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Chronicle: surveillance cameras are no biggie

February 23, 2006 Anne Linehan

Is this going to be the official Chronicle position on surveillance cameras: that there are already lots of cameras around Houston, so what’s a few more? Police Chief Harold Hurtt sparked debate with his recent

A gloom descends on 801 Texas Avenue

February 23, 2006 Anne Linehan

Those spacing concerns were a bust. From the Chronicle: Affidavits back Cheney’s account of shooting Eyewitness statements about Vice President Dick Cheney’s accidental shooting of his quail hunting partner largely confirm previous accounts with some

Grand Parkway H and I-1 segments ready for public input

February 23, 2006 Anne Linehan

via the Baytown Sun: Segments H and I-1 are the subject of two “public scoping hearings” slated for Tuesday in Dayton and Wednesday in Mont Belvieu. The segments, which are being considered together, would run

Emissions and smart pigs

February 23, 2006 Anne Linehan

Banjo Jones tells us about a little something that should upset both PETA and Dina Cappiello: Dow Chemical, in its continuing efforts to protect the environment, intentionally released 194 lbs. of nitric oxide and 194

DMN recaps HPD crime lab investigation to date

February 22, 2006 Kevin Whited

Bruce Nichols, the Dallas Morning News‘ man in Houston, has a lengthy story about the ongoing HPD crime lab investigation posted on several Belo news sites. While there’s not much new information for people who

Soffar found guilty; Chron editor's wife shaken (updated)

February 22, 2006 Kevin Whited

Yesterday, the retrial of Max Soffar went to the jury. Soffar had spent over 20 years on death row after confessing to a brutal triple murder, but his conviction was overturned by a federal court

Stiles: Facts fuzzy in budget hike

February 22, 2006 Kevin Whited

The Chronicle‘s Matt Stiles fills in the latest details in the bonusgate scandal. Here are a few highlights from his reporting: The city office where four employees received unauthorized bonuses saw a 25 percent increase

Metro's holding public meetings!

February 22, 2006 Anne Linehan

But they’re not about bus route changes. These are related to (the new and improved) Metro Solutions: North Corridor Public Workshop Downtown to Northline Mall Draft Environmental Impact Statement Saturday, February 25 9 a.m. –

Alvarado: In case you've forgotten, I'm still a victim

February 22, 2006 Kevin Whited

KHOU-11’s Doug Miller and Reggie Aqui have yet another account of Mayor Pro Tem Carol Alvarado’s “I’m a victim” act: “I have been astonished and disappointed to discover how easy it was for someone to

Just wondering…

February 22, 2006 Anne Linehan

Does the On Point question change more than once a quarter? A surveillance camera question would be timely, in the very off chance the Chron.com guys are looking for suggestions.