Daily Archives: February 5, 2007

Red light camera collections: Better than first reported

Last month it was reported that only 25% of drivers ticketed for running a red light in front of one of the cameras had paid the fine by the end of 2006. Many of these people had till the end … Continue reading Continue reading

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More pushback on Perry’s vaccine order

Various Republican legislators have complained to Governor Perry about his Executive Suggestion that girls be vaccinated against HPV. State Sen. Jane Nelson, chairwoman of the Senate’s health and human services committee, said lawmakers should have been allowed to hear from … Continue reading Continue reading

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Robinson Warehouse – The hole is bigger than I thought

Been a little while since my last check on the Robison Warehouse site. There are a few things that are different, but the first thing to notice is that unlike some other recent demolitions, this site seems to have transitioned … Continue reading Continue reading

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Rail options at UH

Continuing his tour of the rail routes that are on the table for the coming years, Christof looks at the impact on UH, where both the Southeast BRT GRT and the Universities light rail line will serve. There are some … Continue reading Continue reading

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You may already be the Super Bowl champion

Congratulations to the Colts on their Super Bowl victory. You might have seen some of them wearing official gear at the end of the game last night, proclaiming “Indianapolis Colts – Super Bowl XLI Champions”. The NFL has such items … Continue reading Continue reading

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The Allen House effect

Nancy Sarnoff wonders if the imminent demolition and redevelopment of the Allen House apartments will cause a spike in rents around town. The day after the owner announced that the 896-unit complex would be torn down and replaced with an … Continue reading Continue reading

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