Anne Linehan, Author at blogHOUSTON

Houston is on the political fad forefront

March 2, 2005 Anne Linehan

Politicians are fad followers, according to the Reason blog, Out of Control. Let’s look at the list and see if we can recognize any of the trends: If you’re an elected official and you want

Truck zone ordinance is in effect: ka-ching!

March 2, 2005 Anne Linehan

KHOU-11 reminds us that the city’s new truck zone ordinance went into effect Tuesday: “There’s a truck here, no permit, nothing. This is a commercial zone. He got a $300 ticket,” says Wilford Martinez with

Hobby Airport gets wi-fi

March 2, 2005 Anne Linehan

Hobby Airport now has wi-fi: Hobby travelers can use the new high-speed wireless service throughout the airport, including gate areas, restaurants, ticketing and baggage claim at speeds up to 100 times faster than standard dialup.

Metro's top secret ridership numbers

March 2, 2005 Anne Linehan

KHOU-11 gives us a little story on how Metro is keeping track of Rodeo fans: This year, a new computer system keeps track of who is coming from which lot. “We can look and say

Metro is cleaning house

March 1, 2005 Anne Linehan

Metro appears to have moved into its new Lee P. Brown Administration Building, and is ready to auction off unneeded office furniture and equipment from the old Metro headquarters: METRO’s Property Services Division will conduct

Chronically clueless: editors take an unfair shot at HISD

March 1, 2005 Anne Linehan

It’s very disappointing — but all too predictable, unfortunately — that the Chronicle‘s editors don’t get it, regarding TEA head Shirley Neeley’s decision to ignore one requirement of the No Child Left Behind act. Here’s

City Council hears from public on smoking ban

March 1, 2005 Anne Linehan

Today and tomorrow are public comment days regarding Mayor White’s proposed smoking ban: Houstonians can voice their opinions to city council Tuesday and Wednesday about a proposed smoking ban that has sparked a heated debate

Hollywood in Houston

March 1, 2005 Anne Linehan

The Houston Architecture Info Forum has a fun discussion going about movies that have been filmed in Houston.

MAP in Montgomery County

February 28, 2005 Anne Linehan

South Montgomery County has its own Motorist Assistance Program: The function of the taxpayer-funded program, which costs about $130,000 per year in salaries and fuel, is to reduce auto accidents caused by rubbernecking drivers distracted

Spur 527 and Houston signage

February 28, 2005 Anne Linehan

Outbound Spur 527 will be closed this weekend, and when it reopens, drivers will notice some changes: This weekend, the Texas Department of Transportation enters the last step of the final phase of rebuilding the