Anne Linehan, Author at blogHOUSTON

Nativity scene opponent in high dudgeon, needs Christmas spirit

December 21, 2005 Anne Linehan

A Professional Sensitive has himself all worked up in Fort Bend County: That nativity scene in dispute is in New Territory in Fort Bend County. It’s not sitting well with everyone living there. Opponents say

Person of the Year (updated)

December 21, 2005 Anne Linehan

Chris Baker is taking nominations for Man of the Year. He thinks it should be Mayor White. What do you think? I say Judge Eckels. UPDATE: Okay, now Chris is getting in the spirit of

HISD increases police presence at schools with Katrina students

December 21, 2005 Anne Linehan

HISD is beefing up its law enforcement in response to some high-profile incidents involving Katrina evacuee-students: HISD students will come back to class after the holidays to safer schools. The school district announced Wednesday it

Metro acquires downtown property for future needs

December 20, 2005 Anne Linehan

The Houston Business Journal has a lengthy article with details of the latest done deal by Metro’s Real Estate Development Division: The complicated set of real estate transactions gives Metro control of 20 acres just

Looking for her best life now

December 20, 2005 Anne Linehan

KTRK-13 reports on a little something that happened when the Osteen family was heading off on vacation: Taking time off from the high profile hustle and bustle of running a mega-church, Lakewood Church Pastor Joel

Astros say goodbye to Alan Ashby

December 20, 2005 Anne Linehan

Did anyone else see this coming? Alan Ashby, who played 11 years for the Astros and worked in the broadcast booth for eight years, was told today that he will not be retained by the

Sanctuary policy could jeopardize federal funding

December 20, 2005 Anne Linehan

Newly elected Rep. John Campbell (R-CA) was just on Hugh Hewitt’s show (KNTH-1070), and one thing they discussed was an amendment Campbell successfully added to recent House legislation on illegal immigration. Rep. Campbell explained that

Can someone please buy Metro a clue?

December 19, 2005 Anne Linehan

Rad Sallee’s Move It! column has some Metro tidbits in it today, including this: The public gave the Metro board some licks Thursday at its last regular meeting of the year. Janis Scott brought a

Mayor White rides in police car, says crime will end

December 18, 2005 Anne Linehan

KTRK-13 reports that Mayor White wanted to get up close and personal with Houston’s crime problem: The shooting death of an evacuee living in a motel is exactly the kind of crime Mayor Bill White

Two local groups desperately need financial help

December 17, 2005 Anne Linehan

Due to the demands of recent events, two Houston-area groups are in need of financial assistance. First is the Houston Food Bank: The Houston Food Bank, along with many other social service organizations, is suffering