2007 - Page 44 of 81 - blogHOUSTON

Astrodome redevelopment group feels like it complied with financing deadline

June 3, 2007 Kevin Whited

The Chronicle‘s Bill Murphy reports that the group hoping to remake the Astrodome into a convention center hotel/destination contends it met a (relaxed) deadline to show it can obtain financing: A company that aims to

Montalvo strikes again!

June 3, 2007 Kevin Whited

KHOU-11’s Mark Greenblatt reports on the latest gaffe by HPD’s frequently entertaining assistant police chief Martha Montalvo: So what did HPD have to say [about crime reporting questions]? They said they are doing everything correctly,

Not a bad gig…

June 3, 2007 Kevin Whited

Last week, the Chronicle‘s Rad Sallee reported that METRO has extended the contract of CEO Frank “Procurement Disaster” Wilson: The Metropolitan Transit Authority board approved a two-year contract extension Thursday for president and CEO Frank

Build your local news dream team

June 3, 2007 Kevin Whited

Earlier in the week, Chronicle columnist Ken Hoffman held a mock draft for his local news “dream team.” Today, he commented on some reader letters related to the same. So, who would be on your

Brazos Bookstore hosts Senator Kerry, remembers Molly Ivins, and celebrates the "religion of no religion"

May 31, 2007 Vikk Simmons

Brazos Bookstore (2421 Bissonnet) has a triple-header for H-Town’s Democrats, liberals, and/or progressives and it begins tonight. I’m sure politicos of every stripe are welcome but the interest level may be highest for those who

Granato, Hoffman returning to Houston radio

May 31, 2007 Kevin Whited

The Chronicle‘s David Barron posts today that John Granato and Chronicle columnist Ken Hoffman both will be returning to Houston radio shortly. Granato, who recently left KILT-610, will be launching a show this summer on

Off to Dallas

May 31, 2007 Anne Linehan

Almost two weeks ago I told you that my son’s baseball team — the Spring Klein Red Sox — had won the USSSA South Zone tournament for their age and class level. With that win,

Grab the camera and head for Hempstead's Liendo Plantation this Saturday

May 31, 2007 Vikk Simmons

Yes, I know. I have the blogHOUSTON posting bug. Many of you may already be familiar with Liendo Plantation, its rich history, and the annual Civil War reenactment weekend held in November. If you haven’t

Houston Press: St. Louis telemarketer tries, fails to sell Chron

May 30, 2007 Kevin Whited

In his latest Hairballs column for the Houston Press, Richard Connelly describes a call the Press got from a St. Louis-based telemarketer trying to sell subscriptions to the Houston Chronicle. The exchange is too hilarious

The return of the frogs

May 30, 2007 Vikk Simmons

Houston, you asked for it: Frogs! a sequel exhibition opens Friday for a full summer run. This city is frog-crazy, and that’s probably a good thing given all the recent rain. Any chance of peace