04.27.07
Posted in General at 4:18 pm by Paloma Cruz
I went to a meeting at Poncho’s Grill on Strawberry yesterday. It’s this new-ish place that I wouldn’t have seen at all because I avoid Strawberry to avoid the congestion and construction surrounding the Strawberry @ Pasadena Blvd. intersection.
The place itself is not bad.
The meeting included a buffet-style hors d’eavures. There was a selection of salsas. One container, which held a safe-looking avocado-type salsa, was simply labeled “House.” I made a big mistake and poured generously on my food without tasting it first.
One bite and my mouth was on fire. I couldn’t taste the food, couldn’t drink enough or eat enough chips to make it stop.
So you’ve been warned… beware the green stuff.
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04.22.07
Posted in News at 8:36 pm by Paloma Cruz
Headlines and news about Pasadena and the Clear lake area you should read (reported by the Houston Chronicle, unless otherwise stated):
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04.21.07
Posted in News at 3:47 am by Paloma Cruz
The annual Galveston beach party is this weekend. I’d stay out of Galveston until it’s over.
Optimistically, the news are reporting that the party is going to be… smaller this year than in previous years. I’m still staying away.
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04.20.07
Posted in News at 12:44 am by Paloma Cruz
The Associated Press is reporting that jobless benefits claims edged slightly last week. This, the article states, signals “that the labor market remains generally healthy.”
I’m not an economist, but that seems a very simplistic interpretation of something that is probably due to many many things.
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Posted in News at 12:42 am by Paloma Cruz
Events & important dates in and around Pasadena, for your viewing enjoyment.
Old Fashioned Game Day set April 28 for Heritage Park and Museum
– reported by the Pasadena Citizen:
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The City of Pasadena Heritage Park and Museum will hold the Old
Fashioned Game Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, April 28 at
Heritage Park. The participants in this day will play croquet,
horseshoes, enjoy bean bag races and table games, said Pierce, Heritage
Park manager.
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Mall plans to give away seedlings
– reported by the Houston Chronicle
Baybrook Mall will give away a fresh spruce seedling to visitors on Friday starting at 10 a.m. to commemorate Earth Day, which is celebrated Sunday.
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The Earth Day seedlngs and coloring books will be available at the customer service area of the mall.
Bond proposition aims to double size of library
Supporters say expansion needed to meet patron increase in Pearland
– reported by the Houston Chronicle
A computer lab and an area for teenagers at the Pearland Library are among the projects included in the city’s upcoming $162 million bond election.
[snip]
City Council approved calling the bond election last month. Election day is May 12.
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Deadline nears for rebates
Property owners have until April 30 to cash city’s tax refund checks
– reported by the Houston Chronicle
Almost 1,000 outstanding property tax rebate checks from Friendswood totaling more than $62,000 must be cashed by the end of this month or the refunds will be voided.
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Posted in News at 12:41 am by Paloma Cruz
Some headlines about homes, home sales, and other related topics (all reported by the Houston Chronicle, unless otherwise stated):
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04.01.07
Posted in News at 8:38 pm by Paloma Cruz
Kruse library will thrive with $5,000 grant
– reported by the Pasadena Citizen
“This grant will make sure more children have access to books and it also ensures more children enjoy the lifelong benefits of reading,” said Rosie Prusz, Kruse Elementary principal.The Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries was founded in 2002 as a fund of the Community Foundation for the National Capital Region. Since its inception, the Laura Bush Foundation has awarded over $3 million to 634 schools in the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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