Daily Archives: March 19, 2007

The LSG evaluates the CHIP bill

Today the committee substitute for HB 109, also known as the CHIP restoration bill gets brought to the House floor. You already know what I think about this, so I’m just going to tell you what the Legislative Study Group … Continue reading Continue reading

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On qualifying for the ballot

The Chron editorializes on the matter of disqualified candidates for the Council special election. I basically agree with their conclusion: [K]nocking qualified hopefuls out of a race over minor technicalities is neither in the interests of the democratic process nor … Continue reading Continue reading

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Interview with Noel Freeman

My interview with City Council special election candidate Noel Freeman is now up on Kuff’s World. I wasn’t sure what to make of him going in, but I came away favorably impressed. Give it a listen and see what you … Continue reading Continue reading

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Arabia Shrine Center to be sold

Back in January, we heard that the venerable Arabia Shrine Center on Braeswood near Kirby was on the block. According to Nancy Sarnoff, a deal is in the works. The 144,632-square-foot facility that’s hosted arts galas, roller derbies and other … Continue reading Continue reading

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The Worst NCAA Division I Mascots

For your amusement, one blogger’s opinion of the 25 Worst NCAA D-I College Mascots. I might have skipped over this, but she picked Rice’s Sammy the Owl (warning: that link will be blocked by any corporate net.nanny worth its salt) … Continue reading Continue reading

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What hath the warrant roundup wrought?

As you know, the Great Texas Warrant Roundup is now over. How’d they do? More than $383,000 in fines was collected in Houston during a recent statewide warrant sweep, clearing 1,444 outstanding municipal court cases, Police Chief Harold Hurtt said … Continue reading Continue reading

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The “Healthy Marriage Initiative”

I have three things to say about this: The state would funnel millions more federal dollars into promoting healthy marriages among low-income Texans under a proposal pushed by House Appropriations Committee Chairman Warren Chisum, R-Pampa, and others. Chisum put a … Continue reading Continue reading

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