Anne Linehan, Author at blogHOUSTON

Slampo's the bestest!

September 29, 2006 Anne Linehan

A while back, Banjo Jones (proprietor of the Official Blog for the Petrochemical Underarm of Texas) turned us on to a new local blogger named Slampo, and have we ever become fans! As an example

In memory of Officer Rodney Johnson

September 28, 2006 Anne Linehan

Matt Bramanti has linked to a moving photo montage of HPD Officer Rodney Johnson’s funeral procession. Make sure you have some tissue handy.

They almost paced themselves out of contention

September 28, 2006 Anne Linehan

How about them ‘Stros, eh? We have a little saying in our house when procrastination seems to be the order of the day — we’re just pacing ourselves. Perhaps the Astros were just pacing themselves

Revisions to Houston's sanctuary policy?

September 28, 2006 Anne Linehan

Are there rumblings of discontent within HPD about Houston’s (don’t call it a) sanctuary policy? An emailer suggests that is the case. The emailer also suggests we may hear something in the very near future

Houston's #1!

September 26, 2006 Anne Linehan

And it’s a fun list to top (via the Houston Business Journal): Houston has earned the hospitable distinction of being named the country’s most pet-friendly city for travelers, according to travel-industry group AAA. The Bayou

Illegal-immigrant cop killer polite, calm (con't)

September 26, 2006 Anne Linehan

This time the Chron Eye story is courtesy of KHOU-11: In stark contrast to the wild-eyed suspect we first saw taken into custody, Quintero seemed collected, respectful and even sincere, when we sat down with

Mayor: sanctuary policy critics are disrespecting officers

September 26, 2006 Anne Linehan

Mayor White has now entered the illegal immigrant debate by attempting to change the focus (via Matt Stiles, Chronicle): White, who disputes the “sanctuary” label, said critics were “disrespecting officers” by claiming that they aren’t

HCTRA funds to repay a HC Sports & Convention Corp loan (updated)

September 26, 2006 Anne Linehan

See if you can follow the (Harris County) money in this KTRH-740 story: Presently, Harris County uses “hotel-motel taxes” to pay for operations at the Reliant Center, including electric bills, and property insurance. The tax

Houston doesn't need Police Chief Montalvo

September 24, 2006 Anne Linehan

Since I wasn’t able to listen to Chris Baker’s show on Friday, I am listening to the podcast of the show (at Kevin’s suggestion), where the topic was the murder of Officer Rodney Johnson. Wow!

The job description from hell

September 23, 2006 Anne Linehan

The Chron‘s Mike Snyder reports that Mayor White’s director of Neighborhoods and Housing has resigned, citing the desire to get his life back (not exactly using those words): John Walsh, who signed on to help