February 2006 - Page 4 of 15

Stiles: Facts fuzzy in budget hike

February 22, 2006 Kevin Whited

The Chronicle‘s Matt Stiles fills in the latest details in the bonusgate scandal. Here are a few highlights from his reporting: The city office where four employees received unauthorized bonuses saw a 25 percent increase

Metro's holding public meetings!

February 22, 2006 Anne Linehan

But they’re not about bus route changes. These are related to (the new and improved) Metro Solutions: North Corridor Public Workshop Downtown to Northline Mall Draft Environmental Impact Statement Saturday, February 25 9 a.m. –

Alvarado: In case you've forgotten, I'm still a victim

February 22, 2006 Kevin Whited

KHOU-11’s Doug Miller and Reggie Aqui have yet another account of Mayor Pro Tem Carol Alvarado’s “I’m a victim” act: “I have been astonished and disappointed to discover how easy it was for someone to

Just wondering…

February 22, 2006 Anne Linehan

Does the On Point question change more than once a quarter? A surveillance camera question would be timely, in the very off chance the Chron.com guys are looking for suggestions.

Mayor White explains why Houston needs surveillance cameras

February 22, 2006 Anne Linehan

Sort of. Here is another of those Dallas vs. Houston stories and a quote from Mayor White that apparently explains why Houston needs surveillance cameras: Dallas leaders concede that Houston is ahead in its downtown

Nick Anderson cartoon/blog debuts

February 21, 2006 Kevin Whited

The Chronicle‘s Dean Betz informs that new Chronicle cartoonist Nick Anderson’s work will be archived online… on Anderson’s new blog. Like Chron.com’s other blogs, Anderson’s blog features comments and trackback, so critics and fans are

Lanier appointed to Port Authority

February 21, 2006 Kevin Whited

The Chronicle‘s Bill Murphy reports that Elyse Lanier has a new job: Elyse Lanier, the city’s former first lady and an unabashed booster of Houston, was appointed today as a commissioner on the Port Authority

The bonusgate scandal (cont'd)

February 21, 2006 Kevin Whited

KHOU-11 ran a story from Dan Lauck on the bonusgate scandal, and there’s a little new information: According to sources, [Alice] Lee’s successor Rosie Hernandez, told the three [Mayor Pro Tem’s office] staff members that

Aiyer responds to discussion of op-ed

February 21, 2006 Kevin Whited

Jay Aiyer has kindly responded via email to some questions raised in the forum about his op-ed on training new police officers. I’ve posted his response in the forum, but wanted to link it here

Rodeo asks for long-term gifts, spends less on charity

February 21, 2006 Kevin Whited

The Rodeo is almost here, and that means it’s time for the local media to start promoting the event. Here’s an example from today’s Chronicle: With a limb saw in hand, Ty Whitcomb was ready