Daily Archives: September 1, 2006

Smither and Stockman

Posted on September 1, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

Well, I was wrong in my interpretation of the Libertarian Party press release, for as Chris Elam reports (and I’ve heard this independently, too), Bob Smither has filed for the CD22 special election. He joins Shelley Sekula-Gibbs, Don Richardson, a … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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John Carter, meet Clayton Williams

Posted on September 1, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

Comparisons like this are never good. Democrat Mary Beth Harrell would seem to face an uphill battle to unseat Republican John Carter in the conservative Congressional District 31, which stretches from Williamson Co. north to Erath Co., but one has … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Hochberg proposes plan to cut college textbook costs

Posted on September 1, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

Here’s something that ought to make my college-age colleagues happy: a plan by State Rep. Scott Hochberg to help keep the cost of textbooks down. I’ve printed the full press release beneath the fold, but I’ll quote the main piece … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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David Harris under investigation

Posted on September 1, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

It pains me to report that David Harris is in some serious trouble with the military. Harris, an Iraqi war veteran challenging 11-term Republican Rep. Joe Barton of Arlington, is accused of “conduct unbecoming an officer” for maintaining a “close … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Weingarten speaks

Posted on September 1, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

Well, I asked for Weingarten to think about ways to deal with the River Oaks and Alabama properties that don’t involve a wrecking ball, so I’m glad to see that they are doing so, if only in a preliminary manner. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Pro-River Oaks Theater demonstration

Posted on September 1, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

(Note: I drafted this last night – after the little power glitch in my neighborhood – and woke up this morning to see a new story that obviates some of what I’ve written here. That will be in my next … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Chad Khan on KPFT

Posted on September 1, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

Chad Khan was on the air at KPFT the other day, talking about his campaign and the new business tax, which affects him directly. I’ve got an MP3 of his interview here if you didn’t get a chance to hear … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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