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    I just got an e-mail stating that there will be a marker dedication for Frost Town this coming Saturday (May 22nd, 2010) Here's what I received: --------------------------- Art & Environmental Architecture, Inc. wishes to acknowledge the Brown Foundation Inc. for the generous contribution of this Kelly Gale Amen Fine Art Furniture and for the preparation of this site with decomposed granite which shows the footprint of Arch Street. Kelly Gale Amen’s Triple Iron Bench with Texas Fossil Stone Art & Environmental Architecture, Inc. wishes to thank the many supporters and friends who have generously contributed time, effort and funds toward our James Bute Park/Frost Town Historical Site Program: We are especially grateful for Milton Howe and Erik Peterson without both our organization would not have sustained. Special acknowledgements for: The MacDonal-Peterson Foundation, The Brown Foundation, Inc. Houston Endowment Inc. Anchorage Foundation, Hershey Foundation, Summerlee Foundation, Robert & Pearl Wallis Knox Foundation, The Wortham Foundation, Todd Charitable and Remainder Trust, Love Foundation, Prometheus Trust, R.H. Bishop, Oshman Foundation, Finger Foundation Thank you to El Franco Lee, Harris County Commissioner who allowed us to begin the process of converting a multi acre downtown trash dump into public maintained green belt along Buffalo Bayou some twenty-five years ago. Special recognition to Commissioner Sylvia R. Garcia for her efforts in preservation of this park and green belt, the Commissioner has a proven passion for Texas History and is doing very interesting and respected work within the Precinct Two territorial jurisdiction. Welcome to James Bute Park/Frost Town Historic Site Frost Town our First Addition 512 McKee Street, Houston, Texas 77002 Art & Environmental Architecture Inc. Kirk Farris, Founder and President Harris County Historical Commission Janet K. Wagner, Vice-Chairman Dedication Program May 22nd, 2010@10am Ann Becker MC West Side High School Color Guard Louis F. Aulbach Robert S. Frost, descendant Honorable Sue Lovell Minnette Boesel Janet K. Wagner Honorable Sylvia R. Garcia Commissioner Pct. 2 Kirk Farris Reception to Follow Last Concert Café 1403 Nance (77002) 713 226-8563
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    Here's Metro's response to the federal investigation of its purchase of rail cars from Spain: --------- METRO SUBMITS BUY AMERICA RESPONSE LETTER TO THE FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION METRO submitted its response today to the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) regarding the agency’s Buy America program for the purchase of light-rail cars. The FTA is conducting a review of METRO’s adherence to Buy America provisions for the purchase of cars from Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles (CAF) of Spain – two test cars, funded locally, and 103 cars funded with federal money. “We want to make very clear to the FTA that METRO and its Board of Directors firmly believe in the Buy America program,” said METRO’s Chairman Gilbert A. Garcia, CFA. “This program is critical to the economic vitality of this community; never more so than during this current economic recession.” In its letter to the FTA, METRO reemphasized that the two cars to be built in Spain will be paid for with local funds. This decision was based on solid business decisions: To provide quality assurance and adherence to safety standards for the production of the 103 rail cars to be assembled in New York under a separate, federally funded contract. METRO assured the FTA that it performs periodic audits of its major contractors on the rail project to ensure all federal requirements are being met. Garcia said METRO wants to work closely with the FTA to address any remaining issues on the light-rail construction. “We appreciate the FTA’s vigilance in ensuring compliance,” Garcia said. “We are anxious to get this project moving quickly. Jobs for America are needed now more than ever.”
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    I don't think Daley fought all that hard for it. The Olympics were supposed to be the crowning achievement of his administration, and when he lost those he stopped caring about a lot of things. All of his old pals have turned on him, organized labor has turned on him, the minority groups have turned on him (you pretty much don't get elected in Chicago without support from the Hispanic Democratic Organization), the county board has turned on him. I wouldn't be surprised if he didn't run again. I do expect, however, for O'Hare airport to be renamed in his honor after he leaves office. The comments from the suburban mayor are just outdated sour grapes. As for why United in Chicago instead of Houston? I have no idea. As far as I can tell, it's not based on logic. All the numbers point to Houston. I saw an article in the Times that said that it will costs an extra $20,000 per employee to have United in Chicago. That totally makes sense. Hawaii is awash in Japanese tourists. I know of at least one minor global retail chain that opened a store in Hawaii specifically for the convenience of its Japanese clientele, and encourages its Hawaiian staff to learn Japanese. For the Japanese, going to Hawaii has all the benefits of a vacation in America without the time or expense of a 15-hour flight to New York.
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    METRO PRESIDENT & CEO FRANK J. WILSON RESIGNS/ GEORGE GREANIAS NAMED AS INTERIM PRESIDENT & CEO METRO President & CEO Frank J. Wilson has resigned. The METRO Board of Directors accepted his resignation at a Special Board meeting, today, Friday, May 7, 2010. As part of the resignation, the Board authorized Chairman Gilbert Garcia to sign a Mutual Termination and General Release agreement with Wilson. This agreement is posted on METRO’s Web site. It also authorized Garcia to negotiate a contract with former Houston City Controller George Greanias to serve as interim President & CEO, while the Board conducts a search for a replacement for Wilson. Garcia said Greanias will begin work on Monday.
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    http://www.statesman.com/business/developer-changes-plans-for-downtown-block-675269.html
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    I don't really see why (certain) people are freaking out about the camera. I guess because there's so little else to complain about. I can see Apple adding a small low-resolution camera to the front of the iPad for video chats. But to put a real camera on the back of it, like with the iPhone, would be silly. It's far too large to use as a camera without looking and feeling stupid. Try picking up your laptop and pretending to take a photo with it. It's just silly. Just because you can put a camera (or any other feature) into something doesn't mean you should. GE could put a camera in my toaster, but that doesn't mean it's a good idea. Griefers and low-grade techno nerds don't understand why feature creep is a bad thing. But Apple does, which is why its devices sell so well. It comes with a small metal toothpick for use in ejecting the micro SIM tray. Any other requests?
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    I can see the camera happening, but I wouldn't hold your breath for the SD slot. If it's that big a deal to you, pick up the Camera Connection Kit for $29. It gives you an SD card slot, plus the ability to hook up USB keyboards and audio devices (VOIP/Skype headsets, etc...).
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    Landscapes for Living Post War Years in Texas Symposium by The Cultural Landscape Foundation May 6-8, 2010, Dallas Museum of Art The first 2010 installment in this national series that places a critical spotlight on influential landscape architects of the 20th century will take place May 6-8 in Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas. Landscapes for Living will place a focus on the unique Post War legacy of public and private landscapes in Texas during what is now thought to be an optimistic time of innovation and experimentation. Nationally recognized speakers from the public and private sectors and the academic community will provide rare insight and analysis of this unprecedented era of design. The symposium will look both back and ahead, culminating in a panel discussion which explores what this design legacy and Modern design means in the 21st century. Speakers include Ben Koush, Master Mod of Houston Mod. (Read Church and Eckbo, A Houston Perspective) Register online. http://tclf.org/event/landscapes-living-post-war-years-texas
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    I (well, my wife... close enough) got the new 3G version of the iPad yesterday. A couple of quick thoughts: The 3G is fast. Really fast. Like almost as good as wifi fast. I know it's partly because of the A4 chip's faster rendering of pages, but I think it's also because it has the new 3G chip in it that can take advantage of AT&T's 7.2 HSDPA towers. I'm in one of the upgraded AT&T markets. It's great that the iPad can run the iPhone apps, but disappointing when you have to. I'll use apps on the iPad that I wouldn't on the iPhone simply because they're so much more useable and compelling on the iPad. Specifically: Zinio, USA Today, ABC, and The Weather Channel. This will very likely replace my wife's MacBook and iPhone as her primary computing and communications platform. It is disappointing that certain vendors haven't come out with iPad versions of their apps. I'm thinking of Facebook specifically. But the web version of Facebook works perfectly on the iPad. Netflix streaming is great on this thing. Even works on 3G (the ABC app doesn't stream on 3G because of licensing issues). Syncing on the iPad is way faster than syncing an iPhone. Again, it's probably the A4 chip. The iPad is a/b/g/n compatible, which is nice because we have a dedicated N-only wifi network in the house for things that require a lot of data. Now the only things on the b/g are the PSPs, my iPhone, and the printer. My wife got the 64GB version and loaded 9,000 songs, 200 music videos (including about a dozen that are actually hour-long concerts), 3,800 photos, a TV show from iTunes, and about 60 apps into the thing and there's about 15GB of space left. I think that in time, the iPad will save me money because my wife can swap her iPhone for a pay-as-you-go Razr (she's not a talker, she's an e-mailer), and we can use her old computer as a DVR/AppleTV, and cut down on our cable bill. If you have any questions about the iPad, I can answer them first hand. Here's some screenshots of HAIF on the iPad. It's perfectly readable in both portrait and landscape mode (they may have been scaled a little bit going through e-mail). Vastly superior to the iPhone experience.
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    Great example. I've heard from architects that there's good money in redesigning buildings that were buttoned up in the 70's energy crisis and became "sick" buildings.
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    Tour Perkins & Will, Certified Green Building As one in a series of free tours of green buildings in Houston, you are invited to see the office of Perkins + Will Architects on Thursday, May 6, 2010. "Open house style" guided tours will be offered approximately every 30 minutes from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Perkins + Will is located at 1001 McKinney, in downtown Houston , Texas 77002, at the Downtown Rail Stop. Please visit www.houstontx.gov/mayor/leedtour.pdf for more details and a map. Green buildings save owners and users money with greater energy efficiency. They are better for our environment with more reuse of material. Ultimately, they foster a happier and healthier workplace for employees. We very much welcome your participation in this event and your interest and support for green building efforts across Houston . For more information on Green Building Tours, please contact Steve Stelzer at 713-535-7508 or e-mail at steve.stelzer@cityofhouston.net
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    I don't know if this counts, but most of the places I worked when I was in radio had no windows. A very few did, though, and those were much better operations with happier employees. I even felt better about going to work, comparatively, as well. Sure, co-workers and money and other factors played a role, but having worked in offices with no windows and worked in offices with lots of windows, I prefer to see outside. Since the use of natural light in offices is one of the "green" initiatives, I can see how that might work. While I enjoy the smell of a new car, some people are sensitive to VOC's. A lot of new offices are kitted out with low-VOC carpets, paint, and cubicles. I think it's about figuring out which "green" things are also good for the workers. I can see insurance companies eventually (if they haven't already) getting on board with this sort of thing. Happy workers mean fewer sick days and medical expenses for the insurance company to cover.
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    Cool. Thanks for checking on that for me.
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    Thursday Concert Series presented by Capital One Bank Free Concerts at Discovery Green in May and June May 6 – June 24, 6:30pm Anheuser-Busch Stage and Fondren Performance Space Enjoy the park's free, family-friendly concerts showcasing the best music of Texas and the Gulf Coast. Blankets, lawn chairs and picnics are welcome. Food, beer and wine are available at the Lake House. No glass containers or outside alcoholic beverages, please. Co-sponsored by Saint Arnold Brewing Company, 103.7 KHJK FM, Houston Press, Cactus Music, and KPFT 90.1 FM. May 6 CJ Chenier Known as the crown prince of zydeco, C.J. Chenier inherited the family business, building Clifton Chenier's zydeco legacy while leading his band on forays into funk, blues, and swamp-pop. Saint Arnold Brewing Company will offer double reward points for people recycling their Saint Arnold 6 pack carriers at Discovery Green during this concert. May 13 SKYROCKET! A wickedly original party band, SKYROCKET! brings everyone to their feet with relentless and wildly entertaining mix of disco, glam rock, soft rock and soul one-hit wonders. May 20 Soulhat The hip-shaking, earth-quaking rock of Soulhat defined a generation. Their intuitive rhythms and hypnotic beat will take you back while raising you up to a new level of funk. Saint Arnold Brewing Company will offer double reward points for people recycling their Saint Arnold 6 pack carriers at Discovery Green during this concert. May 27 Buxton and The Small Sounds Buxton and The Small Sounds each bring a dynamic hooks, thoughtful instrumentaion, and powerful writing to their indie-infused, folk-inspired blend of Americana. Catch them on the upswing and brag about it later June 3 Los Skarnales with Karina Nistal Una buena fusion of ska, pachuco boogie, old school funk and rockabilly with a pinch of punk, Los Skarnales can barely be contained by any stage. Karina Neal's pumping freestyle sets the perfect tone. June 10 Mike Stinson with Robert Ellis and The Boys Mike Stinson calls his music "tear-in-your-beer honky-tonk and barnyard rock and roll." Dwight Yoakam likes it so much, he's recorded several of Mike's songs. Come hear Mike and meet Robert Ellis & The Boys for a great night on the hill. June 17 Sarah Hickman with Leah White and The Magic Mirrors. Official Texas State Musician for 2010, Sarah Hickman's soulful voice and ardent melodies inspire audiences of all ages. Special opening set from Leah White, Nickelodeon's Parent's Choice Award for Best Entertainer/Music for 2009. June 24 Joe King Carrasco with David Beebe & The Conrads It's a Party Party Weekend any time Joe Kin Carrasco, high-energy leader of the Nuevo Wavo, takes the stage. David Beebe & The Conrads get things started with rousing renditions of Gulf Coast classics.
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    Thursday Concert Series presented by Capital One Bank Free Concerts at Discovery Green in May and June May 6 – June 24, 6:30pm Anheuser-Busch Stage and Fondren Performance Space Enjoy the park's free, family-friendly concerts showcasing the best music of Texas and the Gulf Coast. Blankets, lawn chairs and picnics are welcome. Food, beer and wine are available at the Lake House. No glass containers or outside alcoholic beverages, please. Co-sponsored by Saint Arnold Brewing Company, 103.7 KHJK FM, Houston Press, Cactus Music, and KPFT 90.1 FM. May 6 CJ Chenier Known as the crown prince of zydeco, C.J. Chenier inherited the family business, building Clifton Chenier's zydeco legacy while leading his band on forays into funk, blues, and swamp-pop. Saint Arnold Brewing Company will offer double reward points for people recycling their Saint Arnold 6 pack carriers at Discovery Green during this concert. May 13 SKYROCKET! A wickedly original party band, SKYROCKET! brings everyone to their feet with relentless and wildly entertaining mix of disco, glam rock, soft rock and soul one-hit wonders. May 20 Soulhat The hip-shaking, earth-quaking rock of Soulhat defined a generation. Their intuitive rhythms and hypnotic beat will take you back while raising you up to a new level of funk. Saint Arnold Brewing Company will offer double reward points for people recycling their Saint Arnold 6 pack carriers at Discovery Green during this concert. May 27 Buxton and The Small Sounds Buxton and The Small Sounds each bring a dynamic hooks, thoughtful instrumentaion, and powerful writing to their indie-infused, folk-inspired blend of Americana. Catch them on the upswing and brag about it later June 3 Los Skarnales with Karina Nistal Una buena fusion of ska, pachuco boogie, old school funk and rockabilly with a pinch of punk, Los Skarnales can barely be contained by any stage. Karina Neal's pumping freestyle sets the perfect tone. June 10 Mike Stinson with Robert Ellis and The Boys Mike Stinson calls his music "tear-in-your-beer honky-tonk and barnyard rock and roll." Dwight Yoakam likes it so much, he's recorded several of Mike's songs. Come hear Mike and meet Robert Ellis & The Boys for a great night on the hill. June 17 Sarah Hickman with Leah White and The Magic Mirrors. Official Texas State Musician for 2010, Sarah Hickman's soulful voice and ardent melodies inspire audiences of all ages. Special opening set from Leah White, Nickelodeon's Parent's Choice Award for Best Entertainer/Music for 2009. June 24 Joe King Carrasco with David Beebe & The Conrads It's a Party Party Weekend any time Joe Kin Carrasco, high-energy leader of the Nuevo Wavo, takes the stage. David Beebe & The Conrads get things started with rousing renditions of Gulf Coast classics.
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    Thursday Concert Series presented by Capital One Bank Free Concerts at Discovery Green in May and June May 6 – June 24, 6:30pm Anheuser-Busch Stage and Fondren Performance Space Enjoy the park's free, family-friendly concerts showcasing the best music of Texas and the Gulf Coast. Blankets, lawn chairs and picnics are welcome. Food, beer and wine are available at the Lake House. No glass containers or outside alcoholic beverages, please. Co-sponsored by Saint Arnold Brewing Company, 103.7 KHJK FM, Houston Press, Cactus Music, and KPFT 90.1 FM. May 6 CJ Chenier Known as the crown prince of zydeco, C.J. Chenier inherited the family business, building Clifton Chenier's zydeco legacy while leading his band on forays into funk, blues, and swamp-pop. Saint Arnold Brewing Company will offer double reward points for people recycling their Saint Arnold 6 pack carriers at Discovery Green during this concert. May 13 SKYROCKET! A wickedly original party band, SKYROCKET! brings everyone to their feet with relentless and wildly entertaining mix of disco, glam rock, soft rock and soul one-hit wonders. May 20 Soulhat The hip-shaking, earth-quaking rock of Soulhat defined a generation. Their intuitive rhythms and hypnotic beat will take you back while raising you up to a new level of funk. Saint Arnold Brewing Company will offer double reward points for people recycling their Saint Arnold 6 pack carriers at Discovery Green during this concert. May 27 Buxton and The Small Sounds Buxton and The Small Sounds each bring a dynamic hooks, thoughtful instrumentaion, and powerful writing to their indie-infused, folk-inspired blend of Americana. Catch them on the upswing and brag about it later June 3 Los Skarnales with Karina Nistal Una buena fusion of ska, pachuco boogie, old school funk and rockabilly with a pinch of punk, Los Skarnales can barely be contained by any stage. Karina Neal's pumping freestyle sets the perfect tone. June 10 Mike Stinson with Robert Ellis and The Boys Mike Stinson calls his music "tear-in-your-beer honky-tonk and barnyard rock and roll." Dwight Yoakam likes it so much, he's recorded several of Mike's songs. Come hear Mike and meet Robert Ellis & The Boys for a great night on the hill. June 17 Sarah Hickman with Leah White and The Magic Mirrors. Official Texas State Musician for 2010, Sarah Hickman's soulful voice and ardent melodies inspire audiences of all ages. Special opening set from Leah White, Nickelodeon's Parent's Choice Award for Best Entertainer/Music for 2009. June 24 Joe King Carrasco with David Beebe & The Conrads It's a Party Party Weekend any time Joe Kin Carrasco, high-energy leader of the Nuevo Wavo, takes the stage. David Beebe & The Conrads get things started with rousing renditions of Gulf Coast classics.
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    Thursday Concert Series presented by Capital One Bank Free Concerts at Discovery Green in May and June May 6 – June 24, 6:30pm Anheuser-Busch Stage and Fondren Performance Space Enjoy the park's free, family-friendly concerts showcasing the best music of Texas and the Gulf Coast. Blankets, lawn chairs and picnics are welcome. Food, beer and wine are available at the Lake House. No glass containers or outside alcoholic beverages, please. Co-sponsored by Saint Arnold Brewing Company, 103.7 KHJK FM, Houston Press, Cactus Music, and KPFT 90.1 FM. May 6 CJ Chenier Known as the crown prince of zydeco, C.J. Chenier inherited the family business, building Clifton Chenier's zydeco legacy while leading his band on forays into funk, blues, and swamp-pop. Saint Arnold Brewing Company will offer double reward points for people recycling their Saint Arnold 6 pack carriers at Discovery Green during this concert. May 13 SKYROCKET! A wickedly original party band, SKYROCKET! brings everyone to their feet with relentless and wildly entertaining mix of disco, glam rock, soft rock and soul one-hit wonders. May 20 Soulhat The hip-shaking, earth-quaking rock of Soulhat defined a generation. Their intuitive rhythms and hypnotic beat will take you back while raising you up to a new level of funk. Saint Arnold Brewing Company will offer double reward points for people recycling their Saint Arnold 6 pack carriers at Discovery Green during this concert. May 27 Buxton and The Small Sounds Buxton and The Small Sounds each bring a dynamic hooks, thoughtful instrumentaion, and powerful writing to their indie-infused, folk-inspired blend of Americana. Catch them on the upswing and brag about it later June 3 Los Skarnales with Karina Nistal Una buena fusion of ska, pachuco boogie, old school funk and rockabilly with a pinch of punk, Los Skarnales can barely be contained by any stage. Karina Neal's pumping freestyle sets the perfect tone. June 10 Mike Stinson with Robert Ellis and The Boys Mike Stinson calls his music "tear-in-your-beer honky-tonk and barnyard rock and roll." Dwight Yoakam likes it so much, he's recorded several of Mike's songs. Come hear Mike and meet Robert Ellis & The Boys for a great night on the hill. June 17 Sarah Hickman with Leah White and The Magic Mirrors. Official Texas State Musician for 2010, Sarah Hickman's soulful voice and ardent melodies inspire audiences of all ages. Special opening set from Leah White, Nickelodeon's Parent's Choice Award for Best Entertainer/Music for 2009. June 24 Joe King Carrasco with David Beebe & The Conrads It's a Party Party Weekend any time Joe Kin Carrasco, high-energy leader of the Nuevo Wavo, takes the stage. David Beebe & The Conrads get things started with rousing renditions of Gulf Coast classics.
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    Thursday Concert Series presented by Capital One Bank Free Concerts at Discovery Green in May and June May 6 – June 24, 6:30pm Anheuser-Busch Stage and Fondren Performance Space Enjoy the park's free, family-friendly concerts showcasing the best music of Texas and the Gulf Coast. Blankets, lawn chairs and picnics are welcome. Food, beer and wine are available at the Lake House. No glass containers or outside alcoholic beverages, please. Co-sponsored by Saint Arnold Brewing Company, 103.7 KHJK FM, Houston Press, Cactus Music, and KPFT 90.1 FM. May 6 CJ Chenier Known as the crown prince of zydeco, C.J. Chenier inherited the family business, building Clifton Chenier's zydeco legacy while leading his band on forays into funk, blues, and swamp-pop. Saint Arnold Brewing Company will offer double reward points for people recycling their Saint Arnold 6 pack carriers at Discovery Green during this concert. May 13 SKYROCKET! A wickedly original party band, SKYROCKET! brings everyone to their feet with relentless and wildly entertaining mix of disco, glam rock, soft rock and soul one-hit wonders. May 20 Soulhat The hip-shaking, earth-quaking rock of Soulhat defined a generation. Their intuitive rhythms and hypnotic beat will take you back while raising you up to a new level of funk. Saint Arnold Brewing Company will offer double reward points for people recycling their Saint Arnold 6 pack carriers at Discovery Green during this concert. May 27 Buxton and The Small Sounds Buxton and The Small Sounds each bring a dynamic hooks, thoughtful instrumentaion, and powerful writing to their indie-infused, folk-inspired blend of Americana. Catch them on the upswing and brag about it later June 3 Los Skarnales with Karina Nistal Una buena fusion of ska, pachuco boogie, old school funk and rockabilly with a pinch of punk, Los Skarnales can barely be contained by any stage. Karina Neal's pumping freestyle sets the perfect tone. June 10 Mike Stinson with Robert Ellis and The Boys Mike Stinson calls his music "tear-in-your-beer honky-tonk and barnyard rock and roll." Dwight Yoakam likes it so much, he's recorded several of Mike's songs. Come hear Mike and meet Robert Ellis & The Boys for a great night on the hill. June 17 Sarah Hickman with Leah White and The Magic Mirrors. Official Texas State Musician for 2010, Sarah Hickman's soulful voice and ardent melodies inspire audiences of all ages. Special opening set from Leah White, Nickelodeon's Parent's Choice Award for Best Entertainer/Music for 2009. June 24 Joe King Carrasco with David Beebe & The Conrads It's a Party Party Weekend any time Joe Kin Carrasco, high-energy leader of the Nuevo Wavo, takes the stage. David Beebe & The Conrads get things started with rousing renditions of Gulf Coast classics.
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    Thursday Concert Series presented by Capital One Bank Free Concerts at Discovery Green in May and June May 6 – June 24, 6:30pm Anheuser-Busch Stage and Fondren Performance Space Enjoy the park's free, family-friendly concerts showcasing the best music of Texas and the Gulf Coast. Blankets, lawn chairs and picnics are welcome. Food, beer and wine are available at the Lake House. No glass containers or outside alcoholic beverages, please. Co-sponsored by Saint Arnold Brewing Company, 103.7 KHJK FM, Houston Press, Cactus Music, and KPFT 90.1 FM. May 6 CJ Chenier Known as the crown prince of zydeco, C.J. Chenier inherited the family business, building Clifton Chenier's zydeco legacy while leading his band on forays into funk, blues, and swamp-pop. Saint Arnold Brewing Company will offer double reward points for people recycling their Saint Arnold 6 pack carriers at Discovery Green during this concert. May 13 SKYROCKET! A wickedly original party band, SKYROCKET! brings everyone to their feet with relentless and wildly entertaining mix of disco, glam rock, soft rock and soul one-hit wonders. May 20 Soulhat The hip-shaking, earth-quaking rock of Soulhat defined a generation. Their intuitive rhythms and hypnotic beat will take you back while raising you up to a new level of funk. Saint Arnold Brewing Company will offer double reward points for people recycling their Saint Arnold 6 pack carriers at Discovery Green during this concert. May 27 Buxton and The Small Sounds Buxton and The Small Sounds each bring a dynamic hooks, thoughtful instrumentaion, and powerful writing to their indie-infused, folk-inspired blend of Americana. Catch them on the upswing and brag about it later June 3 Los Skarnales with Karina Nistal Una buena fusion of ska, pachuco boogie, old school funk and rockabilly with a pinch of punk, Los Skarnales can barely be contained by any stage. Karina Neal's pumping freestyle sets the perfect tone. June 10 Mike Stinson with Robert Ellis and The Boys Mike Stinson calls his music "tear-in-your-beer honky-tonk and barnyard rock and roll." Dwight Yoakam likes it so much, he's recorded several of Mike's songs. Come hear Mike and meet Robert Ellis & The Boys for a great night on the hill. June 17 Sarah Hickman with Leah White and The Magic Mirrors. Official Texas State Musician for 2010, Sarah Hickman's soulful voice and ardent melodies inspire audiences of all ages. Special opening set from Leah White, Nickelodeon's Parent's Choice Award for Best Entertainer/Music for 2009. June 24 Joe King Carrasco with David Beebe & The Conrads It's a Party Party Weekend any time Joe Kin Carrasco, high-energy leader of the Nuevo Wavo, takes the stage. David Beebe & The Conrads get things started with rousing renditions of Gulf Coast classics.
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    Thursday Concert Series presented by Capital One Bank Free Concerts at Discovery Green in May and June May 6 – June 24, 6:30pm Anheuser-Busch Stage and Fondren Performance Space Enjoy the park's free, family-friendly concerts showcasing the best music of Texas and the Gulf Coast. Blankets, lawn chairs and picnics are welcome. Food, beer and wine are available at the Lake House. No glass containers or outside alcoholic beverages, please. Co-sponsored by Saint Arnold Brewing Company, 103.7 KHJK FM, Houston Press, Cactus Music, and KPFT 90.1 FM. May 6 CJ Chenier Known as the crown prince of zydeco, C.J. Chenier inherited the family business, building Clifton Chenier's zydeco legacy while leading his band on forays into funk, blues, and swamp-pop. Saint Arnold Brewing Company will offer double reward points for people recycling their Saint Arnold 6 pack carriers at Discovery Green during this concert. May 13 SKYROCKET! A wickedly original party band, SKYROCKET! brings everyone to their feet with relentless and wildly entertaining mix of disco, glam rock, soft rock and soul one-hit wonders. May 20 Soulhat The hip-shaking, earth-quaking rock of Soulhat defined a generation. Their intuitive rhythms and hypnotic beat will take you back while raising you up to a new level of funk. Saint Arnold Brewing Company will offer double reward points for people recycling their Saint Arnold 6 pack carriers at Discovery Green during this concert. May 27 Buxton and The Small Sounds Buxton and The Small Sounds each bring a dynamic hooks, thoughtful instrumentaion, and powerful writing to their indie-infused, folk-inspired blend of Americana. Catch them on the upswing and brag about it later June 3 Los Skarnales with Karina Nistal Una buena fusion of ska, pachuco boogie, old school funk and rockabilly with a pinch of punk, Los Skarnales can barely be contained by any stage. Karina Neal's pumping freestyle sets the perfect tone. June 10 Mike Stinson with Robert Ellis and The Boys Mike Stinson calls his music "tear-in-your-beer honky-tonk and barnyard rock and roll." Dwight Yoakam likes it so much, he's recorded several of Mike's songs. Come hear Mike and meet Robert Ellis & The Boys for a great night on the hill. June 17 Sarah Hickman with Leah White and The Magic Mirrors. Official Texas State Musician for 2010, Sarah Hickman's soulful voice and ardent melodies inspire audiences of all ages. Special opening set from Leah White, Nickelodeon's Parent's Choice Award for Best Entertainer/Music for 2009. June 24 Joe King Carrasco with David Beebe & The Conrads It's a Party Party Weekend any time Joe Kin Carrasco, high-energy leader of the Nuevo Wavo, takes the stage. David Beebe & The Conrads get things started with rousing renditions of Gulf Coast classics.
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    Thursday Concert Series presented by Capital One Bank Free Concerts at Discovery Green in May and June May 6 – June 24, 6:30pm Anheuser-Busch Stage and Fondren Performance Space Enjoy the park's free, family-friendly concerts showcasing the best music of Texas and the Gulf Coast. Blankets, lawn chairs and picnics are welcome. Food, beer and wine are available at the Lake House. No glass containers or outside alcoholic beverages, please. Co-sponsored by Saint Arnold Brewing Company, 103.7 KHJK FM, Houston Press, Cactus Music, and KPFT 90.1 FM. May 6 CJ Chenier Known as the crown prince of zydeco, C.J. Chenier inherited the family business, building Clifton Chenier's zydeco legacy while leading his band on forays into funk, blues, and swamp-pop. Saint Arnold Brewing Company will offer double reward points for people recycling their Saint Arnold 6 pack carriers at Discovery Green during this concert. May 13 SKYROCKET! A wickedly original party band, SKYROCKET! brings everyone to their feet with relentless and wildly entertaining mix of disco, glam rock, soft rock and soul one-hit wonders. May 20 Soulhat The hip-shaking, earth-quaking rock of Soulhat defined a generation. Their intuitive rhythms and hypnotic beat will take you back while raising you up to a new level of funk. Saint Arnold Brewing Company will offer double reward points for people recycling their Saint Arnold 6 pack carriers at Discovery Green during this concert. May 27 Buxton and The Small Sounds Buxton and The Small Sounds each bring a dynamic hooks, thoughtful instrumentaion, and powerful writing to their indie-infused, folk-inspired blend of Americana. Catch them on the upswing and brag about it later June 3 Los Skarnales with Karina Nistal Una buena fusion of ska, pachuco boogie, old school funk and rockabilly with a pinch of punk, Los Skarnales can barely be contained by any stage. Karina Neal's pumping freestyle sets the perfect tone. June 10 Mike Stinson with Robert Ellis and The Boys Mike Stinson calls his music "tear-in-your-beer honky-tonk and barnyard rock and roll." Dwight Yoakam likes it so much, he's recorded several of Mike's songs. Come hear Mike and meet Robert Ellis & The Boys for a great night on the hill. June 17 Sarah Hickman with Leah White and The Magic Mirrors. Official Texas State Musician for 2010, Sarah Hickman's soulful voice and ardent melodies inspire audiences of all ages. Special opening set from Leah White, Nickelodeon's Parent's Choice Award for Best Entertainer/Music for 2009. June 24 Joe King Carrasco with David Beebe & The Conrads It's a Party Party Weekend any time Joe Kin Carrasco, high-energy leader of the Nuevo Wavo, takes the stage. David Beebe & The Conrads get things started with rousing renditions of Gulf Coast classics.
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    I was lucky enough to live next to Freedmen's Town (Freedmenstown?) before it was bulldozed and became Townhouse Central. No, it wasn't a great place. It was ugly and dirty and run down and frankly a little scary, even to someone my size. But I'm a big believer in preserving history, and a lot of early Houston history was lost in that place. I recently found out about a project to preserve and spread a little bit of Freedmen's Town's legacy: Freedman Plantlets They're cuttings taken from one of the last remaining plants in Freedmen's Town before it was scraped clean. People are signing up for pieces which they plant in their yards and help cultivate a little history. I don't know how much they cost, but I know sevfiv has one. Maybe she'll fill in the details.
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    I have no idea why this came to me as a PNG instead of text, but here it is:
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    Charles A. McClelland, Jr. was officially sworn in as the new Chief of the Houston Police Department earlier today
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