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Mayor's office wants to crack down on parole violators

January 11, 2006 Kevin Whited

The Mayor’s office is making a big push to track down parole violators in Houston and Harris County. Here’s an excerpt from Mark Garay’s reporting for KTRK-13: The man arrested for the abduction and rape

The Bank of Lee P

January 11, 2006 Kevin Whited

Matt Bramanti alerted us to this news about former Mayor Lee P. Brown this morning: Former Houston Mayor Lee Brown is part of an investment group that has acquired a substantial interest in Unity National

Great news for Houston taxpayers is bad news for Mayor White

January 11, 2006 Anne Linehan

All that economic boom euphoria Mayor White was basking in last week had a bit of cold water thrown on it Monday: In a defeat for Mayor Bill White’s administration, a district court has ruled

HISD: rewarding good teachers and discouraging cheating

January 10, 2006 Anne Linehan

This week HISD’s board will vote on Dr. Saavedra’s teacher bonus program: The intricate, multi-tiered plan — touted by the Houston Independent School District as being among the most aggressive incentive plans in the country

Miller, local bicyclist criticize councilmember's radio gig

January 10, 2006 Kevin Whited

Earlier, KHOU-11 ran a hit piece by Doug Miller on Councilmember Michael Berry, who began hosting a talk show on KPRC-950 this week. The hit piece is entitled, “City councilman’s radio gig raises questions.” Well

Cavalia comes to Houston

January 10, 2006 Kevin Whited

If you’ve been along Richmond in the Galleria area lately, you’ve probably noticed the commotion involving a huge tent and other construction. The tent will house Cavalia, which opens on January 24. Here’s KUHF-88.7’s description

HPD crime lab investigator wants to expand inquiry

January 10, 2006 Kevin Whited

The Chronicle reports that Michael Bromwich, who is leading the investigation of HPD’s crime lab, has suggested to a City Council committee that he needs subpoena power to continue his work: The special investigator probing

METRO advertises for safety specialists

January 10, 2006 Kevin Whited

The Chronicle‘s Rad Sallee reports that METRO is now advertising for safety specialists. The timing is completely coincidental, METRO officials say, and has nothing to do with recent collisions involving vehicles or the blind man.

Put out an APB: HPD's productivity policy is missing (updated)

January 10, 2006 Anne Linehan

KTRK-13 reports: Officers wrote fewer citations in 2005. That may be good for drivers, but the city needs the money generated from all those fines. Officers issued fewer tickets last year because they were busy

Like a toddler with a new toy

January 10, 2006 Kevin Whited

The Chronicle Editorial LiveJournalists weigh in yet again on the Abramoff scandal today, with another editorial bemoaning the interplay of interest-group money and national politics. The Editorial LiveJournalists remain completely silent on the interplay of