Daily Archives: October 2, 2007

It’s never enough, is it?

Posted on October 2, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

I guess it was too much to ask to hope that the “Noriega may have the resume, but Watts has the money” story line would fade, even for a day, as evidenced by some of the coverage that Noriega’s third … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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A look at At Large #2

Posted on October 2, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

The Chron has a feature story on the race for City Council At Large #2, and I have to say, I find it a bit puzzling. For a frequent/perennial candidate who as far as I can tell has never actually … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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How much is not waiting for that train to pass worth to you?

Posted on October 2, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

I see the methodology being used in this story about a cost/benefit study of building overpasses for streets where freight trains block a lot of traffic, but I’m still not sure I understand it. A recent study by the Texas … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Interview with Jolanda Jones

Posted on October 2, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

Next up in the interview series is Jolanda Jones, who is running for At Large #5. Jones has one of the more varied and interesting resumes you’ll see – All-American athlete at UH, attorney, contestant on “Survivor”, community activist. She … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Texas blog roundup for the week of October 1

Posted on October 2, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

New month, new quarter, new Texas blog roundup. Click on for more. Continue reading →

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How about that tort reform?

Posted on October 2, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

Clay Robison provides a great example of why 2003’s tort “reform” amendment continues to stand as one of the biggest con jobs ever perpetratred on the state. Retired orthopedic surgeon Forney Fleming was just what the doctor ordered, or so … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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PUC to hear wind farm appeal

Posted on October 2, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

From the weekend, an update on the Kenedy wind farm saga. The Public Utility Commission of Texas has agreed to consider at its Oct. 17 meeting whether a coalition of conservation organizations can fight two wind farms proposed for the … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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A Republican identifies their top targets

Posted on October 2, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

Burka talks to a Republican operative and gets a peek at who the Rs are looking to target next year. I had lunch last week with a Republican friend who is very much involved in the campaign season. No, not … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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