Anne Linehan, Author at blogHOUSTON

Today's Chron news story undermines yesterday's port editorial

February 23, 2006 Anne Linehan

Does any major newspaper in America have a more hapless editorial board than the Houston Chronicle? It’s hard to think of one. Yesterday the Editorial LiveJournalists wrote about the port-selling brouhaha, the media’s latest hysteria:

Chronicle: surveillance cameras are no biggie

February 23, 2006 Anne Linehan

Is this going to be the official Chronicle position on surveillance cameras: that there are already lots of cameras around Houston, so what’s a few more? Police Chief Harold Hurtt sparked debate with his recent

A gloom descends on 801 Texas Avenue

February 23, 2006 Anne Linehan

Those spacing concerns were a bust. From the Chronicle: Affidavits back Cheney’s account of shooting Eyewitness statements about Vice President Dick Cheney’s accidental shooting of his quail hunting partner largely confirm previous accounts with some

Grand Parkway H and I-1 segments ready for public input

February 23, 2006 Anne Linehan

via the Baytown Sun: Segments H and I-1 are the subject of two “public scoping hearings” slated for Tuesday in Dayton and Wednesday in Mont Belvieu. The segments, which are being considered together, would run

Emissions and smart pigs

February 23, 2006 Anne Linehan

Banjo Jones tells us about a little something that should upset both PETA and Dina Cappiello: Dow Chemical, in its continuing efforts to protect the environment, intentionally released 194 lbs. of nitric oxide and 194

Metro's holding public meetings!

February 22, 2006 Anne Linehan

But they’re not about bus route changes. These are related to (the new and improved) Metro Solutions: North Corridor Public Workshop Downtown to Northline Mall Draft Environmental Impact Statement Saturday, February 25 9 a.m. –

Just wondering…

February 22, 2006 Anne Linehan

Does the On Point question change more than once a quarter? A surveillance camera question would be timely, in the very off chance the Chron.com guys are looking for suggestions.

Mayor White explains why Houston needs surveillance cameras

February 22, 2006 Anne Linehan

Sort of. Here is another of those Dallas vs. Houston stories and a quote from Mayor White that apparently explains why Houston needs surveillance cameras: Dallas leaders concede that Houston is ahead in its downtown

Why is the Chron silent on Chief Hurtt's surveillance camera plan?

February 21, 2006 Anne Linehan

We are still waiting for the Editorial LiveJournalists to denounce Chief Hurtt’s plan to place surveillance cameras in public spaces, apartment complexes, and private homes. It is hard to believe that the Chronicle can get

Did you know Rep. Culberson is working on border security?

February 20, 2006 Anne Linehan

Last week Rep. John Culberson was on with Chris Baker, and while I didn’t get to hear all of the interview, I did hear Rep. Culberson mention something about his work in getting $100 million