Five years after the Columbia disaster
For the past five years I have written about this same subject in early February and probably will be doing that for some time to come. February 1st …
Month: February 2008
Juno is no Little Miss Sunshine
“Juno”Running time: 91 minutesMPAA rating: PG-13I see a couple hundred movies a year. Most, about 70 percent, are average. Not great, but not horrible. Ten percent are pure …
The gift behind the gift
By Angie Liang Instead of gaming consoles, iPods or new DVDs for Christmas, I wanted something a little different. Upon my request, my mom bought me a pair …
East Aldine budgets $20M for new projects
By Gilbert HoffmanNORTHEAST HOUSTON The monthly North Houston networking luncheon was held last week at MacArthur High School instead of the usual Sheriffs storefront location.The reason was to …
Board Appreciation night held by North Forest ISD
North Forest school trustees were honored as part of a statewide event, by the public and their school peers in a reception held last Thursday evening at the …
Local junkyard closed in violation of ordinances
A Final Judgment has been reached in the legal challenge against Ortiz Auto Parts located at 8410 Airline Drive. The legal action resulted from numerous complaints involving the …
North Forest undecided on Superintendent
By Gilbert HoffmanEvents surrounding the selection of the new superintendent for the North Forest school district, and resolution of their academic and financial problems, continue to be in …
State auditor: North Forest ISD on verge of bankruptcy
By BOBBY HORN JR.The North Forest ISD, which learned last month that it would be receiving $7.3 million less than it thought in state funds, got another dose …