Daily Archives: May 9, 2006

Who gets the blame for the county jail problems?

I’ve been pointing my finger pretty steadily at Sheriff Tommy Thomas for the problem of our county jails being overcrowded, which has led the Texas Commission on Jail Standards to order the relocation of inmates at a cool $1 million … Continue reading Continue reading

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Are we finally ready for airport shuttles?

It’s been almost two years since the proposal first surfaced, but airport shuttles may finally become reality later this week. If city council gives its approval, shuttle buses will soon begin picking up passengers at the city’s airports and taking … Continue reading Continue reading

Posted in Planes, Trains, and Automobiles | 3 Comments

One week to go in Austin

Just a quick roundup of special session coverage, from the Chron, Statesman, Morning News, Express News, and Star Telegram. Key points, from the Star Telegram: On a 21-10 vote, the Texas Senate adopted House Bill 4, which will raise another … Continue reading Continue reading

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Last day to name that fermenter

The eBay auction to name the latest fermenter at the Saint Arnold Brewery ends today at 11:30 AM CDT. The high bid as I write this is just shy of $1900. Get yours in now while you still have time. Continue reading

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Iraq Internet cafe

However you feel about the current situation in Iraq, I believe this proposal by Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson is something we can all support. This May we are returning to Iraq with the intention of dedicating a twenty-four station “Internet … Continue reading Continue reading

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Abramoff claims another victim

Darn those devious former chiefs of staff anyway. A Washington lobbyist who formerly served as chief of staff to Rep. Robert W. Ney (R-Ohio) pleaded guilty today to a federal conspiracy charge in a continuing corruption probe surrounding disgraced former … Continue reading Continue reading

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