Daily Archives: June 8, 2006

Interview with Ellen Cohen

I had the chance to sit down and talk with HD134 candidate Ellen Cohen earlier this week. I’ve usually done email interviews in the past (this being the sole exception till now), but I’ve got a digital voice recorder now, … Continue reading Continue reading

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Dems get temporary restraining order against replacing DeLay on November ballot

Breaking news. In a surprise twist to the Tom DeLay saga, the Texas Democratic Party filed suit Thursday in an attempt to keep the resigning Republican Congressman’s name on the November ballot. The suit, filed in Travis County 126th District … Continue reading Continue reading

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Where I’ll be tomorrow night

Tomorrow night in Fort Worth, various progressive bloggers of Texas will get together and have a party. ATTENTION BLOGGERS, BLOG READERS, LURKERS, CANDIDATES, DELEGATES, OBSERVERS, AND OFFICEHOLDERS: You’re all cordially invited to THE PARTY OF THE YEAR: the 1st Annual … Continue reading Continue reading

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One unknown grandma

Since we’re in a musical frame of mind today, I think we’ll all agree that the song that accompanies this article is the classic Who Are You?. Independent Carole Keeton Strayhorn won political office under her two previous married names, … Continue reading Continue reading

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Where the cameras will be

For those of you who want to avoid getting a ticket from the about-to-be-installed red light cameras but don’t want to change your driving habits, here are the intersections to avoid. Camera enforcement, pushed by Mayor Bill White and approved … Continue reading Continue reading

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DeLay says bye-bye

Give me a minute here. I’m getting all verklempt. Former House Majority Leader Tom DeLay urged colleagues today to “stand on principle” and ignore the media in a farewell speech to fellow House Republicans at their weekly private meeting. DeLay, … Continue reading Continue reading

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Two public meetings on transportation tonight

From the I-45 Coalition mailing list: METRO Meeting, Thursday, June 8th, Ketelsen Elementary School, 600 Quitman Street (at N. Main) from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm – INTERMODAL TERMINAL PUBLIC MEETING What’s an Intermodal Terminal ?? – It’s basically a … Continue reading Continue reading

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More on the faxes to nowhere

The Chron editorializes about the faxes to nowhere, and in doing so they say what should be done next. Stop further CHIP disenrollments until Accenture meets basic performance levels. Request that the 2007 Legislature reinstate 12-month eligibility for CHIP/Medicaid enrollment. … Continue reading Continue reading

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