11.30.07

Fluorescent bulb to be Texas’ “state bulb”

Posted in News at 9:19 am by Paloma Cruz

Houston mayor joins call to use florescent lights
– Houston Business Journal

Houston Mayor Bill White will join with the four mayors of Texas’ largest cities on Nov. 30 to call on Texans to switch to compact florescent lights to reduce energy use in the Lone Star state.

The five mayors will officially introduce the “state bulb” of Texas from the front steps of San Antonio City Hall, according to a press release from the City of Dallas.

As part of the statewide “Lighten Up Texas” campaign, White has declared the month of December as compact fluorescent light month.

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11.25.07

Pasadena mayoral election

Posted in News at 11:12 pm by Paloma Cruz

Mayoral candidates square off at Pasadena forum
Special election has drawn field of 11 candidates
– Houston Chronicle2

One of Pasadena’s hottest elections in recent years is in full swing, with early voting under way in the race for mayor.

Early voting continues through Dec. 4 at City Hall.

The Dec. 8 special election has drawn a field of seven candidates — A.J. Christ, O.L. Harris, Don Harrison, Johnny Isbell, Jerri Neely, Ralph Riggs and David Stroder.

The election is necessary because former Mayor John Manlove resigned in October to run for the 22nd Congressional District seat formerly held by Tom Delay.

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Houston-area gets warmer weather

Posted in News at 10:57 pm by Paloma Cruz

Warmer temperatures, clearer skies expected
– Houston Chronicle2

After a snowy and rainy Thanksgiving weekend across much of the state, clearer skies and warmer temperatures were expected Monday, the National Weather Service said.

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11.13.07

Pasadena ISD does well in TAKS

Posted in News at 10:40 am by Paloma Cruz

Schools earn ‘Gold’ recognition
– Houston Chronicle2

Numerous schools in Pasadena ISD recently received Gold Performance Acknowledgements from the Texas Education Agency for their achievements in the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills test.

Nineteen campuses were recognized for their accomplishments in reading, 17 for math, 16 for writing, 6 for science and 5 for social studies.

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congratulations to “The Rose”

Posted in News at 10:37 am by Paloma Cruz

Found on the Houston Chronicle’s “news from you” section:

The Rose Wins “Largest Community-Based Team” Award at the Komen Houston Race for the Cure

Congratulations. It is well-deserved.