Daily Archives: January 22, 2007

New dollar coin set to arrive in Houston this week

Posted on January 22, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

Remember the new President-themed dollar coin? According to Houstonist, we’ll start seeing them in Houston this week. The eyes of third- and fourth-graders may grow as wide as silver dollars next week when a bewigged and costumed “living biographer” of … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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The state of the city 2007

Posted on January 22, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

Today at the Greater Houston Partnership lunch, Mayor White will outline his agenda for 2007. Should be happening right about now, in fact. White will use the speech to call for the region to reduce energy consumption. He plans to … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Gallegos receives liver transplant

Posted on January 22, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

Good news for Sen. Gallegos. State Sen. Mario Gallegos underwent liver transplant surgery late Friday night and is recovering at the Texas Medical Center, according to his family. Gallegos, a Houston Democrat, had cirrhosis of the liver, which necessitated the … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Astroworld site update

Posted on January 22, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

The Chron’s Nancy Sarnoff has an update on the site where Astroworld used to be and the development group that bought it out. Angel/McIver Interests is seeking the creation of a municipal management district for the site. The special district … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Another story on casino gambling in Texas

Posted on January 22, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

Whatever else I may think of the gambling industry, I have to admire their ability to get stories in the paper about their efforts to expand in Texas, even if there’s really nothing new to report. Battle lines already are … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Who will replace Bud?

Posted on January 22, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

Believe it or not, Bud Selig will eventually step down as Commissioner of Major League Baseball. He says he’ll retire when his current contract expires in 2009. True or not (we’ve heard this before), sooner or later he’ll be a … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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