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Two more area institutions closing down

December 27, 2007 Kevin Whited

Two Houston-area landmarks will be shutting down for good at the end of the year. Jennifer Leahy and Lisa Gray report for the Chronicle that the Greenway Theater will be closing: The Greenway Theatre, which

When in doubt, go for the local

December 27, 2007 Kevin Whited

Headline on Chron.com: U.S. home prices post steepest fall since 1991 Headline on the Houston Business Journal‘s website: Study: Home prices increase in Texas markets I’m thinking the more locally focused story would be of

Holiday slowdown

December 23, 2007 Anne Linehan

There is likely to be little blogging over the next couple of days as the big holiday approaches, so… Merry Christmas, everyone! Or, as my very inclusive compatriot said last year, “Merry Whatever Holiday You

KHOU: Thieves hit HPD impound lot, caught the next night

December 22, 2007 Kevin Whited

KHOU-11’s Brad Woodard reports that an HPD impound lot recently was pilfered by thieves: The cars were brought in for any number of reasons. Some were being held as evidence. Others were awaiting seizures. Still

KHOU: HPD is "quietly" reclassifying some homicides

December 21, 2007 Anne Linehan

Today, KHOU-11’s Mark Greenblatt uncovers more on the problem HPD has had counting homicides correctly: On Feb. 13, 2006, a fire deliberately started by someone burned through some East Houston apartments and boarding homes. Joseph

Metro: Bus complaints are up and we're victims of success!

December 21, 2007 Anne Linehan

KHOU-11 tells a tale of Metro’s fine customer service: As the workday ends, the adventure begins for Veronica Young. She is not a fan of the bus system, but a passenger anyway. “They run stupid.

Jeff Cohen named NPF editor of the year

December 20, 2007 Kevin Whited

Word reaches us that Chronicle editor Jeff Cohen has been named Editor of the Year by the National Press Foundation. Here is an excerpt from the organization’s announcement: Jeff Cohen joined the Houston Chronicle in

Alvarado: It's a cryin' shame Council is losing my talent

December 20, 2007 Anne Linehan

(Temporarily Permanently not mayor pro tem ) Carol Alvarado exited the City Council stage today in a less-than-dignified manner: She whined about term limits: “I think communities get shortchanged,” said Councilwoman Carol Alvarado, who bid

Good and bad news on food in Houston

December 19, 2007 Kevin Whited

K of She Eats posts about some good food news: New Midtown/Downtown eateries that don’t have Tilman Fertitta’s name attached. Alison Cook posts about some bad food news: Williams Smokehouse has been destroyed by fire.

Chron.com: Sorry, no such article. Thanks for visiting!

December 19, 2007 Anne Linehan

I’ve mentioned before how annoying it is that the links to articles on Chron.com go dead after a week or two, and then you have to use Chron.com’s frustrating search engine to find an article.