Daily Archives: December 9, 2006

Reaction to Woodlands deal

I had noticed that there was no negative reaction to the Houston/Woodlands non-annexation deal in yesterday’s story. Today we get some. Two local lawmakers, though, said they expect to give the deal a close look before backing enabling legislation. “From … Continue reading Continue reading

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Fourteen for 07

Now that hurricane season is officially over, we can begin hurricane prediction season for 2007. Colorado State forecaster William Gray has predicted 14 named storms for next year, including three major hurricanes and four other hurricanes. He and fellow researcher … Continue reading Continue reading

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Star Trek: A new beginning?

Pete brings the news of the latest Star Trek movie. Although many have suspected it to be the case for months now, it’s finally official: J.J. Abrams will be directing Paramount’s planned reboot/prequel of “Star Trek”. Abrams has long been … Continue reading Continue reading

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Stars over Kirby

You know that Kirby Drive Storm Sewer Relief Project that is slowly making its way north like an invading army? Via Houstonist, I see that it will have an aesthetic component to it as well. Prominent Texas-star inlays at eight … Continue reading Continue reading

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