2004 - Page 24 of 50 - blogHOUSTON

Metro is slashing more bus routes

November 5, 2004 Anne Linehan

Apparently the glare coming off those shiny light rail trains has obscured the vision of Metro Bigs, because in the past couple of weeks two more bus routes have been discontinued. Here’s the Chronicle‘s story

HISD candidates still shrouded in secrecy

November 4, 2004 Anne Linehan

The list of candidates for HISD’s top job has been narrowed to four, but those names are, shhh, still a secret: Board President Karla Cisneros declined to reveal any information about the candidates the trustees

A followup we'd like to see on KTRK-13

November 4, 2004 Kevin Whited

KTRK-13’s Jessica Willey had the following story earlier tonight: Exclusive interview with woman accused of severing husband’s penis We know there’s incredible pressure to deliver ratings in the tv news game, but is this really

How long before Houston imitates Fort Worth?

November 4, 2004 Kevin Whited

Mayor White and Chief Hurtt defend the decision to spend $5 million on Taser equipment (despite the city’s failure to address HPD’s manpower shortages) because they contend it will save lives. Meanwhile, our friends at

Food and drink roundup (11-04-2004 edition)

November 4, 2004 Kevin Whited

This week in Houston food reviews has Robb Walsh visiting Saffron, a new Moroccan restaurant on Lexington just off Shepherd. After a review that foodies should appreciate, Walsh concludes: Belly dancers, exotic cocktails and an

Live music roundup (11-04-2004 edition)

November 4, 2004 Kevin Whited

David Cobb returns with his great rock-oriented local music roundup this week. As usual, we’re happy to highlight notable live music in the Americana/folk/Texas country music genre: Thursday, November 4 Davin James, Blancos Honky Tonk

Chris Baker is moving on up!

November 4, 2004 Anne Linehan

Recently on the Chris Baker radio show (KPRC-950 AM), program director Ken Charles gave Chris the big news that he is now the number one afternoon radio host in Houston. Today that is followed up

Hurtt gets his stun guns

November 3, 2004 Kevin Whited

Two weeks ago, City Council shelved a decision to pay $5 million for Taser equipment. KHOU-11 reports that City Council approved the purchase today. It’s good to know that city has $5 million to throw

The editors need some sleep

November 3, 2004 Anne Linehan

Obviously a late election night impacted the judgment of the Chronicle editors. There is simply no other explanation for this editorial: In contrast, the number of Iraqi civilians who have died in the past 18

Haven't they had enough practice?

November 3, 2004 Kevin Whited

Metro has announced they will be conducting an emergency drill on November 10: METRO will conduct an emergency response drill from 1 to 2:30 p.m. November 10 adjacent to the Fannin South parking area at