Daily Archives: August 14, 2006

Bentzin drops out in HD48

Posted on August 14, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

Win some, lose some: Republicans, who will get a chance later this week to add a candidate to a swing district race, have just lost one in another swing district as Ben Bentzin has announced his withdrawal from the HD48 … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Ortiz chosen to run in HD33

Posted on August 14, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

Solomon Ortiz, Jr, son of Democratic Congressman Solomon P. Ortiz, has been named the Democratic nominee to replace Vilma Luna in HD33. Ortiz emerged the party’s nominee for the seat by three votes Sunday, defeating longtime educator Danny Noyola Sr. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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What the Democrats should do in CDs 22 and 23

Posted on August 14, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

Last week, I gave my advice to the Republicans about their options in CD22. They don’t appear to be listening to me, but that hasn’t stopped me from giving my advice to the Democrats about CDs 22 and 23. Will … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Harry Potter and the Intellectual Property Conundrum

Posted on August 14, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

I found this story about the band “Harry and the Potters” to be fascinating on many levels. Brothers Paul and Joe DeGeorge each portray Harry, the former as Harry in his Seventh Year, the latter as Harry in his Fourth … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Rice Village, past and future

Posted on August 14, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

Interesting article about the Rice Village and its existential future as more retail development encroaches on the area. After decades of being an exception to the retail rule in Houston, the casual small-town-like Rice Village is facing major redevelopment. That … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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