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Does Bill White hate puppies? (cont'd)

February 17, 2009 Kevin Whited

The Chronicle has run another story on BARC, the city’s long-problematic animal shelter that hasn’t shown much improvement under our seemingly disinterested mayor. Here’s an excerpt, from the top of the story: In 2005, Mayor

Calamity: Government officials are putting off some purchases!

February 17, 2009 Kevin Whited

We’re in the midst of an economic downturn. People are losing jobs and homes. The credit market is tight. And there is a great deal of uncertainty (malaise, even). Naturally, it’s time for the area’s

Texas Watchdog is looking for a metro reporter

February 16, 2009 Kevin Whited

The Chronicle may be in the midst of its latest downsizing, but not everybody in the news biz is shrinking. Texas Watchdog, the local watchdog journalism outfit, is looking to add a metro reporter. Here’s

Terry Hayes, RIP

February 15, 2009 Kevin Whited

Matt Stiles passes along word via twitter that Terry Hayes, the Chronicle‘s “Cancer Diva” blogger, has passed away from the disease. Chron.com has posted the unfortunate news here. The Cancer Diva blog was a real

Happy Valentine's Day

February 15, 2009 Jason

Hope everyone had a good Valentine’s Day. There are thousands of good people who love each other celebrating with each other. It’s kind of odd that the Houston Chronicle’s Jennifer Leahy writes a touching story

Talk about Karma

February 14, 2009 Jason

Last year 25-year old Nicholas Hernandez was arrested for drunk driving: Harris County Assistant District Attorney Brent Mayr said Hernandez was arrested after the Aug. 3, wreck which killed James Kelleher, 26, and his passenger,

More staff reductions at the Chron

February 13, 2009 Kevin Whited

The Chronicle has announced more staff layoffs. This time, at least 10% of the workforce will be cut. Banjo Jones has posted the memo from Jack Sweeney.

Activists sue to force City Council expansion, redistricting

February 12, 2009 Kevin Whited

The Chronicle‘s Bradley Olson reports that activists have sued to force Mayor White’s administration to expand City Council: Community activists have filed a lawsuit alleging the city of Houston has violated the Voting Rights Act

KHOU's Desel returns to the newsroom after health scare

February 11, 2009 Kevin Whited

The Chronicle‘s David Barron has a nice profile today on KHOU-11 reporter Jeremy Desel, who is back to work after a health scare that involved heart surgery back in December. It’s good to hear he’s

New Chron Eye profiles killer/rapist

February 11, 2009 Kevin Whited

There’s a new Chron Eye for the Death Row Killer Guy today. The profile centers on Johnny Ray Johnson, whose rap sheet includes four murders and more than a dozen rapes (including the rape of