Daily Archives: December 15, 2006

Still more on tolls and gas taxes

Today’s Chron story on the Texas Transportation Institute study and the pushback it’s gotten adds a few new points to the discussion. Chairman Michael Stevens, a Houston developer, said the gasoline tax would pay for all the highway-construction needs in … Continue reading Continue reading

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Red light cameras in El Paso

I still haven’t seen any data regarding collision and injury rates in Houston at the intersections where red light cameras have been installed. Via PinkDome, however, I now have some information about El Paso. The number of citations for red-light … Continue reading Continue reading

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TxDOT gripes about toll road report

You may recall the Texas Transportation Institute study that said Texas could fund its roadbuilding needs without tolling everything in sight. TxDOT has finally reacted to it, and it’s about what you’d expect. State transportation officials rebutted that analysis Wednesday, … Continue reading Continue reading

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The legend of the Rice truck

This is the best story I’ve ever read on a sports fan message board. I’ve got a big stupid grin on my face right now from having read it. Go read it for yourself and see if the same thing … Continue reading Continue reading

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Vote for Stephanie

My Chron blog colleague (and Trinity classmate) Stephanie Stradley, a/k/a the Texans Chick is in the running to be the Texans’ Ultimate Fan. If she wins, she gets a trip to the Super Bowl. Her sister Debutant makes the case … Continue reading Continue reading

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