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Hempstead

  • Blogs

    February 27, 2009

    He's A Bribe-Taker And A Giver Of Knowledge

    One thing you can say about city officials in Hempstead, the sleepy town 50 miles west of here in Waller County -- they know how to rip off their taxpayers. And they like to share that knowledge, the gift of their experience, in a clear, concise style. Former Hempstead Mayor Pro-Tem Larry Wilson and ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 4, 2009

    R.I.P., The ClobberLine (As Big-City Prices Rejoice)

    Somewhere in Hempstead, there's a big red phone that will never ring again. Lawrence Marshall has announced that the 40-year-old dealership is closing its doors, and thus no dotty old ladies will ever again shout "Ray! There goes that ClobberLine again."Nor will any giant Aggies evermore answer sa ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 14, 2008

    Bribery Time In Sleepy Ol' Hempstead

    Ahh, it’s nice to see that small-town corruption is alive and well. And only an hour’s drive from Houston, no less. It appears as though a pair of city officials in the Waller County ‘burg of Hempstead, the self-proclaimed “City of Character,” have gone and gotten themselves arrested ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 6, 2008

    Small Town Sausage at Krolczyk Meats

    Ahh, it’s nice to see that small-town corruption is alive and well. And only an hour’s drive from Houston, no less. It appears as though a pair of city officials in the Waller County ‘burg of Hempstead, the self-proclaimed “City of Character,” have gone and gotten themselves arrested ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 5, 2008

    Country Paws Rescue Closes Down

    Ahh, it’s nice to see that small-town corruption is alive and well. And only an hour’s drive from Houston, no less. It appears as though a pair of city officials in the Waller County ‘burg of Hempstead, the self-proclaimed “City of Character,” have gone and gotten themselves arrested ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 14, 2008

    Last Night: Scott Miller at the Mucky Duck

    Ahh, it’s nice to see that small-town corruption is alive and well. And only an hour’s drive from Houston, no less. It appears as though a pair of city officials in the Waller County ‘burg of Hempstead, the self-proclaimed “City of Character,” have gone and gotten themselves arrested ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 30, 2008

    The Seoul of Houston: The Weather Was Not the Strong Point on Long Point

    Ahh, it’s nice to see that small-town corruption is alive and well. And only an hour’s drive from Houston, no less. It appears as though a pair of city officials in the Waller County ‘burg of Hempstead, the self-proclaimed “City of Character,” have gone and gotten themselves arrested ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 4, 2007

    The Houston 100: The Master List

    Ahh, it’s nice to see that small-town corruption is alive and well. And only an hour’s drive from Houston, no less. It appears as though a pair of city officials in the Waller County ‘burg of Hempstead, the self-proclaimed “City of Character,” have gone and gotten themselves arrested ... More >>

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    August 9, 2007

    Houston Press Music Awards Winners

    Devin the Dude, Katie Stuckey and The Dimes clean up

  • Blogs

    May 7, 2007

    Dewberry Time

    Devin the Dude, Katie Stuckey and The Dimes clean up

  • Blogs

    May 7, 2007

    Dewberry Time

    Devin the Dude, Katie Stuckey and The Dimes clean up

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    Needling the Haystack

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