January 2005 - Page 2 of 16

Do recent events signal McLane's desire to sell the Astros?

January 30, 2005 Anne Linehan

Tom Kirkendall has some thoughts about the future of Drayton McLane: […]I have suspected for awhile that Drayton is preparing to sell the Stros. Given that Drayton is the best owner in Stros’ history, I

Chronicle publishes Saddam Hussein apologist on Iraq election day

January 30, 2005 Anne Linehan

Here’s an eye-opening op-ed choice to run on the day when the people of Iraq are voting — freely voting: In defense of Saddam Hussein: Iraqi dictator has been demonized

Katy Freeway reopens

January 30, 2005 Anne Linehan

The Katy Freeway has reopened after this weekend’s construction closure: Interstate 10 east- and westbound between Silber and Washington has been reopened after weekend construction crews shut it down. The I-10 and Loop 610 connector

Chronicle covers $AFEclear loophole

January 29, 2005 Anne Linehan

In typical Chronicle fashion, today we get some local “olds”: The city will try to revoke the permits of 30 wrecker drivers licensed under the Safe Clear mandatory towing ordinance after discovering that they have

Food and drink roundup (01-28-2005 edition)

January 28, 2005 Kevin Whited

Houston’s food and drink reviewers put out a fair amount of copy this week. Robb Walsh continues his ongoing quest for Houston’s best dim sum. Alison Cook is off this week, but Dai Huynh returns

PDA-Friendly option added

January 28, 2005 Kevin Whited

We’ve finally set up a PDA friendly skin of the main page of the site. It’s also available on the main menu in the sidebar, under PDA Friendly. The page contains a link to simplify

Dan Patrick comments on programming philosophy, recent ratings

January 28, 2005 Kevin Whited

The Brazosport News regularly posts updates on Houston radio ratings, and that recently prompted some discussion in our comments, including a request for blogHOUSTON commenter and KSEV-700 guru David Benzion to elaborate on their meaning.

DMN, Chron updates on Southwest's IAH decision

January 28, 2005 Kevin Whited

Yesterday, Anne Linehan noted the Chronicle‘s coverage of Southwest Airlines’ decision to end its operations at Bush Intercontinental Airport. Today, Dallas Morning News columnist Suzanne Marta provides the sort of detailed coverage that we’d like

Do red light cameras reduce accidents or generate revenue?

January 28, 2005 Anne Linehan

Recently, Mayor Bill White convinced City Council to approve red light traffic cameras, ostensibly to improve safety. However, some of us think it’s more likely a new way to generate revenue, kind of like $AFEclear.

Dan Lovett to host new weekly tv sports show

January 28, 2005 Kevin Whited

David Barron reports that Dan Lovett will be returning to Houston television: Veteran Houston broadcaster Dan Lovett returns to the airwaves with The Point After, premiering at 10:30 p.m. Saturday on KPXB (Ch. 49). Dan