Daily Archives: October 19, 2007

The HISD District 4 overview

Posted on October 19, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

Here’s the Chron overview of the District 4 HISD Trustee race. Since I’ve complained about how dull some of these other stories have been, let me say that this one was nicely done, focusing on the contrasts between the two … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Where the U-Line goes in the east

Posted on October 19, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

After yesterday’s confusion, I think I finally understand where the Universities line will go on the east end. Today’s Chron story clarifies it for me: The University route approved by the board was a last-minute hybrid. West of Main it … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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ACORN endorses HISD bond referendum

Posted on October 19, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

Didn’t get to this story from Wednesday about another endorsement for the HISD bond referendum, which also has some details about what the opposition is up to. Leaders of ACORN, a grass-roots organization for low-income Houston families, endorsed the bond … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Old Sixth Ward home tour Sunday

Posted on October 19, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

The following is via email from Leigh Hollins of the Old Sixth Ward Neighborhood Association: The Old Sixth Ward’s Annual Victorian Houston Home Tour is THIS SUNDAY, Oct 21, from 12:30 – 5:30 pm. Tickets are available the day of … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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No more Wahoo

Posted on October 19, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

Allow me to take a moment to wholeheartedly endorse what Joe Posnanski says about the terribly offensive mascot of the Cleveland Indians, Chief Wahoo: [I]t is not just time to get rid of Wahoo, it is way, way past time. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Trees on Kirby update

Posted on October 19, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

Here’s some more info about the Kirby widening compromise that was reached recently. Trees for Houston, the city of Houston and two Upper Kirby District groups outlined a plan leaders from each group said would save as many trees and … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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“Baby Jessica”, 20 years later

Posted on October 19, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

Twenty years ago, a little girl from Midland named Jessica McClure was rescued from a well as the whole world watched. There was no fanfare here Tuesday to mark the day in 1987 when 18-month-old Jessica McClure was lifted to … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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