Daily Archives: March 9, 2004

The case for paper ballots, as if you needed more ammo

From the LA Times: Poll workers struggling with a new electronic voting system in last week’s election gave thousands of Orange County voters the wrong ballots, according to a Times analysis of election records. In 21 precincts where the problem … Continue reading Continue reading

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It’s the School Finance Reform Tango

The ongoing will-they-or-won’t-they tango on school finance reform took another step closer towards that dreaded special session. Talk at the Capitol finally turns to taxes this week, the remaining piece in a school finance puzzle that could lead to a … Continue reading Continue reading

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Houston wilderness

This is a pretty neat site for those who think it’s nothing but a concrete jungle around here. Be sure to check their little Flash movie about what you can find near here, too. Now of course, the 24-county area … Continue reading Continue reading

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Money bridge

I’m going to try to get a statement out of the Harris County DA’s office regarding poker tournaments, but in the meantime I can confirm that playing bridge for money is indeed an option here in Houston. As I recall, … Continue reading Continue reading

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Votacion Hoy

At long last, it’s primary day in Texas, and there are some rumblings that a few incumbents might be in trouble in their primaries. The Quorum Report is suggesting that early voting is favoring Judge Leticia Hinojosa in her race … Continue reading Continue reading

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USA Today on Metro Rail

I was doing a little channel surfing last night before Tiffany and I headed out to childbirth class, and one of the Happy Talk Local News anchors popped up on my screen to say something like “MetroRail slammed by national … Continue reading Continue reading

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