Daily Archives: August 24, 2003

Weekend update

Posted on August 24, 2003 by Charles Kuffner

Just a quick look at the not-much-to-say-but-we’ve-gotta-write-something stories about the Texas 11. Next week, as this session ends and the federal courts make some rulings in the various suits and countersuits, there’ll be some real news. Anyway. The Senators miss … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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RIP, Bobby Bonds

Posted on August 24, 2003 by Charles Kuffner

I wish I had a clear memory of Bobby Bonds, who succumbed to cancer at the age of 57 yesterday, but I don’t. I remember the Yankees traded fan favorite Bobby Murcer straight up for him, he had one of … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Bill White update

Posted on August 24, 2003 by Charles Kuffner

Two recent items of interest concerning Bill White‘s mayoral campaign. First is this report, via Greg Wythe, which says that the Harris County GOP is already running ads accusing White of being a liberal. [Harris County Republican Party Chairman Jared] … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Rail update

Posted on August 24, 2003 by Charles Kuffner

Earlier this week, the Metro board gave final approval to a light rail extension plan that will be on the ballot this November. After much talk and several proposals to put in rail all over the place, the final proposal … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Jury duty

Posted on August 24, 2003 by Charles Kuffner

Last year I criticized another blogger for publicly asking how he could get out of jury duty. According to today’s paper, all he really had to do was not show up. Many of the empty chairs can be attributed to … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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