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Sunshine is blogHOUSTON's friend

June 29, 2005 Kevin Whited

Chronicle metro/state editorialist Rick Casey brings up an old topic today: The result is that Andy Taylor may be, legally speaking, absolutely correct. If that turns out to be the case, look for the Legislature

AmericaSupportsYou.mil omits Humvee adoption

June 29, 2005 Kevin Whited

The Lone Star Times today posted a link to AmericaSupportsYou.mil and declared its support of American troops. Given the effort by the Lone Star Times, KSEV-700, and at least one prominent weblog to raise money

Biggio hit for 268th time, sets modern record

June 29, 2005 Kevin Whited

Tom Kirkendall calls our attention to the news that Astros second basemen Craig Biggio was hit by a pitch for the 268th time today, passing Don Baylor to claim the modern Major League record. It’s

Beware tailgate thievery at Park and Pillages

June 29, 2005 Anne Linehan

It’s very hard to keep up with crime at Metro’s Park and Pillages. One day we hear crime has been conquered thanks to Metro’s PART F (Park and Ride Task Force) and then another day

HISD preserves some history at Lantrip Elementary

June 29, 2005 Anne Linehan

HISD is renovating part of a historic school, and KUHF-88.7 has the story: Lantrip [Elementary School] was built in 1914 as Eastwood Elementary, and it’s one of the finest examples of Spanish Mission style architecture

Metro: Trust us

June 28, 2005 Anne Linehan

Trust us: The METRO Solutions transit plan for better mobility calls for the creation and improvement of numerous transportation options over the next 20 years: 72 miles of additional rail service, 50% more bus service,

From METRO Solutions to Galleria redevelopment?

June 28, 2005 Kevin Whited

In her excellent “Trust Us” post earlier, Anne Linehan linked to this story by Nancy Sarnoff. For those METRO patrons wondering why METRO has cut their bus services and is now giving them buses that

HISD strengthens code of conduct

June 28, 2005 Anne Linehan

HISD Superintendent Dr. Abe Saavedra is asking for a tougher code of conduct for students, specifically dealing with students who make “hit lists,” and with students who direct gang activities: Superintendent of Schools Abelardo Saavedra

State audit of Metro is available for public review

June 27, 2005 Anne Linehan

Thursday, Metro will be holding a public meeting (it must be public meeting week!) to present the state’s performance audit: The state performance audit of METRO will be the subject of a public hearing to

KTRH obtains draft report on Metro's "stray current" problem

June 27, 2005 Anne Linehan

We posted recently on Metro’s “stray current” problem and how Metro is attempting to keep a draft report from the public, specifically from Tom Bazan who filed an open records request. Well, it appears KTRH-740