Tag Archives: Hurricane Ike

Brennan’s to reopen

Posted on March 5, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

The venerable Brennan’s of Houston restaurant, which burned down during Hurricane Ike, will reopen later this year. Alex Brennan-Martin said he wanted to put to rest the rumor that Brennan’s of Houston would never reopen. It will, in October, 13 … Continue reading →

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Reason #437 why I’m skeptical of the gambling industry

Posted on March 1, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

The regulatory agency that oversees horse and dog tracks in Texas is begging for a handout to make it through the end of the fiscal year. Faced with a 14 percent, nearly $678,000 shortfall, the commission that oversees horse and … Continue reading →

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A step forward for Houston-Galveston rail

Posted on February 22, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

We know that Metro is hoping for some stimulus money to help build light rail lines. Galveston is also hoping for some rail-related stimulus funds. A commuter rail line between Galveston and Houston has been on the drawing board for … Continue reading →

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Mardi Gras Galveston

Posted on February 17, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Let the good times roll, y’all. The annual celebration [kicked] off this weekend, with all the parades, music and fun from past years. Sixteen krewes are marching and some are putting on longer parades and more floats for the event … Continue reading →

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Cleaning up the bay

Posted on February 10, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

There’s been plenty of action on land cleaning up after Hurricane Ike. Now there’s going to be a similar amount of action in the water. The Texas General Land Office, which is responsible for protecting the coast, has pinpointed nearly … Continue reading →

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Hurricane relief spending

Posted on February 5, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

So as noted, hurricane relief has been designated as emergency items by Governor Perry for the Legislature. They will have their work cut out for them. Ike and two other hurricanes — Dolly and Gustav — struck Texas last year … Continue reading →

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Reliant roof repaired

Posted on February 4, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

And just in time for rodeo season. Reliant Stadium’s retractable roof has lost its gap-tooth look and should be as good as new in plenty of time for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, which runs March 3-22. The five … Continue reading →

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State of the State 2009

Posted on January 27, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Governor Perry will be making his State of the State address today at 11, in which he’s expected to talk about the budget, hurricane relief, and some red meat for his primary voters. You can get a preview of it … Continue reading →

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