Daily Archives: May 29, 2003

Governor utters the “S” word

Posted on May 29, 2003 by Charles Kuffner

Governor Perry has declared his intent to call a special legislative session, but not for any of the issues (budget, school finance, redistricting) that have been anticipated so far. He’s vowed to keep legislators in Austin until they pass a … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Council passes “unconstitutional” law

Posted on May 29, 2003 by Charles Kuffner

Sometimes, I just don’t know what to make of our City Council. Yesterday, they passed an anti-prostitution law which they themselves acknowledge is unconstitutional and a surefire bet to be challenged in court. Under the ordinance, effective within five days, … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Why we fought

Posted on May 29, 2003 by Charles Kuffner

I don’t want to be the last blogger on the planet to link to Billmon’s collection of quotes from Team Bush about why we invaded Iraq. You shouldn’t be the last blog reader to see what he’s got. Once you’ve … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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The Green[e]house Reloaded

Posted on May 29, 2003 by Charles Kuffner

Congrats to Greg Greene of The Green[e]house Effect for getting his own domain and doing the Movable Type migration. Update those bookmarks and drop in to say Hi. Continue reading →

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Out of the House

Posted on May 29, 2003 by Charles Kuffner

State Rep. Kevin Bailey (D-Houston) has announced that his committee has finished its investigation of record-shredding by DPS and the security tapes. “It may have been a technical violation of the law to destroy the documents. I don’t think there … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Separate trials in K-Mart case

Posted on May 29, 2003 by Charles Kuffner

District Judge Carol Davies has granted a motion by K-Mart Kiddie Roundup defendant Sgt. Ken Wenzel to sever his trial from that of Captian Mark Aguirre. In requesting the severance, [Wenzel’s defense attorney Joe] Bailey argued several points that he … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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