Daily Archives: March 24, 2006

Craddick speaks on school funding

Posted on March 24, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

I have to say, this does not sound like the Tom Craddick I’m used to hearing. Speaking to an audience of business and school leaders, Craddick said he thinks the state will end up paying for 60 percent to 65 … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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What’s it all about?

Posted on March 24, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

In the comments to this post about the status of the charges against Tom DeLay, Right of Texas asks: Don’t you agree that all of this is semi-politically motivated? My honest answer, at least right now, is no, I don’t. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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You sure about that endorsement?

Posted on March 24, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

Via Greg, I see that State Rep. Al Edwards is claiming to have the endorsement of Texas Democratic Party Chair Charles Soechting for the April 11 runoff. While it’s not unheard of for a state party chair to get involved … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Ethics Commission to review gifts to Ceverha

Posted on March 24, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

You may recall State Rep. Lon Burnham’s pursuit of bankrupt TRMPAC treasurer Bill Ceverha and his conflicts of interest as a member of the board of the Employees Retirement System of Texas – see here for the previous entry in … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Woodland Heights home tour this weekend

Posted on March 24, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

Spring is here, and that means is home tour time. The Woodland Heights Civic Association is first out of the box with this weekend’s tour, the group’s major fundraiser. The event also will mark the neighborhood’s 99th birthday. “We live … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Requesting a mail ballot for the runoff

Posted on March 24, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

From Glen Maxey, via Patrick Franklin: Exciting New Tool: Requests for Mail Ballots Made Simple Help Barbara Radnofsky or your favorite local run-off candidate in the Democratic Primary Run-Off ! Here’s a great tool that has been developed to assist … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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