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posted on
March 7th, 2012
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Pro-regulation Parker Administration moves to criminalize charitable food service

Houston’s Plan to Criminalize Charity - Marc Levin and Tim Cook, Texas Public Policy Foundation
Houston City Council will be considering an ordinance (see page 32) today which would crimina ...

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posted on
February 29th, 2012
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Dallas Real Estate Blog | VIP Realty
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Dallas

Home Loan Details to Consider

Obtaining a home loan is often a complicated endeavor. In particular, there are a number of details to consider when searching for a home loan that is right for you. Here are just a few loan detail ...

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posted on
February 25th, 2012
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"Downtown in general is a struggle"

This is confusing. On the one hand we have METRO CEO George Greanius suggesting that the Danger Train has helped increase property values along the Main Street Line; on the other hand, the Chron's ...

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posted on
February 24th, 2012
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There's poo poo all over the house!

Speaking of remodeling...a city of Houston worker accidentally caused bathrooms in two Houston houses to become "fecal fountains," and left the residents with houses that need extensive c ...

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posted on
February 21st, 2012
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Houston

Checking in on Houston's remodel

Here's how METRO CEO George Greanias characterizes light rail construction in a KUHF piece:
"Anybody who has remodeled their kitchen knows that it's a great idea to remodel your kitchen ...

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posted on
February 20th, 2012
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Dallas Real Estate Blog | VIP Realty
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The Appeal of Rockwall, Texas Real Estate

Rockwall, a suburb of Dallas, is part of Rockwall County, the second wealthiest county in Texas according to median income. It is likely the natural beauty and the lovely array of real estate that ...

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posted on
February 18th, 2012
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Houston

Next time, say it's for the children

Last week, City Council was to consider a new ordinance to impose more regulations on Houston auto repair shops. Pages and pages of new regulations. Instead, the measure was sent back to the mayo ...

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posted on
February 17th, 2012
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Houston

Keep it between $10-$20 million and Houston's in

If the past is any indicator, odds are good the city of Houston will cough up millions to a Dallas developer who wants to turn the old Texaco building into a mixed-use development:
A Dallas d ...

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posted on
February 14th, 2012
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Houston

Mayor ends Occupy Houston squatting; Cost to taxpayers exceeds $300k

Occupy Houston Effort Ends to Allow Work on Downtown Park - Office of Mayor Annise Parker
Providing a police presence at the park for the last four months has cost the Houston Police Departme ...

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posted on
February 9th, 2012
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City's Inspector General quits, suggests strengthening the office

Authority 'not there' for city of Houston investigative arm, Inspector General Bob Doguim says as he quits job - Steve Miller, Texas Watchdog
In Chicago, the office of the inspector general i ...

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