Anne Linehan, Author at blogHOUSTON

Katy Freeway reopens

January 30, 2005 Anne Linehan

The Katy Freeway has reopened after this weekend’s construction closure: Interstate 10 east- and westbound between Silber and Washington has been reopened after weekend construction crews shut it down. The I-10 and Loop 610 connector

Chronicle covers $AFEclear loophole

January 29, 2005 Anne Linehan

In typical Chronicle fashion, today we get some local “olds”: The city will try to revoke the permits of 30 wrecker drivers licensed under the Safe Clear mandatory towing ordinance after discovering that they have

Do red light cameras reduce accidents or generate revenue?

January 28, 2005 Anne Linehan

Recently, Mayor Bill White convinced City Council to approve red light traffic cameras, ostensibly to improve safety. However, some of us think it’s more likely a new way to generate revenue, kind of like $AFEclear.

Where's the $AFEclear wrecker going to leave a stranded driver?

January 28, 2005 Anne Linehan

Here are some $AFEclear questions: if a wrecker tows your car, how do you know that the driver is going to leave you in a safe place? What if you are in an unfamiliar part

Rock radio returns to Houston

January 28, 2005 Anne Linehan

Those of us who were missing KLOL have something to smile about: At noon Thursday, Cumulus Media flipped the former KRWP-FM Power 97.5 urban contemporary station to Rock 97.5. The first song played was AC/DC’s

Katy Freeway closure

January 28, 2005 Anne Linehan

KHOU-11 provides details of the Katy Freeway closure this weekend and how to get around it: According to TXDOT, the main lanes of I-10 eastbound and westbound, including the HOV lanes, between Silber and Washington

Southwest leaving Bush Intercontinental

January 27, 2005 Anne Linehan

Southwest Airlines will discontinue flights at Bush Intercontinental Airport in April: Flights will continue as scheduled through April 2, and passengers with reservations after that will be offered flights out of Houston’s Hobby Airport .

Packin' heat on the Danger Train

January 27, 2005 Anne Linehan

The Chronicle is reporting that Metro will allow riders to carry licensed handguns on board its trains and buses: Metro board members are expected to vote this afternoon to repeal the restriction, which has been

HISD institutes hiring freeze

January 27, 2005 Anne Linehan

HISD Superintendent Abe Saavedra has ordered a hiring freeze for all non-teaching positions: HISD’s budget has been cut more than $100 million in the past four years. Dr. Saavedra’s order requires Texas’ largest school district

Chronicle talks style vs. substance

January 26, 2005 Anne Linehan

This is the headline across the top of today’s “star” section: Style Vs. Substance At first I thought it was going to be a story about the Chronicle‘s redesign, which aimed for an easier-to-read format