in Houston, Texas
Monday, 02/01/2010 - 13:00
47 homes retrofitted, $3.7M spent in Texas through Dec. under program to improve low-income homes
That's a taxpayer cost of $78K per home. Officials say thousands more homes will soon be made more energy-efficient, like the one at left in North Texas. One critic says the government has pushed a 'pile of money into an abyss.'
By Mark Lisheron
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Austin lobbying powerhouse HillCo Partners quietly gives free rent to...
Houston airport nonprofit forced to reimburse taxpayers
Salary for Texas Lottery's executive director could get boost
Money reported by donors not listed by Harris County Republican Party
Watchdog Blog
Updated Monday, 02/08/2010 - 23:07
Coming soon: GOP leader calls Republican women 'too stupid'
Find out which Texas GOP leader called a group of Republican women 'stupid.' Coming soon to Texas Watchdog. To hear the clip, go to the video player at the top right of the...
By Lee Ann O'Neal
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Monday, 02/08/2010 - 18:15
Houston City Controller Ronald Green holds fundraiser to pay off campaign debt; personal debt another matter
  Houston City Controller Ronald C. Green is holding a fundraiser this evening, with the top donor status going to those who chip in $5,000. The event is being hosted by failed mayoral candidate Peter Brown, with attendees to include...
By Steve Miller
Monday, 02/08/2010 - 14:12
Former mayoral contender Gene Locke back to handling Sports Authority's legal matters; take a look back at his tax records here
Former mayoral contender Gene Locke is reportedly back at his old job handling legal duties for the Harris County-Houston Sports Authority through the law firm Andrews Kurth. The good news for Locke is that he will make far more than he ever...
By Steve Miller
Investigative Reports
Tuesday, 02/09/2010 - 09:50
KHOU 11's Jeremy Rogalski: Houston, Harris County own hundreds of run-down properties
KHOU 11's Jeremy Rogalski: Houston, Harris County own hundreds of run-down properties
Texas Tribune: State troopers turned in hundreds of error-riddled accident reports
Houston Press: Run red light and kill someone -- not automatic trouble in Harris County
KPRC Local 2: Oak Ridge North mayor pleads guilty, resigns from post
Texas Politics
Tuesday, 02/09/2010 - 09:18
KERA Public TV: Citizens Undecided on Bill White or Farouk Shami
KERA Public TV: Citizens Undecided on Bill White or Farouk Shami
Chron: Bill White ignored his main Democratic opponent in debate, focused on Perry
Star-Telegram: Fact-checking the Democratic gubernatorial debate
DMN: White, Shami spar on death penalty, gas tax in Democratic governor debate
City Hall
Tuesday, 02/09/2010 - 09:37
ABC 13's Ted Oberg reports on abandoned buildings, city of Houston takes action
ABC 13's Ted Oberg reports on abandoned buildings, city of Houston takes action
Debate at blogHouston over a light rail/bus collision near METRO headquarters
Chron: Mayor Annise Parker open to METRO ending fares, improving agency
Slampo: More on memorializing blues legend and Houstonian Lightnin' Hopkins
Inside Schools
Tuesday, 02/09/2010 - 09:29
The Tribune: Houston Independent School District wants to "capture kids hearts"
The Tribune: Houston Independent School District wants to "capture kids hearts"
Chron: The two faces of Lee High School
Gov. Rick Perry proposes tying driver's licenses to progress in Texas schools
Houston Independent School District brass make sure officials stay on message
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Texas GOP leader says Republican woman "stupid"?
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