HAPPY FRIDAY everyone! Here’s today’s morning news roundup:
- Metro: Completion of 3 light-rail lines pushed back up to a year (Examiner News)
That METRO backtrack yesterday came following (dubious) assertions on Wednesday that METRO hoped to push ahead on schedule. - METRO’s alleged violations to delay construction of rails (Deborah Wrigley, KTRK-13 News)
Alleged? Come on, now, KTRK headline writer. - Perry quick to pounce on White-Metro connection (Joe Holley, Houston Chronicle)
As mayor, White was known for his aversion to delegating when it came to executive decision-making, but Katy Bacon, White’s campaign spokeswoman, noted that Wilson was hired by the board, not the mayor, after a search firm conducted an national search.
Bacon said White was told one candidate — Wilson – stood out as one of the most experienced transit executives in the country.
As we noted Wednesday, perhaps more careful vetting was in order. Wilson’s troubles in Jersey were already making news, although the damning investigation had not yet concluded.
UPDATE: Cory Crow adds what Holley left out of his story.
- Crime lab director says “It’s a new day” (Isiah Carey, KRIV-26 News)
How many times have we heard that? Let’s hope it’s finally true. - Group sues to block vote on banning red-light cameras (Bradley Olson, Houston Chronicle)
- Houston Texans, Year Nine (Houston’s Clear Thinkers)
- Lefty Party Bloggers: Truth? We Don’t Need No Truth! (Big Jolly Politics)
Big Jolly is back from vacation and blasting away, with the read of the week!
