Daily Archives: January 3, 2006

Let the bidding begin

Posted on January 3, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

Just as a reminder, the AstroWorld auction begins this Friday. Bring your checkbook, and make sure you’ve got a big enough balance in it. The park already tested the waters by putting some of the memorabilia up for sale on … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Filing news: Fort Bend foulup

Posted on January 3, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

Oops. When the dust settled after Monday’s 6 p.m. filing deadline, seven Fort Bend County Democrats and 32 Republicans had filed for local races. Incumbent Fort Bend County District Clerk Glory Hopkins was not among them. Fort Bend County Republican … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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“Don’t Mess With Texas” turns 20

Posted on January 3, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

Has it really been 20 years since the Don’t Mess With Texas campaign first rolled out? Yes, it has, and to celebrate there will be a new series of ads with new celebrities. The slogan has all but become the … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Abramoff to plead guilty today

Posted on January 3, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

Let’s talk about something other than candidate filings, shall we? How about Jack Abramoff? Republican lobbyist Jack Abramoff, who is under criminal investigation, may agree this week to cooperate with federal officials in a move that former prosecutors say would … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Filing news: Coverage

Posted on January 3, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

I’m not going to dwell too much on the Strayhorn goes independent story, since I think by now we’re all a little tired of it. The one thing I’ll comment on is this: The two top Democrats in the race … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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