Daily Archives: January 9, 2007

Dunnam statement on Speaker’s race

Posted on January 9, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

I’m taking a little break from all things Speaker’s race to get myself coherent again and to post some other stuff that’s built up. I’ll have things to say later, and if you just can’t wait then click on some … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Craddick wins

Posted on January 9, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

I wonder what the record is for longest Speaker’s vote in the House is… The story so far: Basically, the Geren compromise, which would have involved written votes for Speaker that were kept under wraps until after committee assignments were … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Dan Patrick: One of a kind

Posted on January 9, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

We interrupt the news of the Speaker’s race to bring you this. No surprise, but Republican freshman Sen. Dan Patrick of Houston lost his first battle on his first day. You could say it was rather decisive. Patrick was the … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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And they’re off and stalling

Posted on January 9, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

It’s been nearly two hours and we don’t have a Speaker yet. If you want to follow the action but don’t want to stream the video, let me point you to the following: BOR Chron blog Statesman blog The Texas … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Hall of Fame vote is today

Posted on January 9, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

The other high-profile public election in which trying to understand the way some of the voters think is enough to drive you to crystal meth happens today as well. I’m talking about the baseball Hall of Fame ballot, and in … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Koufax nominations for 2006 are now open

Posted on January 9, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

The initial round of nominations for the 2006 Koufax Awards has begun. If you need a review of what the Koufax Awards are all about, go here. And as always, if you want to help the fine folks at Wampum … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Today we’ll have a Speaker

Posted on January 9, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

One way or the other, today we’ll know who the Speaker is. A bitter fight is expected on the Texas House floor today as two conservative Republicans battle for last-minute votes to become the next speaker. Incumbent Tom Craddick and … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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YouTubing the Old Sixth Ward

Posted on January 9, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

This is very clever. Leaders of one of Houston’s oldest neighborhoods, developed long before cars, paved roads or utility poles became part of the urban landscape, are using 21st century technology in their struggle to preserve a dwindling number of … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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The Kirby construction mural

Posted on January 9, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

You’ve probably noticed the temporary open spaces on Kirby between Alabama and Westheimer, where a number of buildings including the old Page Parkes building, the Fire and Ice restaurant that was once the Hard Rock Cafe, and Jalapeno’s Restaurant, have … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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