Daily Archives: April 28, 2007

A new toll road concern

Posted on April 28, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

Long as we’re talking about toll road issues…In a completely under-the-radar move, the H-GAC Transportation Policy Council has approved a proposal by TxDOT and the HCTRA under which HCTRA would send some of its toll revenues to TxDOT to fund … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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And the toll road confrontation is on

Posted on April 28, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

HB1892, the much-ballyhooed two year toll road moratorium, has passed the Senate and is headed back to the House for final passage before going to Governor Perry and a potential veto. The state Senate voted 27-4 on a transportation bill … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Early voting starts Monday for the City Council special election

Posted on April 28, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

Are you ready to vote in the May 12 election? Here are the times and places for early voting: Harris County 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through May 4 7 a.m to 7 p.m. May 5 1 to 6 … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Michael Berry, radio mogul

Posted on April 28, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

Matt Stiles notes that Michael Berry, City Council member and talk radio host, is now the boss of Clear Channel’s AM stations here in Houston. Congratulations on the new gig, Council Member Berry. To answer Stiles’ question, I’ve no particular … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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