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Oct. 9, 2004, 7:39PM First Ward gets Big Easy look New townhomes to feature design that's reminiscent of French Quarter By NANCY SARNOFF Copyright 2004 Houston Chronicle When residential developers M.R. Lavin and Craig Baudier bought a small tract of land in the First Ward last year, they quickly discovered that they might be onto something big. A competitor wanted the land and offered them 40 percent more than what they paid. Instead of taking a quick profit, Lavin and Baudier decided to move ahead with their plans to build townhomes on the 10,000-square-foot parcel. The young developers have started French Quarter Homes to build upscale dwellings they say will resemble properties in New Orleans' Garden District. Located at the corner of Holly and Edwards, the roughly 2,000-square-foot homes are being marketed at $259,900. The First Ward, between Washington Avenue and White Oak Bayou, is just northwest of downtown. "This neighborhood is one of the last undiscovered diamonds in the rough so close to downtown," said Jeff Trevino, a real estate broker who sells property in the area with the Michael Group. More competition That said, other developers are starting to move in. Along with French Quarter Homes, Tricon and similar townhome builders are buying small lots in the area to redevelop. At least one group has signed a contract to buy land on Houston Avenue for a project that would put the first new homes on the avenue in a while. Folks in the area say developers are drawn to the area's good access, cheap land and postcard views of the city's skyline. "It's really starting to come on strong," said Bob Derr of Karen Derr & Associates Realty, who is marketing the French Quarter homes. "The more the builders go there, the more young people move in." But many of these new developments are within a stone's throw of abandoned buildings and ramshackle homes. The spottiness represents an area at a turning point. By contrast, the Sixth Ward

I wonder what it would take to develope a National Network in Houston or enen a new show like the Debra Duncan Talk Show? Is it Possible?

Hasn't Magic 102.1 been: 102 Jamz 102.1 Jamz Magic 102 Jamz and magic 102? Why do they change so much? When did they add the .1 to 102?

Does Houston have a area of town where a lot of Italins live (little Italy)?

Yes just headquarters.

I really have no more intrest in this tread beacause of the way some of you have taken it. This thread was meant to get peoples attention on a real issue effecting Houston and all of America. This thread was inspired by an artilce that I saw on Yahoo.com. I posted the article but that was back when the origanal Houston Architecture Forum destroyed about a month ago. If I have hurt anyones feeling please forgive me, and move on!

In California they have there own commercials too!

Immagration is a good thing in moderation. When the Germans and italians came over they came over in droves! But they did not take over the economy they made it diverst. Now in the Case of the Mexicans they are taking over not making the area diverst! Reasearch has shown that in the near future the Houston area will be Mostly Mexican and that group will be the least educated. So my point is The Minority in Houston will soon be Whites, Black, Asians and other. The Majority will be Mexican. The people running the city will be the minority because the majority will not be educated enough (Mexicans highest dropout rate in Houston). So alot of the majorioty (mexicans) will be in Low paying Jobs and The minority (mostly White) will have the high paying jobs. Thats something to think about. As the Future approcess Houston will become more and more of a poor city. Now you all can say that this is all prejudice talk but it is the truth. My family used to own a House that was later sold to a immagrant Mexican Family. The House was Very nice until they got a hold of it. The House was at first light brown, They Painted it Orange and Aqua Blue (How UGLY!) The house had a washer and dryer, They Built a Clothes Hanger outside in the FRONT YARD! The House had Nice grass, they Put a Chicken Coop in the front and sideyards! This Is Not Mexico People! Please adapt to our culture! I'm sure if us Americans were to move to Mexico in droves that they would not adapt to us. So Please Don't bring your bad habits to America! Thank You! I'm not being prejudice I am just frustrated!

Yes I like a multi-ethnic city too, but one group and we all know what that one gropu is (Mexicans) are taking over! Pretty soon it won't be a multi-ethnic city i will be a Mexican city. And thats not good for the economy! Houston will soon be a largely uneducated city if the illeage Mexican trend continous. When Asians and other immagrants form the other side of the world come here they no they need to be smart to make it. These people are well educated and help the community.

Ariz. Border-Cross Arrests Near Record Thu Sep 30, 8:11 PM ET By ANANDA SHOREY, Associated Press Writer PHOENIX - The Border Patrol said Thursday that it nabbed nearly 600,000 illegal immigrants coming into Arizona in the last year, a drastic increase that is due in large part to an aggressive enforcement effort launched in March. The beefed-up enforcement involves helicopters, ground sensors, two unmanned surveillance aircraft and dozens more border agents in Arizona

I was in Houston the other week helping my sister move in here new apartment and I noticed that with out the cable on the TV hooked up There were at least 6 Mexican Channels Coming through. Then while fliping through radio stations, I noticed alot were in Spanish. I figure soon they will turn ABC, NBC, CBS, and FOX in to Mexican channels. What is going on? Can we not enjoy American Entertanment any more because we must accomidate Mexicans and their entertanment. I don't think it's right! More and more illegal aliens are taking over and no one is acting on it. They come to America and think that we should learn Spanish to talk to them and they don't want to learn English. Alot of them pretend to be Dumb and act like the don't know a word of English when they do something wrong. Do you all think I am being prejudice for thinking this way or am I telling the truth? THIS JUST IN: Houston FM Radio Station KTRS 92.1 has just fliped from Modern Rock for the 1990s and early 2000s to am "Mexican Hits Station"

By Thom Marshall / Houston Chronicle Years before the city of Houston existed, a small clutch of simple homes sprouted beside Buffalo Bayou near the site where the Astros now play in a modern, air-conditioned ballpark. The community known as Frost Town eventually faded into history, swallowed up long ago by downtown Houston. Traces of it emerged from beneath the soil last week, however, thanks to a state project to replace a bridge. An archaeological dig beneath the Elysian Viaduct unearthed parts of Frost Town, which got its start early in the 19th century. The village covered about 15 acres on the south side of Buffalo Bayou, little more than a stone

Well that's HQ'ed

What does that mean?

Remember Hit Video USA? Why doesn't Houston have Cable TV Networks? There use to be Hit Video USA in Houston, but MTV took over and ran them out of business. Just think if it would have been oppisite, Hit Video USA would be like the MTV of today and Houston could have all types of shows taped there. Celebrities and tourist would come from all over. It would be great.

Is the Conroe Outlet Mall still Open?

I am glade they are putting it on 1960. It is closer to my town Bryan-College Station. And it's coming in 2 months!!!!!! There will be other locations!

What do you mean by remote control. Where they going to move all of the news crews to Dallas?

Why does PAX TV carry KHOU News at 11?

Hopefully it will be a urban station like Hot 97.1 was. or mabe a mix of old school and todays hot music like magic 102.1 but they own that station also.

WASHINGTON, Sep 16, 2004 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Radio One, Inc. ("Radio One" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:ROIAK and ROIA) announced today that it has consummated the acquisition of the assets of radio station KRTS-FM, located in the Houston, Texas market for approximately $72.5 million in cash. Concurre nt with the closing the Company has changed the call sign of the station to KROI-FM. Commenting on this acquisition, Radio One president and Chief Executive Officer Alfred C. Liggins, III stated, "This acquisition is a huge win for Radio One. This station represents one of the last high-powered, independently owned radio stations in the Houston market. We are very excited to be able to enhance our competitive position in one of our, and the radio industry's, largest and best markets." Radio One, Inc. (www.radio-one.com) is the nation's seventh largest radio broadcasting company (based on 2003 net broadcast revenue) and the largest company that primarily targets African-American and urban listeners. Pro forma for all announced acquisitions, Radio One owns and/or operates 69 radio stations located in 22 urban markets in the United States and reaches approximately 13 million listeners every week. Radio One also programs "XM 169 The POWER" on XM Satellite Radio and owns approximately 40% of TV One, LLC, an African-American targeted cable channel, which is a joint venture with Comcast Corporation. This press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Because these statements apply to future events, they are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially, including the absence of a combined operating history with an acquired company or radio station and the potential inability to integrate acquired businesses, need for additional financing, high degree of leverage, seasonal nature of the business, granting of rights to acquire certain portions of the acquired company's or radio station's operations, market ratings, variable economic conditions and consumer tastes, as well as restrictions imposed by existing debt and future payment obligations. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially are described in Radio One's reports on Forms 10-K and 10-Q and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. SOURCE: Radio One, Inc. Radio One, Inc. Scott R. Royster, 301-429-2642 Customize your Business Wire news & multimedia to match your needs. Get breaking news from companies and organizations worldwide. Logon for FREE today at www.BusinessWire.com. Copyright

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Aren't they about to redo that place?