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Energy Institute relocates to UT-Austin (updated)

June 29, 2005 Kevin Whited

The Houston Business Journal reports that the University of Houston’s Institute for Energy, Law and Enterprise — frequently referred to simply as the Energy Institute — has left the energy capital of the world and

Connelly: METRO's version of Pimp My Ride

June 29, 2005 Kevin Whited

Rich Connelly writes the following in the latest issue of the Houston Press: Metro has famously made some “adjustments” to the $2 billion transportation plan approved by voters in 2003. Basically, areas of town represented

Godspeed, little Edloe

June 29, 2005 Anne Linehan

It’s a sad day. (Don’t miss the comments and trackbacks, but be sure you have a box of Kleenex next to you.) She was a much beloved kitty and Laurence was very generous in sharing

Chron editorialists discover Brown Administration "rotten dealings"

June 29, 2005 Kevin Whited

The Chronicle editorial board weighs in with a shocker today: things were really bad during Lee Brown’s administration! Of course, the Chronicle editorialists did not feel that way during the Brown experience, instead preferring to

Sunshine is blogHOUSTON's friend

June 29, 2005 Kevin Whited

Chronicle metro/state editorialist Rick Casey brings up an old topic today: The result is that Andy Taylor may be, legally speaking, absolutely correct. If that turns out to be the case, look for the Legislature

AmericaSupportsYou.mil omits Humvee adoption

June 29, 2005 Kevin Whited

The Lone Star Times today posted a link to AmericaSupportsYou.mil and declared its support of American troops. Given the effort by the Lone Star Times, KSEV-700, and at least one prominent weblog to raise money

Biggio hit for 268th time, sets modern record

June 29, 2005 Kevin Whited

Tom Kirkendall calls our attention to the news that Astros second basemen Craig Biggio was hit by a pitch for the 268th time today, passing Don Baylor to claim the modern Major League record. It’s

Beware tailgate thievery at Park and Pillages

June 29, 2005 Anne Linehan

It’s very hard to keep up with crime at Metro’s Park and Pillages. One day we hear crime has been conquered thanks to Metro’s PART F (Park and Ride Task Force) and then another day

HISD preserves some history at Lantrip Elementary

June 29, 2005 Anne Linehan

HISD is renovating part of a historic school, and KUHF-88.7 has the story: Lantrip [Elementary School] was built in 1914 as Eastwood Elementary, and it’s one of the finest examples of Spanish Mission style architecture

Metro: Trust us

June 28, 2005 Anne Linehan

Trust us: The METRO Solutions transit plan for better mobility calls for the creation and improvement of numerous transportation options over the next 20 years: 72 miles of additional rail service, 50% more bus service,