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About dang time. This should shave about 5 minutes from the drive coming back from my parents. Plus, no more getting stuck behind drivers stopping in the dedicated right turn lane unaware that they have their own lane.

I'm flying to Belize early November on SWA and can't wait to avoid IAH. Hobby is so much closer and easier for me. We plan to take advantage of more of SWAs flights from Hobby.

That South Parkish accident graphic in the background is awesome.

I dealt with this group years ago when they first formed. My guess is they'll want everything Midtown already has with no understanding of how a TIRZ works. They'll come up with pie in the sky wishes that can never be implemented, and will blame everyone else as to why they can't have every irrational demand met. Plus, they'll want their needs prioritized over poorer neighborhoods.

Mine is my old AOL instant messenger name.

Larry is right. It's for the construction about to begin on the tower they're building on top of the existing structure.

So it's better use is an empty dirt parking lot the rodeo does nothing with for most of the year? They own it, so why not actually do something with it that could be used year round?

I had a crazy thought about the currently vacant Astroworld plot that the rodeo owns and parks on. What if the city, rodeo, NRG, Texans, maybe Harris County, teamed up and turned that plot of land back into Astroworld... but call it something like Rodeoworld? Think about it, it could be the most Texas'd up theme park, awesomely touristy thing around that would bring in tons of $$$ to the rodeo throughout the year (vs just the rodeo time). I'm talking a huge wooden coaster that rivals the Cyclone (maybe call it the Lone Star), an old west town, rebuild the Viper and call it the Rattlesnake, etc. It would make money for the rodeo year round, attract tons of tourists, make the rodeo even crazier during rodeo time, and could spur development around the area. What do you all think? Could something like that ever work?

More likely something around 15 stories. For example, the Hampton Inn/Homewood Suites under construction downtown is 14 stories and 186 feet.

Still, that's a substantial change to the skyline for this section of Houston. I wasn't ecstatic about this initially, but at this height it's a pretty notable addition.

Around 20 stories tall?!? Am I reading this right? If so it will be one of the tallest buildings in the area.

Restaurants need people asap:http://www.houstonpress.com/restaurants/houston-s-restaurant-staffing-shortage-and-what-it-means-for-diners-7805191

I love the Tesla, but nothing beats a minivan when it comes to opening a door in tight spaces with kids.

You have to be joking. The Catholic church preserves historical buildings better than anyone. Ever been to Europe? The oldest building in every town tends to be a Catholic church.

The interview may have fallen through. What type of places even offer full time jobs in the southern Houston area? I can't stay here any longer.

You can't give up after one interview. Go grab a part time while you're looking for full time. Costco, Home Depot, Whole Foods, Starbucks, etc. Look at the hospitals in the TMC. Thousands of openings for part/full time work.

Frank's will have a never ending line out the door once this is finished.

I never thought I'd like the GRB so much. The entire project (from Texas shaped pool to reducing lanes in front and adding restaurants) is genius. It actually looks like something tourists would rave about.

Just now, pulled up to Central Nissan to see how free charging works. A dude plugged the car in for me and told me to come inside and have free coffee. They don't even have service like that at gas stations! Watching ESPN, drinking a mocha, and getting free "gas" during lunch... pretty good first day impression.

I'm curious how it turns out for you, give us an update after you've given it some time to test it out!

Will do!

Well I bought the Leaf last night. It's nice knowing I'll never visit a gas station again. Cost me 11k used for top of the line 2012 with all extra features (including 30 min quick charge port and solar panel for the 12v). I live in the loop so the range is more than I'll ever need.

Test drove a Nissan Leaf the other day and might be getting one. It was insanely fun to drive thanks to the instant torque. Anyone here have one or have thoughts on it? I was surprised by the amount of room inside it.

No mention of us having the largest medical center in the world and the rapidly growing healthcare industry?

Definitely A

What are minimum setbacks for the back of the lot line? They seem awfully close to those homes in Knollwood.

Get out of college station. There are plenty of min wage jobs here you can land in the meantime. A lot of places won't hire people from a dif city since they're worried they'll flake out, start date will be delayed, or want relocation help. Tell people you already live here and your job prospects will improve greatly.

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Looks like an awful place to work. I can't imagine the heat generated between those buildings, along with trying to make it to a meeting on time (run across the campus vs hopping on an elevator and pushing a button). I see lots of nearby places to eat... um well I guess cafeteria food.