Monthly Archives: November 2007

Who rides the train?

Posted on November 2, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

Christof has a neat summary of an H-GAC survey (PDF) on transit ridership. I don’t have anything to add to his specific points, I just thought I’d mention my own reasons for having ridden the Main Street line over the … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Planes, Trains, and Automobiles | Comments Off on Who rides the train?

Freeway expansion forces closure of Fiesta

Posted on November 2, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

A little story to file away for when the complaints about Metro’s takings for the Universities line begin. News that the Fiesta Mart at the Katy Freeway and Blalock will close at year’s end surprised and disappointed customers shopping there … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Planes, Trains, and Automobiles | 2 Comments

Help DFA support Rick Noriega

Posted on November 1, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

This is a no-brainer. Local Democracy For America groups have endorsed Rick Noriega for Senate. Texas DFA members are providing boots on the ground. Now, Rick has the chance to get the national DFA endorsement, but it won’t happen without … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2008 | Comments Off on Help DFA support Rick Noriega

KBH weasels on S-CHIP

Posted on November 1, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

I’m not surprised. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison, who last month was the highest-ranking Republican to support a Democratic bill to expand the State Children’s Health Insurance Program, flipped her stance Wednesday on a key procedural vote. The Texan essentially voted … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Budget ballyhoo | Comments Off on KBH weasels on S-CHIP

Endorsement watch: One bond

Posted on November 1, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

The Chron comes out in favor of one of the Harris County bond proposals. On the Sept. 6 ballot is a bond proposal to issue $70 million to build a new Family Law Center. The facility is urgently needed, and … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2007 | 1 Comment

Chron favors Bissonnet high rise ordinance

Posted on November 1, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

The Chron editorialized yesterday in favor of the proposed anti-Bissonnet High Rise ordinance, echoing some familiar themes along the way. If the public works director determines that the development would excessively impact traffic in the area, city officials could force … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Elsewhere in Houston | 1 Comment

Mincberg makes his entry

Posted on November 1, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

Want a County Judge that won’t be distracted by trivialities? That would be David Mincberg. Businessman David Mincberg announced his candidacy for Harris County judge at a campaign kickoff and birthday party celebration Tuesday. The campaign party at Gochman Studios, … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2008 | 3 Comments

The Joe Moreno Community Center

Posted on November 1, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

The following is from State Rep. Jessica Farrar: Please Support the Naming of the Joe Moreno Community Center On May 6, 2005, I lost a great friend and Texas lost a hero. When Representative Joe Moreno passed away, he left … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Elsewhere in Houston | Comments Off on The Joe Moreno Community Center

Hang up and drive in school zones

Posted on November 1, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

The Dallas suburb of Highland Park wants to ban cellphone use while driving through school zones. If the proposal is approved next month, officials say it would be the first time that a city in Texas has taken the step … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Planes, Trains, and Automobiles | Comments Off on Hang up and drive in school zones

Construction and deconstruction update

Posted on November 1, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

You won’t see this again any time soon: That’s because according to Houstonist, the old building on Bolsover where that sign was has now been torn down. I did a driveby yesterday and confirmed it, as well as the fact … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Elsewhere in Houston | 2 Comments