Daily Archives: December 6, 2004

Calvin Murphy acquitted

Posted on December 6, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

Wow, that was fast. Hall of Fame basketball player Calvin Murphy was found not guilty today of charges he molested five of his daughters. Jurors deliberated just two hours before clearing Murphy on all six counts. I wasn’t even sure … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Crime and Punishment | 7 Comments

What’s it gonna be, Denny?

Posted on December 6, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

In case you’re wondering what overconfidence by the Republican-controlled Congress will look like, Denny Hastert’s refusal to bring the intelligence reform bill up for a vote because it can’t pass on Republican votes alone is a good place to start. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in National news | 3 Comments

Hasta la vista, baby

Posted on December 6, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

I’m sorry, but any list of cheesy movie lines that does not include a single Schwarzenegger quip is simply not representative. Not that they don’t have some cheesy lines here, but come on. Who were these so-called “moviegoers” that they … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in TV and movies | 3 Comments

Is this the year for vouchers?

Posted on December 6, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

Some proponents of vouchers for private schools think 2005 may be their year in the Lege. One lawmaker already is plotting ways to get school vouchers through the Legislature next year. Earlier this month, on the first day to file … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in That's our Lege | 10 Comments

Light rail spurs South Loop development

Posted on December 6, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

More development in an overlooked part of town, thanks to the light rail line. “The area’s been slow to develop,” said Bob Parsley of realty firm Colliers International. “But we’re beginning to see an overall acceptance in the marketplace for … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Elsewhere in Houston | 2 Comments