Daily Archives: September 19, 2006

HPD crime lab investigation needs money

The ongoing investigation into the HPD crime lab has stalled pending the approval of more funding. While Police Chief Harold Hurtt has expressed support for completing the inquiry, another high-ranking police official has said it is not worth the $1.5 … Continue reading Continue reading

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Lawsuit filed over AG investigation into ballot fraud

There’s been a lot of noise made by Republicans in the past couple of years about ballot fraud. It’s what’s been driving their efforts to require picture IDs when voting, and now it’s driving Attorney General Greg Abbott’s investigations into … Continue reading Continue reading

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Ann Richards laid to rest

Everyone who was at the Frank Erwin Center in Austin yesterday got to say their goodbyes to Ann Richards. There’s lots of good quotes in this story from famous people, but I’ll highlight what her eldest granddaughter, Lily Adams, said … Continue reading Continue reading

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Alvarado to talk to grand jury

The District Attorney’s investigation into improper bonuses received by four former City Hall employees has finally reached the next stage. Houston Councilwoman Carol Alvarado and four former city employees fired for taking $143,000 in bonuses that officials say were not … Continue reading Continue reading

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Walking across Texas

Democratic State Supreme Court candidate William Moody, the official statewide Democratic candidate of the Dallas Morning News, is running an unusual campaign. More to the point, he’s walking an unusual campaign. Judge Bill Moody of El Paso is running one … Continue reading Continue reading

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ParentPAC endorses Kristi Thibaut

Add another Houston Democrat to the list of Texas Parent PAC endorsees, as Kristi Thibaut joins Ellen Cohen in the club. From the press release (Word doc): “Kristi Thibaut is the kind of hard-working, independent leader who will stand up … Continue reading Continue reading

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