Among other things that the new year will bring is the long-awaited trial in Travis County of Tom DeLay on conspiracy and money laundering charges. Back in September, the Court of Criminal Appeals agreed to hear Travis County DA Ronnie Earle's appeal of the dismissal of one of the conspiracy charges. That hearing will take place in January, though when a ruling will come is anybody's guess. I think, based on what the Third Court of Appeals had said and the fact that the pro-prosecution CCA didn't have to take this appeal, that there's a decent chance they'll reinstate the charge, though I wouldn't necessarily bet my own money on that.

Here's a brief summary of the case. We'll see what happens.

UPDATE: Miya has more.