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Sanchez to make political comeback… as treasurer?

December 26, 2005 Kevin Whited

In her Friday politics column, Kristen Mack reported on news that’s been circulating among Republicans for a few weeks now: Former City Councilman and twice-defeated mayoral candidate Orlando Sanchez wants to wage a comeback —

A tale of two (pitiful) Metros

December 26, 2005 Anne Linehan

Rad Sallee looks at and compares accident problems with the Danger Train and Los Angeles’ new (don’t say Bus) Rapid Transit:

The sorry state of Chronicle headlines

December 25, 2005 Anne Linehan

We’ve pointed out numerous times the Chronicle‘s lousy headline writing, and today we have a fine example: HISD schools suffering ‘compassion fatigue’: Fights, arrests and suspensions mark attempts to absorb more than 20,000 evacuees Wow!

Chron LiveJournalists' wish for Christmas: even profit distribution

December 25, 2005 Anne Linehan

From today’s Christmas editorial: Christmas, which this year falls on the same day as Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights, is a Christian holy day that has become a large part of the nation’s diverse

Metro gets an F-

December 24, 2005 Anne Linehan

Laurence Simon had quite a Friday night, thanks to Metro. It included walking 4.5 miles! Do you suppose George DeMontrond, Frank Wilson, David Wolff or Mayor White have ever used Metro’s services? Privatize Metro! KEVIN

More information on Houston's new soccer team

December 23, 2005 Anne Linehan

Here’s the City of Houston’s press release announcing the new soccer team. It contains some information that’s new to me…but maybe not to you.

Pickup truck derails Danger Train

December 23, 2005 Anne Linehan

The Danger Train had a bit of a problem Friday: Several people are recovering after a light rail accident Friday. A pickup truck slammed into the train on Main at Elgin downtown and sent part

Limited holiday posting

December 22, 2005 Kevin Whited

I wanted to let readers know that posting from me is likely to be limited until next week. Here’s wishing readers, commenters, local journalists, local politicians, local bloggers, and anyone we’ve left out a very

Murder rate in Houston skyrockets

December 22, 2005 Kevin Whited

KPRC-2 reports that the murder rate in Houston has recently skyrocketed: The last couple of months have not helped Houston’s increased number of homicides, KPRC Local 2 reported Wednesday. At a news conference on Wednesday,

Discussing the soccer stadium

December 22, 2005 Anne Linehan

Councilman Michael Berry is on KTRH-740 right now talking about who’ll pay for the new soccer stadium. Tune in and give him a call, if you are so inclined. RELATED: Pro soccer team seeks public