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Channel 2 fixes another red light camera ticket error

February 19, 2009 Anne Linehan

When last we checked in with KPRC-2’s Ask Amy, she was helping a wrongly ticketed red light runner clear her name. At that time, we noted the moral of the story was to call local

Babe Pages/MOJO experiment fails; Chris Baker back to KPRC

February 18, 2009 Kevin Whited

Mike McGuff and the Radio-Info boards both posted an interesting press release from Clear Channel, which we’ll post in its entirety and comment afterwards: Houston gets a Morning Cup of Joe and a Good Baker

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