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Nah - just more saber rattling by the opposition.

It's all been going to Hell in a faaaaaabulous candy apple red handcart ever since the demise of the giant disco ball over Montrose & Westheimer during Pride. 🥷

2 hours ago, Montrose1100 said:

Wish they would get rid of the Giant looming flood flights , and update to something shorter and more modern. Nothing ruins the Sabine Street view like the giant power lines and flood lights.

Not to mention the need for blackout curtains nearly a half mile away... and now they want to elevate Katy inside the loop.

"We're downtown."  Really????  That response is even worse than the busted door.

Perhaps drinking was part of the event planner's creative process... or not... 🍄🍄🍄 

Fred's Italian Corner in the strip center at Greenbrier and Holcombe closed around the same time as Buon Appetito. 🥲  Let's also pour one out for Patronella's (Marvin Zindler's fave).

Not quite the entire full on deal, but Spaghetti Western on Shepherd between Washington and the Katy is still around - haven't been there in a while, though.

1 hour ago, editor said:

Some were, but it backfired.  There was an article and photo in the newspaper showing the immigrants being welcomed with open arms by various relocation groups.

Many cities and states are happy to have immigrants (that's why so many sign up for refugees from overseas).  More immigrants = more federal money. 

Some of us are old enough to remember when welcoming refugees (regardless of the reason for displacement) and helping them resettle was considered a very American thing to do.

5 hours ago, Montrose1100 said:

WOW they are going to build a divider wall inbetween? To prevent the rubber necking of a wreck on the opposite side? Meaning there could be a fender bender traffic on the opposing side wouldn't have a clue?

Do it on every freeway TXDOT. 

Also, it'll keep you from getting blinded by the jacked up brodozers' headlights.

14 minutes ago, hindesky said:

Do all the dealers not keep stock on hand for immediate sales or are they all ordered then you wait for it to be shipped?

You can buy from dealer stock or you can order - the proportion of stock vs order varies from make to make. 

Red Purse Woman is back!!!

Kissin' cousins, as it were?

Can't help but wonder how much Weingarten Realty's recent merger with the current property owner had to do with this...

9 minutes ago, Ross said:

There's nothing wrong with my calculations.

Your calculations are OK, it's your example that's off. 

Apples to apples, at 28 feet, four inches in diameter the San Antonio pipeline has significantly more capacity than the 48 inch Alaska pipeline: https://www.ksat.com/news/2018/10/18/how-a-giant-water-tunnel-saved-downtown-san-antonio-during-the-flood-of-98/

Rebuilding the Southwest Freeway interchange just might have a little teensy bit to do with congestion on the West Loop, as well.

17 hours ago, Ross said:

How about soft assets, like the CEOs kneecaps? Much more motivating than a pile of cash or some office computers.🤣

Depending on the size of the contractor and its creditworthiness, officers frequently personally guarantee the bond indemnities.

On 12/9/2021 at 11:37 AM, thatguysly said:

I always assumed they were in the import/export business.

In a sense, they are.

Actually, the bonding company or companies for whoever is responsible will be the ones coughing up the cash (and as is often the case with insurance companies, it'll likely have to be dragged out of them) because public projects have to have performance bonds.  Any litigation / arbitration will probably have XYZ Co as the named defendants, though.  That said, whoever's bonding company(/ies) pays up will probably have to reimburse the bonding company (or as suggested, get cleaned out), since construction bonds are generally secured, typically at least with indemnities and unless often with hard assets.

39 minutes ago, kennyc05 said:

What is mil and overlay is that considered a complete rebuild of the street? Or just new asphalt being laid over it?

Mill and overlay is peeling off most if not all of the current surface and repaving with asphalt.  It can work pretty well IF the asphalt bonds well to the substrate, and IF the substrate is in decent shape.  It's what they're doing currently east of Weslayan.

Sorry about the repetition - the "submit" button wasn't responding as it normally does.

On 11/14/2021 at 3:35 PM, wilcal said:

Just read Chapter 3 Article I of the city ordinance, and you are right, Texas law allows the city to make alcohol free zones.

The default is 300 feet from any public or private school, hospital, or church, and it can be extended up to 1,000 feet.

The city does have the ability to grant variances, but it looks like it has to be voted on by city council. 

Additionally, the ordinance specifically carves out hotels in the central business district. Also, any restaurant in the CBD is carved out assuming there is no exterior signage that says that they sell alcohol and there is not outdoor seating.

Also, there's a special carve-out for sports stadiums. 

This city sometimes lol.  

IIRC, at least when the stadium was built the measurement was front door to front door, and Annunciation "moved" its main entrance to accommodate the stadium.  Again IIRC that's when Annunciation's fencing on that side went up.

On 11/14/2021 at 3:35 PM, wilcal said:

Just read Chapter 3 Article I of the city ordinance, and you are right, Texas law allows the city to make alcohol free zones.

The default is 300 feet from any public or private school, hospital, or church, and it can be extended up to 1,000 feet.

The city does have the ability to grant variances, but it looks like it has to be voted on by city council. 

Additionally, the ordinance specifically carves out hotels in the central business district. Also, any restaurant in the CBD is carved out assuming there is no exterior signage that says that they sell alcohol and there is not outdoor seating.

Also, there's a special carve-out for sports stadiums. 

This city sometimes lol.  

IIRC, at least when the stadium was built the measurement was front door to front door, and Annunciation "moved" its main entrance to accommodate the stadium.  Again IIRC that's when Annunciation's fencing on that side went up.

On 11/14/2021 at 3:35 PM, wilcal said:

Just read Chapter 3 Article I of the city ordinance, and you are right, Texas law allows the city to make alcohol free zones.

The default is 300 feet from any public or private school, hospital, or church, and it can be extended up to 1,000 feet.

The city does have the ability to grant variances, but it looks like it has to be voted on by city council. 

Additionally, the ordinance specifically carves out hotels in the central business district. Also, any restaurant in the CBD is carved out assuming there is no exterior signage that says that they sell alcohol and there is not outdoor seating.

Also, there's a special carve-out for sports stadiums. 

This city sometimes lol.  

IIRC, at least when the stadium was built the measurement was front door to front door, and Annunciation "moved" its main entrance to accommodate the stadium.  Again IIRC that's when Annunciation's fencing on that side went up.

On 11/14/2021 at 3:35 PM, wilcal said:

Just read Chapter 3 Article I of the city ordinance, and you are right, Texas law allows the city to make alcohol free zones.

The default is 300 feet from any public or private school, hospital, or church, and it can be extended up to 1,000 feet.

The city does have the ability to grant variances, but it looks like it has to be voted on by city council. 

Additionally, the ordinance specifically carves out hotels in the central business district. Also, any restaurant in the CBD is carved out assuming there is no exterior signage that says that they sell alcohol and there is not outdoor seating.

Also, there's a special carve-out for sports stadiums. 

This city sometimes lol.  

IIRC, at least when the stadium was built the measurement was front door to front door, and Annunciation "moved" its main entrance to accommodate the stadium.  Again IIRC that's when Annunciation's fencing on that side went up.

Never much cared for 3 Allen either - although its color seems to fit its theme.

On 10/22/2021 at 1:15 PM, JBTX said:

Wings, burgers, ok, I'm with you.

Egg rolls? Alright, kinda odd addition, but sure.

Pasta?? I guess it kinda flows, but not really.

Gumbo and catfish???

That's a pretty wide range of dining choices there.

Houston... the home of Collision Cuisine.

17 minutes ago, MidCenturyMoldy said:

It's possible that tiny bit of parking is for H-E-B's curbside pickup. 

And for people who really, really have to park out in the sun or rain or whatever Nature has to offer.

3 hours ago, j_cuevas713 said:

https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/transportation/article/houston-intersection-main-cavalcade-studewood-16363355.php?IPID=Chron-HP-Trending

feh.  Bro. Jordan probably expects people to use that stick behind the steering wheel that turns on those funny flashing lights, too.