Category Archives: things there should be

Wildflowers & The Law

Posted on April 24, 2012 by

I was about to enjoy some self-righteous indignation, calling out a few people for breaking the law by picking wildflowers in Texas. Being the person I am, I wanted to cite the actual law. O tempora! O mores! It is … Continue reading →

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Let’s Show The World How Houston Does It (Again)

Posted on September 15, 2010 by

Recall the news from late 2006: The Aga Khan Foundation purchased land on the southeast corner of Allen Parkway at Montrose. According to HCAD, they still own the property, and while I’m sure their plans have been delayed for the … Continue reading →

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Jimmy Carter Coming to Harris County?

Posted on August 29, 2010 by

I couldn’t have been the only one thinking it was highly coincidental that the Harris County voting machines were destroyed by fire just a couple of days after Leo Vasquez went after Houston Votes. And clearly, I wasn’t. The story … Continue reading →

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Hypothetical Co-Tenants for the Heights Walmart

Posted on August 29, 2010 by

I don’t want to say it is a done deal, but frankly, after sitting through last week’s meeting, I think the it’s-not-the-Heights-but-we’re-calling-it-Washington-Heights Walmart is going to happen. So, what would mitigate the impact besides nice landscaping and infrastructure improvements to … Continue reading →

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Rice, Please Stay-TRU to Houston

Posted on August 19, 2010 by

First, how on earth could Rice think that announcing the sale of KTRU a week and a half before students returned, after never mentioning that a sale of the station was even being considered, would generate anything but enormous buckets … Continue reading →

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