Here’s wishing a Happy New Year (in advance) to everyone. Thanks to all the readers, commenters, and emailers who made this little site so much fun in 2006. We’re looking forward to an even better
Via the Chronicle: Gerard J. “Jordy” Tollett announced today that he is leaving his post as president and CEO of the Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau. He said he has decided to pursue other
On Christmas day, the New York Times posted a great story by Lawrence K. Altman on Houston’s renowned Dr. Michael DeBakey, who became the oldest living recipient of the heart surgery he helped pioneer. It’s
Last week, we noted the release of the latest FBI crime statistics, which only confirmed what most Houstonians know to be true about violent crime in the city (it’s increasing). Nonetheless, that didn’t stop MayorWhiteChiefHurtt’s
Via the Houston Business Journal: Adult entertainment company Rick’s Cabaret Inc. reported stronger annual net income and revenue Thursday, aided by robust performances [Anne adds: I’ll bet!] from both new and existing nightclubs. [snip] “The
Rad Sallee has much more on the story of the dumpster full of luggage found near IAH. Apparently, stealing luggage from airports isn’t unheard of: The 68 pieces of baggage that turned up in a
Copper thieves were pretty brazen at a park in southeast Houston, using a bulldozer to dig up the valuable wiring: Someone used a chain and a bulldozer to steal 2,400 feet of buried copper lines
We may have poked a bit of fun last year at the city’s New Year’s Eve celebration with its ascending, Chronicle-esque star, but what’s the deal this year? Last year’s KHOU-11 story made it sound
You know, Metro’s really raking in the dough these days. Lots and lots of tax revenue. The problem is Metro has to dedicate a large portion of that money to the Danger Train and its
Here’s a Los Angeles Times story on Houston’s current economic good fortune: FINE wine flows freely at Tony’s, the dining room of the rich and powerful in this dynamic Sun Belt city. But it always