Month: August 2006

KTRK-13 reports that City Council is considering expanding the so-called “civility ordinance” that targets homeless squatters. The usual Councilmember was not happy that her colleagues are considering the issue: “It’s amazing to me that here

KRIV-26 reporter Isiah Carey tried out Mayor White’s preferred approach for dealing with street beggars Monday. It didn’t go over very well. BACKGROUND: Homeless court, panhandling campaign kick off this week.

KTRH-740’s Brent Fuller was early to report that Harris County Commissioners Court unanimously approved a letter of intent by a private group that hopes redevelop the Astrodome: Today, commissioners formally approved a letter of intent

KTRK-13’s Miya Shay reports that the Veterans Day Parade that was under threat of cancellation will be held after all: The fate of the annual Veterans’ Day parade was decided Monday morning at Houston City

KHOU-11 reports that Mayor White is asking for help raising money for the new downtown park and giving it a name: on the open land in front of the GRB, civic leaders picture a dozen

Curiously, this week’s Requests for Council Authorization and backup to the Agenda were ready and posted before the Agenda itself. Normally, I copy the Council Agenda from the city’s website, and then add notes from