Daily Archives: March 23, 2013

Saturday video break: Walk This Way

Posted on March 23, 2013 by Charles Kuffner

Song #26 on the Popdose Top 100 Covers list is “Walk This Way”, originally by Aerosmith, and covered by Run-DMC. Here’s the original: I figure if there was ever a time to post a video with lyrics, this would be … Continue reading →

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County disputes cheaper Dome demolition price tag

Posted on March 23, 2013 by Charles Kuffner

It’s on. Harris County officials on Thursday disputed an estimate released this week showing it would cost $29 million to implode the vacant Reliant Astrodome and build a 1,600-space parking lot in two and a half years. The figure, calculated … Continue reading →

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Heights-Northside Mobility Study

Posted on March 23, 2013 by Charles Kuffner

You might want to put this on your calendar. The area defined as the Heights-Northside study area bounded on the east by US 59, on the south by IH 10, and on the north and west by IH 610. The … Continue reading →

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Gambling interests narrow their focus

Posted on March 23, 2013 by Charles Kuffner

This is usually how it goes. Let Texans Decide, a pro-gambling organization that is fronted by former state Sen. John Montford, was aligned at the beginning of the 2013 legislative session with big casino interests in a call for full-scale … Continue reading →

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Marfreless to close

Posted on March 23, 2013 by Charles Kuffner

They’re looking for a new location, but it can never be the same. Marfreless, Houston’s infamous make-out lounge, is closing after 40 years. Guests can have their last cocktails and smooches in the bar without a sign on March 30. … Continue reading →

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