Monthly Archives: August 2006

On the court decisions

Posted on August 7, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

I finally had a chance to give a little thought to the two big court decisions from last week. You can read what I came up with over at Kuff’s World. And for another fine take on the CD22 situation, … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Three cheers for the guest bloggers

Posted on August 7, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

I’m back to what passes for normal now, including being mostly readjusted to Central time. We were in Oregon at just the right time, a day or two after their annual heat wave had dissipated. I mean, how much would … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Matthews violates probation, goes to jail

Posted on August 7, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

Catching up on some local news, I see that former local right-wing talker Jon Matthews has gone from the frying pan to the fire. Former radio talk show host Jon Matthews surrendered at the Fort Bend County jail today after … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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More on the Comal River follies

Posted on August 7, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

The Sunday Chron has a cover story on the recent and ongoing battles over who can do what while tubing down the Comal River in New Braunfels (see here, here, and here for previous installments). For decades, New Braunfels tiptoed … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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More routes proposed for Universities line

Posted on August 6, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

In all the argument over Richmond-versus-Westpark for the route of the Universities line, I’ve been wondering why so little has been said about where a proposed Westpark line would go east of Kirby. Having now seen what that would mean, … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Garcia versus Seaman: The money race

Posted on August 6, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

The Caller Times reports on the battle in House District 32 between Juan Garcia and incumbent Republican Rep. Gene Seaman. Garcia, 40, a lawyer and Navy pilot, has raised $205,140.95 to Seaman’s $89,956 during the January-to-June 30 contribution period. But … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Washington Ave service road halted

Posted on August 6, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

Via Houstonist, TxDOT’s plan to build an elevated service road between Washington and TC Jester, which was not popular with residents there, has been scrapped. On Thursday, Mayor Bill White told residents of the Cottage Grove Civic Club that he … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Guest post: Garnet Coleman

Posted on August 5, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

You may have noticed Houston’s freeways looking a lot greener and a lot less menacing the past few years. The recently completed section of the Southwest Freeway from Shepherd to Downtown now has a lush landscaping along its walls. Keep … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Reports from Harrell’s “Band of Brothers” press conference

Posted on August 5, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

Eye on Williamson has two reports from Thursday’s press conference by Mary Beth Harrell in which she and six fellow Democratic Congressional candidates, all of whom are military veterans, respond to scurrilous charges made against her by John Carter. There’s … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Camp Wellstone

Posted on August 5, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

From the inbox: Camp Wellstone is coming to Houston August 18-20! Camp Wellstone is coming to Houston, Texas for the first time! Register today for Camp Wellstone Houston on the weekend of August 18-20, 2006. Click here to register! Camp … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Judges draw their own map

Posted on August 4, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

Why do these big rulings always happen while I’m on vacation? A three-judge federal panel on Friday placed Webb County into one congressional district, solidifying Hispanic voting strength in South Texas. The U.S. Supreme Court remanded the map to the … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Guest post: Shane Sklar

Posted on August 4, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

First, I would like to say thank you to Charles for the opportunity to post here. I have been an avid reader of Kuff’s blog for quite some time now and check it every day for updates on what’s happening … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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AusChron on Harrell v. Carter

Posted on August 4, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

The Austin Chronicle has taken notice of the recent developments in the CD31 race between Mary Beth Harrell and John Carter. It’s unclear exactly what Carter fears from Harrell, unless you buy into his theory a few paragraphs later that … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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PinkDome care package

Posted on August 4, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

I’m a bit late on this, but not too late: PinkDome is putting together a care package: Remember I told you we were blocked by the military so our readers in Iraq are PinDome-less? Well, not quite. Yes, the site … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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As we dance to the redistricting map tango

Posted on August 4, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

There’s a certain karma in having the DeLay ballot replacement ruling be handed down by one federal appeals court on the same day that another such court was hearing about proposed remedies to the state’s unconstitutional Congressional map. One theme … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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DeLay loses appeal

Posted on August 3, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

Hot off the presses. The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals today ruled that former U.S. Rep. Tom DeLay must stay on the November ballot for the office he resigned from in June, according to a lawyer for the Texas … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Warren Moon

Posted on August 3, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

Oldtime Houston Oilers fans ought to enjoy this retrospective on the life and times of Warren Moon, who will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame next weekend. A little sample: Clyde Walker had a brown Ford Falcon. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Metro will press on

Posted on August 3, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

Despite the entirely predictable opposition from Rep. John Culberson, Metro will keep doing its ridership studies and eventually announce its intended route for the Universities line. In response to Culberson’s request, addressed to board chairman David Wolff, the Metropolitan Transit … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Another River Oaks Theater update

Posted on August 3, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

Houstonist is staying on top of the River Oaks Theater situation, with another update about response to the reports that the historic theater may soon face an ignominious demise. Supporters of the theater took their case to a mostly sympathetic … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Guest post: Nick Lampson

Posted on August 2, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

When Charles asked me to guest blog on his site while he was on vacation, I thought . . . vacation?? Wow. Must be nice. Listen, Kuffner, I have been fighting for Texas’s 22nd congressional district for a year and … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Veterans rally for Harrell

Posted on August 2, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

You may recall the recent fact-challenged attack letter about Mary Beth Harrell that Rep. John Carter sent to constituents. Well, Harrell isn’t taking this lying down, and she’s got plenty of support for that. As Eye on Williamson reports, seven … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Guest post: Jessica Farrar

Posted on August 1, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

Let me tell you why the recent immigration issue has little to do with the immigration issue and why the anti-immigration rhetoric affects not only Hispanics, but everyone. To begin with, today’s immigrants are to this year’s election what gays … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Adopt a Sign in Fort Bend

Posted on August 1, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

Want to help turn Fort Bend County a little bluer this election cycle? Give Juanita a hand in putting yard signs where people will see them. Who knows, maybe Tom DeLay himself will drive past one of the signs you’re … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Richmond rail rally today

Posted on August 1, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

From RichmondRail.org in the inbox: Richmond rail supporters to hold counter-rally at 9:00 am Tuesday right outside Culberson press event Culberson presumes to “announce his decision” Tuesday regarding rail on Richmond Houston, TX Aug 1, 2006 Congressman John Culberson continues … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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