Daily Archives: June 15, 2007

It’s not about Roy

Thus says Miya: I am a little surprised that the Morales campaign has decided against being interviewed on TV for a pre-election profile. A little refresher, a profile piece is where we spend about 90 seconds of news time to … Continue reading Continue reading

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Right message, wrong messenger

I said yesterday that I believe a special master is needed to oversee the review of the many questionable convictions brought about by the problems with the HPD crime lab. I think it would be a good idea for someone … Continue reading Continue reading

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Mikal Watts talks

RG Ratcliffe had a conversation with Senate hopeful Mikal Watts, and it makes for some good and thoughtful reading. I am, obviously, not as impressed as some at Watts’ self-proclaimed “pro-life” stance, though I’ll give him credit for being consistent … Continue reading Continue reading

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First Houston, now Conroe

As we know, the city of Houston struck a deal with The Woodlands a few months ago to take any future annexations off the table. That deal was later codified into legislation, which has since been signed into law. One … Continue reading Continue reading

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Still more red light cameras coming

With Governor Perry expected to sign the bill to authorize red light cameras (SB1119), expect to see them pop up in places outside of Houston soon, if they’re not already there. Montgomery County Commissioners Court approved red-light cameras in The … Continue reading Continue reading

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Keeping an eye on the River Oaks Shopping Center

Miya Shay has been doing a nice job keeping track of what’s going on with the River Oaks Shopping Center and the imminent demolition of its north half. She speculated about the effect of the recently-approved tax abatements for historic … Continue reading Continue reading

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