February 2005 - Page 6 of 15

The "outsiders" outrage that won't die down

February 19, 2005 Anne Linehan

We previously noted the Chronicle‘s inaccurate coverage of HISD Superintendent Abe Saavedra’s State of the Schools speech last week, where Jason Spencer mischaracterized what Superintendent Saavedra said, by writing that “outsiders” would be brought in

Wanted: a policy of clear and transparent corrections

February 18, 2005 Anne Linehan

Following up on this tortuous clarification post from last night, I see that the Chronicle‘s Jason Spencer has written a story about HISD employees submitting proposals to take over management of three underperforming HISD high

Congratulations, Chief Hurtt!

February 18, 2005 Kevin Whited

KHOU-11 reports that police chief Harold Hurtt has finally fulfilled the requirements necessary to wear the HPD uniform: After almost a year on the job, Houston Police Chief Harold Hurtt will finally be able to

Sen. Whitmire explains why he pushed for $AFEclear reform

February 18, 2005 Anne Linehan

Sen. Whitmire has written an op-ed in today’s Chronicle about why he fought to change $AFEclear: My involvement will also have a positive effect on the Safe Clear program. What my critics fail to realize

Pedicures and mammoths

February 18, 2005 Anne Linehan

MeMo alerts us that she’s going to be on the radio again: MeMo is here for another NPR stint on Wait, Wait, Don’t Tell Me. Anne Linehan of BlogHouston.net can feel free to schedule an

Hyatt Regency in foreclosure

February 18, 2005 Anne Linehan

The Dallas Morning News is reporting that Houston’s Hyatt Regency is in foreclosure: A year after Texas’ biggest city opened a municipally financed convention center hotel downtown, the city’s former flagship hotel

Food and drink roundup (02-18-2005 edition)

February 18, 2005 Kevin Whited

Heading into a three-day weekend for some, Houston’s food and drink reviewers have several articles for your consideration. Alison Cook finds the atmosphere at Smith and Wollensky to be impressive, but the food is another

The new and (re)improved SAFEclear

February 18, 2005 Anne Linehan

Mayor White has formally announced the SAFEclear changes that we have been hearing about for the past week: The proposal focuses on several areas of cooperation. They are:

Things that make Houston great

February 17, 2005 Kevin Whited

Alex Whitlock has posted a list, “Ten Things I Believe Makes Houston Great.” What about it, folks? Agree? Disagree? Your own additions? Feel free to add to Alex’s comments and/or to discuss on our message

Motorist Assistance Program receives huge equipment donation

February 17, 2005 Kevin Whited

KPRC-2 reports that a private group has boosted its contribution of vehicles to what should be an expanded Motorist Assistance Program: A local group gave a green light Thursday to the mayor’s plan to save