Daily Archives: June 15, 2006

The money race

Posted on June 15, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

We’re still a few weeks away from seeing the second quarter financial reports for campaigns, but there’s some good news for Chris Bell in the fundraising numbers from the special session. According to records filed Wednesday with the Texas Ethics … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Fewer experts, please

Posted on June 15, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

The defense team for Andrea Yates, in conjunction with a passel of mental health advocates, is challenging the qualifications of a prosecution expert for the upcoming retrial. Yates’ attorneys are challenging the qualifications of the state’s expert witnesses, including Dr. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Lawsuit filed over state spending limit

Posted on June 15, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

It’s been a busy week for suing the state of Texas. Edd Hendee, executive director of Citizens Lowering Our Unfair Taxes, sued Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst, Speaker Tom Craddick, Comptroller Carole Keeton Strayhorn and the Legislative Budget Board. “The limitations … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Fewer tickets, more collections

Posted on June 15, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

Fewer drivers are getting parking tickets in Houston, but those that do are much more likely to end up paying them. The city has issued about 170,000 parking tickets so far this fiscal year, which runs through June 30, down … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Injunction sought to require paper ballots

Posted on June 15, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

Via Houston Dems, the Texas Civil Rights Project has filed a lawsuit to seek an injunction to force the use of paper ballots in Texas. From their press release: Voters, civil rights groups and a statewide candidate filed a petition … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Chad Khan in the news

Posted on June 15, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

Nice little article here on HD126 contender Chad Khan. I’ve reprinted it beneath the fold since I have no idea how long these community newspaper links last. Khan’s a good candidate, and he’ll have the resources he needs to run … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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I-10 flood mitigation ponds

Posted on June 15, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

One of the public meetings held last week was to discuss plans for some flood mitigation ponds around I-10 near the Heights. Robin has some information on what is currently being proposed, plus some background info on the project if … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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