Daily Archives: July 1, 2007

Philosophical Questions Department

Posted on July 1, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

The following was on the marquee at Jimmy’s Ice House near White Oak and Studewood this week. Which would you rather be? Yes, yes, ignore the spelling error. I’m thinking that since the job of a lightning rod is to … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Keel to stay on as parliamentarian

Posted on July 1, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

Former State Rep. Terry Keel, who came in as a late-session replacement parliamentarian/rules enforcer for House Speaker Tom Craddick, will return to that post next session. Terry Keel, whose work as stand-in parliamentarian was key to Tom Craddick’s survival as … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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No rail along I-10?

Posted on July 1, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

Somehow, this doesn’t surprise me. The Metropolitan Transit Authority’s longstanding desire to someday squeeze a rail line onto the widened Katy Freeway may not be realized as soon as agency officials had hoped. A new draft agreement among Metro, Harris … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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