Daily Archives: December 24, 2006

We’ve got ourselves a speaker’s race

Posted on December 24, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

By now you’ve heard, as Paul Burka first reported, that Republican Rep. Brian McCall has announced his candidacy for Speaker of the Texas House. McCall has a reputation of getting along with different factions. If elected, he is expected to … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Culberson and Metro, the next generation

Posted on December 24, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

OK, so now we know what the proposed routes are for the Universities line. I’ll leave it to Christof and Tory to discuss the merits of each possibility, as they pretty much cover all the relevant points. We also now … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Planes, Trains, and Automobiles | 4 Comments

Last appeal in DeLay case to be heard in January

Posted on December 24, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

Among other things that the new year will bring is the long-awaited trial in Travis County of Tom DeLay on conspiracy and money laundering charges. Back in September, the Court of Criminal Appeals agreed to hear Travis County DA Ronnie … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Get well soon, Rep. Lampson

Posted on December 24, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

My best wishes to Rep. Nick Lampson as he recovers from his recent angioplasty. “He’s doing great – laughing and joking about getting out of Christmas shopping,” said Lampson family friend Dave Matthiesen, a Houston-based lawyer who visited with Lampson … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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