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HISD preserves some history at Lantrip Elementary

June 29, 2005 Anne Linehan

HISD is renovating part of a historic school, and KUHF-88.7 has the story: Lantrip [Elementary School] was built in 1914 as Eastwood Elementary, and it’s one of the finest examples of Spanish Mission style architecture

Metro: Trust us

June 28, 2005 Anne Linehan

Trust us: The METRO Solutions transit plan for better mobility calls for the creation and improvement of numerous transportation options over the next 20 years: 72 miles of additional rail service, 50% more bus service,

HISD strengthens code of conduct

June 28, 2005 Anne Linehan

HISD Superintendent Dr. Abe Saavedra is asking for a tougher code of conduct for students, specifically dealing with students who make “hit lists,” and with students who direct gang activities: Superintendent of Schools Abelardo Saavedra

State audit of Metro is available for public review

June 27, 2005 Anne Linehan

Thursday, Metro will be holding a public meeting (it must be public meeting week!) to present the state’s performance audit: The state performance audit of METRO will be the subject of a public hearing to

KTRH obtains draft report on Metro's "stray current" problem

June 27, 2005 Anne Linehan

We posted recently on Metro’s “stray current” problem and how Metro is attempting to keep a draft report from the public, specifically from Tom Bazan who filed an open records request. Well, it appears KTRH-740

Mayor calls special council meeting to present Metro plan

June 27, 2005 Anne Linehan

At the end of Kristen Mack’s Friday column she said that Mayor White was going to present his full Metro expansion plan to city council today. And here’s the mayor’s notice: I hereby request that

Lanier three-peats!

June 27, 2005 Anne Linehan

HISD spokesman Terry Abbott sends word that the Lanier Middle School speech and debate team won its third straight National Junior Forensic League title. Congratulations!

HPD doesn't appreciate red light camera entrepreneurship

June 27, 2005 Anne Linehan

So, a company makes a spray on product that can thwart a red light camera…and HPD is whining: Houston Police Department Lt. Robert Manzo said the city may want to consider an ordinance or a

Steffy: the flawed logic of economic development programs

June 26, 2005 Anne Linehan

Don’t miss Loren Steffy’s column today: Just hours after the Supreme Court’s decision Thursday, Freeport officials began efforts to seize waterfront property from two seafood companies as part of an $8 million marina development, according

Sports Authority finds another project to keep itself busy

June 26, 2005 Anne Linehan

The Sports Authority has a notice posted about its next board meeting, scheduled for Tuesday, June 28. Let’s see if there’s anything interesting on the agenda: 6. Discussion and possible action on resolution approving an