Good morning, Houston. If you, like Houstonist, are looking forward to the day when Buffalo Bayou will be redeveloped as parkway from the East End through downtown to Shepherd Drive, you might be interested in this: The county is planning to build a massive new jail smack dab in the middle of that park system. The proposed 2,500-bed jail, which would be located next to the county jail on Baker Street, would apparently take...
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Universal Happy Hour Day Houstonist loves happy hour, and we especially love it on Thursdays, when it seems that everyone in the world loves happy hour. It is our early evening celebration of the approaching weekend. In honor of what we like to call "Happy Hour Day", here is a list of Thursday Happy Hours in and around the Houston area... enjoy! Amazon Grill 5114 Kirby Drive Houston, TX 77098 4pm-7pm $1 off wine Various...
A lot of local and regional shows this week. Galveston’s Mardi Gras begins this weekend, with lots of local bands on tap. You’ll also find some good jazz at Brasil and Kelvin Arms tomorrow night, and with Orange is In at Notsuoh Saturday night. Evan Dando and The Lemonheads are finally touring again, arriving in Clear Lake Thursday night. Saxophonist Boney James plays downtown on Saturday. Did we miss something? Let us know. Here’s...
So here's a tip if you're ever in jail: Don't go crazy and assault police less than a week before you're released. Unfortunately, 29-year-old Harris County inmate Jose Martinez-Alfaro apparently hadn't gotten that advice when he allegedly slashed two deputies Tuesday morning after they wouldn't let him use a telephone.
After a jury deadlock, plastic surgeon Mark Gilliland agreed to serve two years in jail for a hit-and-run last year that severely injured two women; Rusty Hardin will represent the victims in a civil suit The city may sue Valero because its Houston refinery has been responsible for air-quality violations Former Gov. Ann Richards, speaking at the announcement that an Austin school will be named for her, said she plans to beat cancer of the...
Two classic statements from two news figures in two days — we know it's Christmas! Yesterday, we had the pleasure of talking about Ken Lay's "wave of terror" speech, and today there's an interview with Charles Victor Thompson, who shared insights into his November jailbreak with KHOU and the Chronicle.
Houstonist is again wondering if we're in the right line of work after reading about Harris County's disciplinary action against a sheriff's deputy and seven jailers involved in the escape of convicted killer Charles Victor Thompson earlier this month. The deputy resigned before he could be fired, but the seven jailers got "punishment ... [ranging] from a letter of reprimand to 10-day suspensions without pay."
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