Houston
Kevin Whited is right that Joel Achenbach is wrong. I wish, though, that visitors to Houston would have a better introduction to the city than I-45 between downtown and Bush Intercontinental Airport. I have never seen an uglier stretch of road, and it reinforces all of the inaccurate stereotypes.
Houston
I spent my last Thursday evening at Slainte today. Thomas Gray and I drank a toast to friends departed (Booth and Mako to D.C., David to Japan, Lori to her five-month-old), and left our old booth (the one under the stairs) behind. No regrets. The place has been going
Houston
I have lived in Precinct 0200 of Harris County since summer 2000, and I was surprised by the voting shift between the November 2000 election and the November 2004 one: 2000 2004 PRESIDENT Republican 51.1% 46.2% Democratic 42.7 52.6 Naderite 5.5 0.4 Libertarian 0.
Houston
After a brief stay in second place, Houston has returned to the top spot, being named by Men's Fitness as the fattest city in America for the fourth year out of five. I've done my part over the holidays. I'm afraid to step on
Houston
The Houston Press reports on the possible fates of the Astrodome. Houstonians are properly proud of the Astrodome. Billed as the "Eighth Wonder of the World", it was the first air-conditioned sports stadium and an excellent example of the architecture of its time. The combination of audacity and
Houston
It snowed earlier today in Houston. Yes, you read that right. It was great—I'm only sorry that none of it stuck. And that the snow came today and won't be back tomorrow.
Houston
The Houston Alumni Organization probably wishes that this ceremony had never happened.
Houston
I've finally seen one of those new International SUVs, parked in a driveway at Kirby and Stanmore. Sweet Jesus. When I say it was "parked in a driveway", please be aware that I'm using a well-known euphemism for the sake of being understood; a
Houston
After years of being a They Might Be Giants fan, I finally saw them in concert this week. I wish I hadn't waited so long. The show was at the Meridian, a new club in an old warehouse on Chartres Street. About 500 fellow TMBG and/or Homestar
Houston
I never thought I would savor a July day in Houston. But there I was an hour ago, standing next to the Main Street Square fountains. Temperature: 84 degrees. Humidity: 50%. Sky: Sunny, but not glaring. Fountains: Doing the full 20-foot jet every few seconds. Doesn't get much
Houston
Yet another neighborhood business closes its doors. I'll miss having an irresistible tourist attraction eight blocks away to take out-of-towners to.
Education
At River Oaks Elementary, there is a bench with this dedication: "Education is the key to opportunity" in honor of Linda and Ken Lay's grandchildren This is true. Without education, you'll never get the opportunity to defraud your shareholders of billions of dollars.