the qualifying runs for NASCAR
Local election campaigns offer glimpses of an ideal world
Far too often, politics and the spectacle accompanying them devolve into a culture of name-calling, denigration and downright bullying in order for candidates to build themselves up and tear their opponents down on a personal level. Frankly, it’s something which far too often pervades in our society from the highest levels of government down to the common person on the … [Read more...] about Local election campaigns offer glimpses of an ideal world
Flat tires and friendships – appreciating the best in your life
Every so often, we just need to hit the pause button and reflect on life’s journey, taking time to appreciate each passing moment and the people in our lives. I know I am after a recent happening just days shy of my 27th birthday. I feel like doing so is a necessity from time to time, to keep from going stir crazy in a world that seems to be driving us toward just that. In the … [Read more...] about Flat tires and friendships – appreciating the best in your life