Daily Archives: January 29, 2004

Kinky Friedman still talking about running for Governor

When I first read that Kinky Friedman was thinking about running for Governor as an independent in 2006, I thought he was kidding, even though he insisted otherwise. Well, he’s still talking about it, and I have to say, he … Continue reading Continue reading

Posted in Election 2006 | 3 Comments

SD1 update

The special runoff election for the two vacant State Senate seats has been set for February 17. Republican candidate Kevin Eltife, who trailed Democrat Paul Sadler by about three percentage points in the open election to replace the retiring Bill … Continue reading Continue reading

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Self service lottery machines

The Texas Lottery Commission is planning to roll out self service lottery machines. Let me say that again, because I’m still not quite sure I believe what I’ve just written. The Texas Lottery Commission is planning to roll out SELF … Continue reading Continue reading

Posted in Jackpot! | 6 Comments

Name that telemarketer

Good news – telemarketers can no longer obscure their identities via blocking Caller ID. Telemarketing firms must begin complying with new federal rules that require them to display their name and a phone number where they can be reached. The … Continue reading Continue reading

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