Entries for August 2008

by Marene Gustin Daily Court Review What’s a world-class city without a world-class chef? After Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s Bank Restaurant shuttered when Hotel Icon changed hands last year, it seemed we were without an internationally renowned cul...

by Kelley Shannon The Associated Press U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison said Thursday she hasn’t been asked to be John McCain’s running mate, despite some speculation that she’s a possible choice for the No. 2 spot on the Republican ticket. The Texa...

by Jeannine Aversa The Associated Press The economy pulled out of a dangerous rough patch in the spring, thanks largely to strong exports, but the rebound isn’t expected to last. Economic slowdowns overseas could make exports tail off just as Ameri...

by Kim Hogstrom Daily Court Review In a lengthy and lively discussion on Wednesday, Houston City Council tagged an ordinance to authorize spending $750,000 from the General Fund for the renewal of an advertising contract designed to recruit officer...

by Marene Gustin Daily Court Review What’s a world-class city without a world-class chef? After Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s Bank Restaurant shuttered when Hotel Icon changed hands last year, it seemed we were without an internationally renowned cul...