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Why the Astrodome Hotel is a terrible idea

October 17, 2004 Kevin Whited

We have called attention previously to the ongoing debate over what to do about the decrepit Astrodome (here and here). A proposal that has generated some buzz is the notion of converting the Astrodome into

Rick Casey to headline literary event

October 17, 2004 Kevin Whited

Chronicle books editor Fritz Lanham announces that metro/state columnist Rick Casey will serve as master of ceremonies for a literary event: The Houston Chronicle’s Rick Casey, whose columns meld hardheaded reporting with common sense and

Astrodome utopia

October 17, 2004 Anne Linehan

Here’s a letter in today’s Chronicle: For a really great thing to do with the Astrodome, why not turn it into a mixed-use small city with residential space that’s inspiring and inspired? By that I

Misplaced priorities on "beautifying" Houston

October 17, 2004 Kevin Whited

Ron Nissimov reports the the city of Houston will soon be cracking down on the growing problem of… residents who put trash out early? Residents who place heavy trash on their curbsides too early can

Take this endorsement, and a kick in the teeth with it

October 17, 2004 Kevin Whited

Sometimes, it’s nice to know what the Chronicle‘s editors think of large segments of their readership. And in this “endorsement” of Representative John Culberson (R), it’s pretty clear: The Chronicle has differed with Rep. Culberson

HISD superintendent search is, shhhhh, a secret

October 17, 2004 Anne Linehan

Is it a good idea for HISD to keep its superintendent search on the secretive side? Richard Connelly isn’t so sure: Picking a new superintendent for the Houston school district is an important job —

UH's Hofheinz Pavilion becomes more cozy

October 17, 2004 Kevin Whited

UH sports beatwriter Michael Murphy buried the following in his column last week: Hofheinz Pavilion will be even cozier this season. Seating has been reduced from the near-9,000 it usually accommodates down to around 5,800.

Some alternative thoughts on Rick Casey's facts

October 17, 2004 Kevin Whited

Chronicle metro/state columnist Rick Casey penned a column on Friday that’s effectively a press release for the Scott Hochberg campaign. Indeed, it took no time at all for the Hochberg campaign to cite Casey’s column:

How about some cops to go with the Tasers?

October 17, 2004 Kevin Whited

Uniformless police chief Harold Hurtt has been a vocal proponent of equipping Houston police officers with Tasers in an effort to decrease the use of deadly force. Tom Bazan alerts us to this item on

Letters to the editor: fact or fiction?

October 16, 2004 Anne Linehan

The Chronicle‘s policy on letters to the editor is lacking one big requirement: letters should have some basis in fact: I look for letters on a variety of topics to keep the column interesting, and