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Graffiti taggers target bayous

June 23, 2005 Kevin Whited

KHOU-11’s Doug Miller reports that graffiti taggers, whose “work” has been increasingly visible all over town, are now targeting the bayous: Houston’s growing graffiti problem has spread to the city’s waterways where taggers are now

Speaking of bombs…

June 22, 2005 Kevin Whited

From time to time, we’ve suggested that the Chronicle editorial board refrain from topics on which they have no special expertise, such as international politics. Otherwise, unfortunate gaffes can occur, such as the time the

"It gets him on base"

June 22, 2005 Anne Linehan

Laurence Simon points out that Craig Biggio is about to tie Don Baylor in the “ouch” category.

Chief Hurtt conquers downtown lawlessness (updated)

June 22, 2005 Anne Linehan

Chief Hurtt has given an update on Operation Generate Revenue…I mean Operation Downtown Mobility…better known here as Operation Jaywalking: Since the Downtown Mobility initiative began on June 20th, Police Chief Harold Hurtt says there have

Some thoughts on "affordable housing"

June 22, 2005 Anne Linehan

I have a couple of problems with a story in today’s Chronicle about the city seeking “expert” opinions from community activists such as ACORN in order to fix Houston’s “affordable housing” program. I don’t blame

Perry follows Oberg interview with "Mofo" gaffe

June 21, 2005 Kevin Whited

KTRK-13’s Ted Oberg recounts the end of an interview with Governor Rick Perry (R): Our questions were not recorded on tape, but in saying goodbye I told the governor, “Try as I may, Governor, I

Why can't the "public safety" mayor get an HFD deal done?

June 21, 2005 Kevin Whited

The Chronicle‘s Matt Stiles writes today about the city’s ongoing effort to reach agreement with firefighters, who overwhelmingly rejected a labor deal rammed through after Mayor White took the negotiations public. The story concludes with

Commissioners got an earful about stealth toll road plan

June 21, 2005 Anne Linehan

Here’s an initial report on today’s Commissioners Court meeting from KHOU-11: The Harris County Commissioners Court Tuesday heard from residents who are demanding more input on toll road proposal projects. Commissioners are considering at least

A missed opportunity for local news coverage

June 21, 2005 Anne Linehan

Today was the day I was expecting something from the Chronicle on Mayor White’s speech at the Progressive Forum. Instead, what we have is a Dina Cappiello Q and A with Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.

METRO train operators disregard traffic control signals

June 21, 2005 Kevin Whited

KPRC-2 reports again on METRO’s problem with train operators who are not heeding traffic control signals: Operators of METRORail trains are running red lights and putting people’s lives in danger, the Local 2 Troubleshooters reported