A Houston lawyer who has successfully sued the city over past redistricting plans has taken an unexpected side in the latest battle over voting boundaries: He agrees with Mayor Bill White.

Frumencio Reyes, the dean of Houston-area redistricting litigation, said he believes the mayor made the right decision in putting off redistricting.

(If you're skimming, be sure to check out the vertical portrait of the cigar-smoking Reyes on page 2 of the article.)