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GM's Sequel will not appear at Houston auto show

January 30, 2005 Kevin Whited

Moving on from Washington Post columnists who criticize Houston, how about major automakers disrespecting Houston by declining to show some of their more innovative offerings at the Houston auto show? John C. Roper reports that

WaPo blogger regurgitates tired Houston cliches

January 30, 2005 Kevin Whited

Washington Post blogger Joel Achenbach takes some shots at Houston in a recent post. Criticism of Houston has become such a cliche that it’s surprising to me that self-important national-media types even take the time

Do recent events signal McLane's desire to sell the Astros?

January 30, 2005 Anne Linehan

Tom Kirkendall has some thoughts about the future of Drayton McLane: […]I have suspected for awhile that Drayton is preparing to sell the Stros. Given that Drayton is the best owner in Stros’ history, I

Chronicle publishes Saddam Hussein apologist on Iraq election day

January 30, 2005 Anne Linehan

Here’s an eye-opening op-ed choice to run on the day when the people of Iraq are voting — freely voting: In defense of Saddam Hussein: Iraqi dictator has been demonized

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

Food and drink roundup (01-28-2005 edition)

January 28, 2005 Kevin Whited

Houston’s food and drink reviewers put out a fair amount of copy this week. Robb Walsh continues his ongoing quest for Houston’s best dim sum. Alison Cook is off this week, but Dai Huynh returns

PDA-Friendly option added

January 28, 2005 Kevin Whited

We’ve finally set up a PDA friendly skin of the main page of the site. It’s also available on the main menu in the sidebar, under PDA Friendly. The page contains a link to simplify

Dan Patrick comments on programming philosophy, recent ratings

January 28, 2005 Kevin Whited

The Brazosport News regularly posts updates on Houston radio ratings, and that recently prompted some discussion in our comments, including a request for blogHOUSTON commenter and KSEV-700 guru David Benzion to elaborate on their meaning.

DMN, Chron updates on Southwest's IAH decision

January 28, 2005 Kevin Whited

Yesterday, Anne Linehan noted the Chronicle‘s coverage of Southwest Airlines’ decision to end its operations at Bush Intercontinental Airport. Today, Dallas Morning News columnist Suzanne Marta provides the sort of detailed coverage that we’d like