Anne Linehan, Author at blogHOUSTON

HISD graduates overcome tremendous odds

May 22, 2005 Anne Linehan

HISD spokesman Terry Abbott recently sent out a release with some inspiring graduation success stories. I’m a complete pushover for beating-the-odds stories, so I’m going to reprint the entire piece in the extended entry. Congratulations

A thank you, from blogHOUSTON

May 21, 2005 Anne Linehan

We had a terrific time at the Armadillo Palace last night. Thanks to everyone who came out to join us — it was great putting faces to names and catching up with everyone. Special thanks

Don't forget about Metro's latest service "improvements"

May 21, 2005 Anne Linehan

Metro has posted a press release reminder of some impending service changes, otherwise known as “improvements“: METRO also will launch a new bus route – the 59 Aldine Mail Crosstown – to serve the Aldine

Millie Bush is the best dog park

May 21, 2005 Anne Linehan

This is pretty neat: the Millie Bush Bark Park has been named the best dog park in the U.S.: Millie Bush Bark Park in far west Houston has been ranked the best in the nation

Armadillo Palace reminder

May 20, 2005 Anne Linehan

Don’t forget: Armadillo Palace this afternoon/evening, beginning about 5 p.m. We would love to see you there!

Metro wants an extra $100 million

May 20, 2005 Anne Linehan

This certainly takes some nerve:

Feds accuse local developer of bribing former city official

May 20, 2005 Anne Linehan

Dan Feldstein has quite an eye-opening story in this morning’s Chronicle: The developer of the Houston Emergency Center gave cash in a bag to a top city official and promised her boyfriend about $250,000 if

73% of HISD students pass harder TAKS reading test

May 19, 2005 Anne Linehan

There is something missing from this story on HISD: The percentage of Houston ISD students passing the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills dropped for every grade level under this year’s tougher standards, the school

Armadillo Palace — this Friday!

May 18, 2005 Anne Linehan

Laurence Simon and Kevin Whited want to check out the Armadillo Palace, and Laurence thinks this would be a great opportunity to have a get-together. So, here we go! This Friday, May 20th, beginning around

HISD honors teachers of the year

May 18, 2005 Anne Linehan

Hang on to your hats — Jason Spencer has written a positive story about HISD: A Westside High School math teacher who decorates his doorway with shaved hair and an Anderson Elementary teacher whose proudest