June 2009 - Page 4 of 5

Port of Houston's new security district

June 11, 2009 Anne Linehan

The Houston Business Journal reports that Commissioners Court has given its blessing to a new public-private partnership: The Harris County Commissioners Court has approved the creation of the Houston Ship Channel Security District, a public-private

Cy-Fair ISD decides it can't afford homestead exemption

June 10, 2009 Anne Linehan

But a couple of years ago, the district could afford an $807 million bond issue. Go figure. Cory Crow has been keeping up with the story. You can read his thoughts here and here.

Making Houston even more inviting

June 9, 2009 Anne Linehan

See if this reminds you of a circular firing squad: Warning: More tickets, tows, boots on the way for Houston cars Parking scofflaws who drive under the radar are more likely to be nabbed under

Peter Brown for mayor AND school superintendent

June 9, 2009 Anne Linehan

Peter Brown showed that he’s not just an expert in the architectural arena. No, he’s also quite the expert when it comes to local school issues, as the Chron’s Bradley Olson recently posted on the

Beware mass transit "green" claims

June 8, 2009 Anne Linehan

Tom Bazan has long been skeptical of light rail proponents’ claims that it is the more eco-friendly transit choice. Along that line, there’s a new study out that underscores his point: Well, there could be

"Too many puppies…"

June 7, 2009 Jason

Today in the Houston Chronicle there is a story about too many juveniles being certified to stand trial in the adult criminal justice system. In 2007 and 2008 alone, Harris County juvenile judges transferred 160

HPD Officer disciplined for quick decision

June 7, 2009 Jason

The police always take flak for their actions on the street. Police Departments all have policies designed to limit their liability in a lawsuit. However, the dirty little secret is that no policy manual can

9 Time DWI Gets 75 Year Prison Term

June 6, 2009 Jason

KTRK ABC 13’s website has a story of a Brazoria County man with 9 previous convictions for driving while intoxicated getting a 75-year prison term. Keith Peltier got his first DWI conviction in 1986. His

Washington Avenue: 30 bars, 10 blocks, lots of drunks

June 5, 2009 Anne Linehan

Sounds inviting! KHOU-11 reports the homeowners have some….concerns: 11 News rode along with Steffan, a 17-year police veteran, to witness firsthand what he and his fellow officers encounter on a typical Friday night. There were

"Pedestrial realms" to be considered by Council

June 4, 2009 Anne Linehan

The Chron’s Mike Snyder has the exciting details: The city’s urban transit corridors ordinance, which it began developing in June 2006, is expected to be considered by the City Council in July. It would offer