Porchman

It seems like they're trying to create a considerable amount in that one block. It would be great if they could extend it to the next block south. They could replace the current surface lot with underground parking. Maybe the major foundations could take a stake in such a project. Ooo! They could rename it Deja Vu Green!

Link to Chronicle article about a study on area railroad crossings

To calculate benefits, the study looked at costs an overpass or closure would eliminate. Those costs include delays for motorists waiting for a train to pass, the resulting emissions, the fuel wasted by idling engines and the costs to motorists involved in collisions...

.....Those who have waited for a train to pass on

Westheimer near the upscale Highland Village

shopping area may be interested to learn that crossing

ranked only 38th in ratio of benefits to cost

from adding an overpass.

I imagine that atomizers of spit with bright, yellow labels are soon to be the big item in greater Southampton.

House Hunters is doing Houston. Two Brothers Leave the Nest. On as I post.

Its those thugs coming from the heights. You know how they are in that part of town.

They're serious gangsta over there.

Um, pellet guns..not the Heights (sadly ). Oh, and we're these "thugs" wearing bike shorts?

Wow, this may belong is the Historic Houston thread. For those that remember, this facility when new, was the magnificent replacement for the Memorial Baptist Hospital that was downtown. Look for Memorial Hermann to dump other former Memorial facilities in the future.

Doubtful. They're all in high growth suburban areas. Besides, MH wasn't looking to sell. They've actually put a great deal into that campus.

What will be interesting to see is how they market University Place. "And your senior facility offers you convenince to a County hospital".

There are programs for free care based on income, etc. The County provides emergency care without looking at your ability to pay, but will come after you later if you have an income that exceeds thresholds.

I believe The County Attorney will also file claims against estates largely to cloud title to a homestead.

So, you're suggesting that citykid drew this?

REDSCARE:

Um...which elavation is this?

Popcorn

Salt, basil or herbes de provences to finish.

Good fiber! Low cal!

Confirmation!!!

http://swamplot.com/...own/2009-07-24/

Terrific! It's also pretty awesome that they are launching this when the economy is shaky.

This a great addition to downtown and another visible symbol of the City's commitment to the arts. It is also a huge coup for one of the City's leading performing arts entities. A facility like this could be a great attraction for artistic talent. Bravi, HB!

Yeah, they were talking about it on NPR this morning. Some kind of suburban gang dispute. Makes me want to not take the Columbia Tap Rail-To-Trail bike path.

CHRON:

TSU police blamed the shooting on a rivalry between two gangs — one from Missouri City and the other from Fresno.

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/hotstories/6544581.html

Makes me not want to travel Hwy 6.

CHRON:

Among the hosts of the community rally was Houston City Councilman Peter Brown, who is running for mayor in November's election.

Now that he's been in a drive-by, does that mean we should give him props on crime issues?

The Joanne King Herring Building. Naming matter resolved.

...Then after struggling for about two years with their poor business concept, they did what even Christus never do, put giant crosses that makes me think of the building as an annex of the Vatican more than a professional building.

If that were the case, it should be red neon. It's Pentecost, after all.

Keeping it real in the Heights ....

Travis Elementary has been closed until May 26.

• 400 students called in sick today
  
• 12 cases of swine flu have been confirmed
  

Chron story here

Has anyone read or heard where officials said the swine flu is any worse or less treatable than our season flu?

What the WHO is focused on now is determining why it proved so communicable and deadly in Mexico, particularly with healthy adults and not in the U.S. or other World1 nations where the virous has appeared. Simply put, they really don't know what they're dealing with. So, they have to take precautions. NPR had a piece about the investigation this morning.

I am concerned there could a zombie component to this. What if the flu pandemic is just a symptom of another, more sinister, infection?

You could be right. It's all coming together now.

A look back.

I have heard from a BCM staffer that one of the conditions of the breakup of the Baylor College of Medicine from Baylor University (in the 1960's) was that if the College of Medicine were to associate itself with another (then) Southwest Conference school it could no longer use the Baylor name. The proposed name would be something like the DeBakey College of Medicine at Rice University. Yes, the DeBakey name would definitely be used.

That would be great. He has a great legacy with BCM, and, from what I understand, he had given (continues to give!) through patents of his inventions. We're not talking small numbers.

My source also said that the influential Jewish leadership of the Texas Children's Hospital really did not want to see Baylor re-associate itself with a "sectarian" institution (presumably Methodist or St. Luke's.) and that was one of the reasons why Rice was so attractive.

Peter Wareing's jewish! Who knew? Oy!

Both institutions have had jewish leadership for many years. Actually it's a matter of business and business model.

Regarding Methodist

Ah thanks! A search "Chase building/tower" is a mess

Yeah, but it pales in comparison to the cumulus you get when you search "Red" .

Is there a reason the chase tower has red lights all the way around it at night? (yeah i know over 200 ft you need beacons) Most buildings have seemed to switch to red. Is it just temp?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:JPMorgan...ne_at_night.jpg

See topic: http://www.houstonarchitecture.info/haif/i...showtopic=19146

Actually, this would be a good option for Jones Plaza

P - Please don't trouble yourself if it's too much bother, but I'd love to see just a list of the spots they covered. I've got my own list of Heights-area restaurants and am always looking for ways to check its completeness.

Usual suspects, T. A lot on Airline. (Oh, and there were only 28 listed).

Studewood

-Bedford

-Glass Wall

-Antidote

-Dacapo's

-Andy's

-11^th Street Caf

My Table magazine's current issue features a "Foodie Guide to the Heights". They cover 30 establishments ranging from Andy's and Pink's to Bedford and Textile, and outlets like Penzey's and El Bolillo. Nice, short takes on each. They arranged the article geographically - 19th, Studewood, White Oak, Airline, and other.

If you're not a subscriber, they do have limited retail circulation. I think I've seen it at Sur La Table.

I'm all about the cucumbers.

So, if you hate hyperboles, and are feelin' a bit kinky....

We are moving to Houston and are looking at the NOTTINGHAM COUNTRY area at Fry & I10. I'll be driving to Woodway and 610 and would like to be in the office at 7:30 and will leave about 5:30. With the construction finished on the 10 what are the approximate commute times I could expect?

Welcome to HAIF! Welcome to Houston!

I have a coworker coming in from that area. 6:30 - usually 30 minutes. 7:00 - usually 50 minutes. She arrives at at the office around 7. I think she broods and watches Youtube...I think....I don't know. My 12 minute commute from the oppisite direction is not as susceptible to traffic flows, and, therefore, not initiated with great intent at beating traffic (or any other great intent, for that matter).

You could always plan to arrive early, log on to HAIF, and argue with whatever the night owls posted the evening before.