It’s time for a link roundup to clear out all the stuff we never quite got around to blogging about:
- Green: Budget Shortfall Increased by $23M (Isiah Carey, KRIV-26 News)
I know — let’s give away a few million for a soccer stadium! - Nine out of 10 Houston ISD teachers to get bonuses, despite failing grades for schools (Lynn Walsh, Texas Watchdog)
What budget crisis? - HISD rah-rah on Apollo 20 overlooks consultants' concerns, funding shortfall (Charlotte Aguilar, Examiner News)
- Sheriff Garcia prefers executives over deputies (Big Jolly Politics)
- More Crony Hiring By Harris County Sheriff (Rhymes With Right)
- All aboard? Mass transit can transform Houston's future (George Greanias, Culture Map)
Whereas a seemingly sensible man is overcome by Houtopian delusion. - The sad reality of Metro (Houston's Clear Thinkers)
- Metro chief: Derailing plans now could cost $2 billion (Chris Moran, Houston Chronicle)
Or, a different headline might be — METRO Chief: Building a flawed system in which construction costs have exploded and operating costs can’t be covered represents fiscal responsibility! *wink* - City Hall 'legend' Marty Stein opts to move on (Bradley Olson, Houston Chronicle)
Mayor Parker and her staff continue to frighten off experienced and respected City Hall veterans. - Fare Thee Well Marty Stein (Ponderings)
