VERY BUSY AT ANDREW FASTOW’S SENTENCING!
The media was out in full force Tuesday at the federal court house in downtown Houston. Enron former CFO Andrew Fastow was in court for sentencing. Lots of familiar faces out in front of the federal building. Here are some of the pictures I snapped as Fastow arrived and after he was sent off in the federal paddy wagon. At the scene were Kym Alvarado Booth, Jason Whitely, Joe Lanford, Xavier Kirts, The Insite, Cynthia Cisneros, Laurel Calkins and a long list of others…
THE BATTLE TO COVER ENRON AT 515 RUSK!
ANDREW FASTOW HAS LEFT THE BUILDING!
SIX YEARS IN THE BIG HOUSE!
The former Chief Financial Officer of Enron was sentenced to 6 years in federal prison for his role in the 2001 demise of the former energy giant. Fastow at some points sobbed in court asking for the forgiveness of his family and that of thousands of former Enron investors who lost billions of dollars when the company imploded. Fastow’s defense attorney asked that he be placed in a 500 hour drug treatment program. Lawyers say he apparently became hooked after experiencing Enron related anxiety. Fastow’s counsel also said he has been the victim of anti-Semitic hatred as a result of enron. He must also serve 2 years of probation under the sentence handed down by federal judge Kenneth Hoyt.
GIBBS SAYS SHE KNOWS SHE FACES AN UPHILL BATTLE!
OUT ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL!
Houston city council member Shelley Sekula Gibbs is spending an unbelievable number of hours out on the campaign trail. She’s seeking the seat left vacant by embattled politician Tom DeLay. The Insite caught up with Gibbs at a country club in Clear Lake. She briefly introduced herself to the members of the Space Center Rotary Club. It’s one of a half dozen lunches and appearances she made that day. Gibbs says she realizes what a tough time she faces as a write in candidate. She’s not actually on the ballot as a result of DeLays resignation from the post. She’s taking on democrat Nick Lampson for the congressional seat. Gibbs also dropped off what was described as a generous donation according to Rotary club member Scott Rainey. His words to The Insite, “You should let people know how generous she is.” Rainey says the money will go towards the rotary club’s annual fundraiser, The Shrimporee. Here are some the pictures I snapped at the country club appearance!
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LIGHT THEM WHILE YOU GOT’EM BECAUSE THEY COULD BE BANNED!
HOUSTON CONSIDERS SMOKING BAN!
It was almost standing room only at a Houston’s city council Public Health committee meeting Monday afternoon. The topic of discussion is should smoking be banned from bars. The ban received an overview of evidence collected state-wide and nationally on the cost of going smoke-free. Several speakers addressed the committee including one witness who said that bar sales in Austin had dropped 17 percent after a smoking ban was implemented. That witness went on to say sales outside the city where there was no such ordinance had risen 20 percent. What do you think? Should there be a smoking ban in Houston bars?
KICKZ: THE NEW SNEAKER STORE IN THE GALLERIA IS COMING!
THE NEW SHOES ON THE H-TOWN BLOCK!
There is going to be a new store opening soon here in Houston. Here are the details from company executives: “Kickz is a sneaker boutique that will cater to collectors and fashion forward customers. Located in Galleria IV, everything from product selection to store design is unique to this market. Kickz features an industrial theme including concrete floors, loft style ceilings, real brick walls, real graffiti, and REAL, hard to find Nike and Jordan styles, as well as brands like Puma, Adidas, Lacoste footwear and more.” Grand opening Weekend is 9-29-06 through 10-1-06…
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