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Mayor White explains why Houston needs surveillance cameras

February 22, 2006 Anne Linehan

Sort of. Here is another of those Dallas vs. Houston stories and a quote from Mayor White that apparently explains why Houston needs surveillance cameras: Dallas leaders concede that Houston is ahead in its downtown

Nick Anderson cartoon/blog debuts

February 21, 2006 Kevin Whited

The Chronicle‘s Dean Betz informs that new Chronicle cartoonist Nick Anderson’s work will be archived online… on Anderson’s new blog. Like Chron.com’s other blogs, Anderson’s blog features comments and trackback, so critics and fans are

Lanier appointed to Port Authority

February 21, 2006 Kevin Whited

The Chronicle‘s Bill Murphy reports that Elyse Lanier has a new job: Elyse Lanier, the city’s former first lady and an unabashed booster of Houston, was appointed today as a commissioner on the Port Authority

The bonusgate scandal (cont'd)

February 21, 2006 Kevin Whited

KHOU-11 ran a story from Dan Lauck on the bonusgate scandal, and there’s a little new information: According to sources, [Alice] Lee’s successor Rosie Hernandez, told the three [Mayor Pro Tem’s office] staff members that

Aiyer responds to discussion of op-ed

February 21, 2006 Kevin Whited

Jay Aiyer has kindly responded via email to some questions raised in the forum about his op-ed on training new police officers. I’ve posted his response in the forum, but wanted to link it here

Rodeo asks for long-term gifts, spends less on charity

February 21, 2006 Kevin Whited

The Rodeo is almost here, and that means it’s time for the local media to start promoting the event. Here’s an example from today’s Chronicle: With a limb saw in hand, Ty Whitcomb was ready

Why is the Chron silent on Chief Hurtt's surveillance camera plan?

February 21, 2006 Anne Linehan

We are still waiting for the Editorial LiveJournalists to denounce Chief Hurtt’s plan to place surveillance cameras in public spaces, apartment complexes, and private homes. It is hard to believe that the Chronicle can get

Dr. Laura: I was campaigning? Really?

February 20, 2006 Kevin Whited

The Fort Worth Star Telegram‘s “The Insider” has this fun tidbit related to the State Senate District 7 race: Houston radio host Dan Patrick recently got a little help from Dr. Laura in his bid

Did you know Rep. Culberson is working on border security?

February 20, 2006 Anne Linehan

Last week Rep. John Culberson was on with Chris Baker, and while I didn’t get to hear all of the interview, I did hear Rep. Culberson mention something about his work in getting $100 million

Afton Oaks Civic Club suggests Metro Solutions revote

February 20, 2006 Anne Linehan

Rad Sallee has a story today about a topic I keep going back to: should Metro hold another referendum since it has changed Metro Solutions, specifically (in this case), because the original ballot said “Westpark”