Daily Archives: March 6, 2007

The Ed Era begins

Posted on March 6, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

Congratulations to Ed Emmett on his selection as Harris County Judge. Commissioners Court, including outoing County Judge Robert Eckels, unanimously tapped Emmett for the job that includes presiding over the county’s governing body. Guess they finally got to Sylvia Garcia. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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A radio blast from the past

Posted on March 6, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

I have confessed on this space before to having been a Stevens and Pruett fan from the good old days of 101 KLOL. I still think the decline and fall of that station can be traced to the breakup of … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Perry declares TYC an emergency

Posted on March 6, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

Governor Perry took his sweet time in reacting to the problems with the Texas Youth Commission, but at least now the Lege can act quickly to try and fix some of those problems. Law enforcement officers would be stationed at … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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The “Bill Ceverha Bill”

Posted on March 6, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

Via Vince, State Rep. Todd Smith (R, Euless) has filed HB225, which could aptly be called the “Bill Ceverha Bill” because it would finally clean up that nasty and confusing little loophole in which a briefcase full of cash given … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Wal-Mart versus the knitters

Posted on March 6, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

Fascinating article about the decision by Wal-Mart in Seguin to close its fabric department, and the outraged reaction that has drawn from the local sewing and knitting aficionados who have no other place nearby to go to get their supplies. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Wrong way driving

Posted on March 6, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

I don’t know that I have enough information after reading this article about wrong way drivers on freeways to know if the proposed solution of “wrong way driving detectors” on exit ramps will make a difference or not. It’s an … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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