Daily Archives: November 2, 2007

Endorsement watch: Those other bonds

Posted on November 2, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

Well, that answers that. Apparently, the Chron just hadn’t gotten around to those other county bond propositions, because today it endorses the remainders. Harris County Proposition 1 — This proposal would authorize the county to issue $190 million for road … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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HOPE rally

Posted on November 2, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

Culminating their week of activities related to contract negotiations, the Houston Organization of Public Employees (HOPE) had a candlelight vigil at City Hall last night. Hundreds of Houston civilian employees gathered on the steps of City Hall on Thursday evening … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Perry predicts Prop 15 passage

Posted on November 2, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

He’s probably right. At least, I wouldn’t bet against it. Gov. Rick Perry expressed confidence Thursday that a $3 billion bond proposal for cancer research will pass easily next week. Speaking during the Texas Life Science Conference in Houston, Perry … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Crime lab cases being reviewed

Posted on November 2, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

Some progress on the HPD Crime Lab case review front. Since Oct. 22, Judge Mary Bacon, a retired state district judge overseeing the review of 180 convictions with flawed blood-typing evidence, has conducted hearings with all inmates currently incarcerated in … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Last day to vote early

Posted on November 2, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

Have you voted yet? Today is the last day for Early Voting. Polls will be open from 7 AM to 7 PM, and you can find your early voting locations here. If you don’t vote today, your last chance is … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Harris County DA holds off on death penalty cases

Posted on November 2, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

For now, anyway. The Harris County District Attorney’s Office said Wednesday it will place some of its capital cases on hold until the U.S. Supreme Court rules on the constitutionality of the lethal injection process next year. It made little … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Could be worse – could be Austin

Posted on November 2, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

Something to remember as the glow of Metro’s recent announcement wears off and the reality of many long months of construction sets in: We’re way better off right now than Austin is. Hold on to that thought once the streets … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Who rides the train?

Posted on November 2, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

Christof has a neat summary of an H-GAC survey (PDF) on transit ridership. I don’t have anything to add to his specific points, I just thought I’d mention my own reasons for having ridden the Main Street line over the … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Freeway expansion forces closure of Fiesta

Posted on November 2, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

A little story to file away for when the complaints about Metro’s takings for the Universities line begin. News that the Fiesta Mart at the Katy Freeway and Blalock will close at year’s end surprised and disappointed customers shopping there … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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