December 2006 - Page 2 of 9

An alternative (and award-winning) graffiti-abatement program

December 27, 2006 Anne Linehan

We all know how Houston has decided to handle graffiti — punish property owners who are the victims of taggers. Another way of dealing with the problem is exhibited by the Greater East End Management

How did all that luggage get in a dumpster?

December 27, 2006 Anne Linehan

Talk about a strange story: A dumpster full of luggage was discovered at a pet store near Bush Intercontinental: Airline workers are trying to match 68 pieces of stolen luggage with lost claims while police

Cross-training at the Chronicle?

December 26, 2006 Anne Linehan

Today the Chron‘s Middle East Bureau (did you know there is one?) has a local news story posted. Did the Chron fly the Middle East Bureau reporter in from wherever his Middle East office is

Metro makes some personnel changes

December 26, 2006 Anne Linehan

Metro’s been busy at the tail-end of 2006 with some high-profile personnel moves. Here’s the first announcement: METRO Board of Directors member Louise Richman, will join METRO’s staff January 3, 2007 as its new Vice

Danger Train collision

December 26, 2006 Anne Linehan

As mentioned in the forum today, the Danger Train crashed into a red light-running car this afternoon. KHOU-11 has video and a few more details: An onboard camera captured video of a Metro rail colliding

Do we need to get him a present?

December 26, 2006 Anne Linehan

Today is Wayne Dolcefino Day! Harris County Judge Robert Eckels and Houston City Councilman Michael Berry have proclaimed December 26, 2006 as Wayne Dolcefino Day. It’s also Wayne’s 50th birthday. The proclamation lists Wayne’s achievements

Feliz Navidad!

December 25, 2006 Kevin Whited

Via Chron.com (above), we’re pleased to see that Pancho Claus made an appearance in Houston for Christmas. Anne Linehan had previously expressed concern that Mayor White did not include Pancho Claus in his holiday festivities.

Holiday slowdown

December 23, 2006 Kevin Whited

The big holiday weekend is finally upon us, and posting will likely be slow to nonexistent over the next few days. Here’s wishing everyone a Merry Whatever Holiday You Celebrate! ANNE ADDS: Merry Christmas everyone!

Slampo rains on the Project Row Houses parade

December 22, 2006 Kevin Whited

Crazy bloggers. Sometimes they just can’t resist providing a little… what is that word? Perspective. Yeah, that’s it. But I’ve gotten a little ahead of myself. Backtrack to December 17, when the New York Times

Channel 2 is getting serious!

December 22, 2006 Kevin Whited

The Chronicle‘s David Barron reports that KPRC-2 is planning to “get serious about sports” … by chasing longtime Houston sports guy Steve Mark. Because, you know, chasing guys has been so effective at getting channel