MLK Day: Parades January 16, 2012

MLK BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION Parade begins at 10:00 a.m. on Texas at Crawford, proceeds west on Texas, south on Caroline, east on McKinney,  north on Austin, and concludes on Austin at Capitol.  Beginning no earlier than 9:00 a.m., staging on Texas between  Crawford and Hamilton, Hamilton between Texas and Capitol, Chenevert between Texas and Capitol, and [...]

Win a Brand New (Lower Emission) Car! September 1, 2011

Texas drivers still have a chance to win a brand-new 2012 Ford Fusion Hybrid by entering the Drive Clean Across Texas online sweepstakes. The deadline for entering is Sept. 26. The statewide public outreach and education campaign encourages motorists to make cost-saving, no-cost and low-cost changes in their driving and vehicle maintenance behaviors to reduce harmful [...]

What a Summer… August 14, 2011

The drought has been in the news a lot lately, so I went to take a closer look for myself, at one of our lakes. Ok, sooo maybe it wasn’t only to investigate the water levels, but to enjoy Lake Conroe! In the “Pier 1″ picture, if you look hard enough, you can see how [...]

8 Tips To Survive Your Drive April 12, 2011

Survive your drive with these tips from Walter Irvine, an instructor at the Skip Barber Racing School, in Lakeville, Connecticut. Hum, wonder if we Houstonians would agree… What If…? … a car is heading straight toward you in your lane? “Try to get their attention [honk, flash your lights], but also look ahead and plan [...]

Learn about Houston’s Drinking Water October 12, 2010

CITY OF HOUSTON WATERWORKS EDUCATION CENTER We haven’t had anything like it…but coming October 13th the City of Houston WaterWorks Education Center will be open to the public. The Center is located at the Northeast Water Plant, 12121 North Sam Houston Parkway East. This one-of-a-kind regional facility was created to promote water education, conservation and [...]

Red River Rivalry Traffic Delays September 28, 2010

Orange Barrels Ahead for Texas-Oklahoma Game Travel Thousands of football fans will converge on north Texas this weekend for the annual Texas-Oklahoma game on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. in the Cotton Bowl, and transportation officials in both states are urging motorists to use caution navigating heavy traffic and active construction zones. TxDOT and the Oklahoma [...]

Look Who Dropped By Local 2 September 21, 2010

Friday, I was leaving the office with a roller bag in my right hand and a casual pair of shoes in my left. As I was strolling along the narrow back hallway, I came face-to-face with a friendly, familiar face. None other than Dr. Oz. My first comment to him was, “Welcome to Houston!” He [...]

My Favorites August 6, 2010

Here’s my list: http://www.click2houston.com/slideshow/news/24524856/detail.html http://www.click2houston.com/slideshow/news/24524856/detail.html WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITES? Share with me on Facebook. Or email me.

Anchorman Sequel…NO?? August 5, 2010

You probably guessed that I am a fan of the movie, Anchorman. In TV, who isn’t? I don’t usually care for slapstick comedies, but this movie is an exception.  As I was browsing through Mike McGuff’s blog (http://mikemcguff.blogspot.com/), the mention of an Anchorman sequel caught my eye. So, I clicked on this link to sadly [...]

Personalized Licence Plates August 4, 2010

Go online now to share your opinion about new designs proposed for official Texas license plates: http://myplates.pr-optout.com/Url.aspx?520775x120223x-70279 -NASCAR has three proposed designs, including plates honoring the NASCAR Hall Of Fame and Dale Earnhardt and NASCAR 24 Jeff Gordon. -There are two new full-color designs for the Dallas Cowboys and one each for the Houston Texans [...]

Need a Laugh After Sitting in Traffic? June 22, 2010

Thanks to a viewer/listener for this one. Enjoy…

Charity & NEW FACEBOOK LINK April 22, 2010

I emceed a spring luncheon for The Gathering Place yesterday…which is an organization that helps adults with mental illness. They’re funded by private donations – from contributions given by people like you and me. Money given goes to help in so many ways…to shuttle their patients around the city, to put together activities and other [...]

In This Case…Love Stinks February 15, 2010

  MN Farmer Expresses Himself With Massive Manure Heart Valentine’s Day has come and gone this year, but a Minnesota farmer’s expression of love is sure to keep his community talking for years to come.  “The Albert Lea Tribune” reports that Bruce Andersland decided to forego roses for his wife, Beth, this Valentine’s Day.  Instead, [...]

Friday’s Frigid Temps January 8, 2010

It didn’t just FEEL “freezing cold” this Friday morning, it WAS…I was trying to stay as warm as possible. We have this heater, so kindly donated by Andy Patterson (a long time employee at Local 2, who works in Production). That heater keeps us very happy in the traffic center. It must have read 77 [...]

Lunch w/Mike & Susan From KSBJ December 16, 2009

Here’s something to be proud of…in 6-7 months, Mike has dropped around 38lbs! One day we were talking in between commercial breaks and he just said, “Hey Jen, I’m going to drop some weight. Yeah, I’m shooting for 2 lbs a week.” He made it sound so easy and I could just hear the confidence [...]