Daily Archives: November 8, 2007

Fort Bend GOP leadership quits

Posted on November 8, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

Have I mentioned lately that 2008 is going to be a very interesting year around here? Yes, I think I have. And it’s stuff like this that keeps fueling such statements. In a surprise announcement before an audience of elected … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Clark and Kerry for Noriega

Posted on November 8, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

The endorsements keep coming in for Rick Noriega. Here’s an email Wes Clark sent to his list: 20 months ago I asked you to take a chance. To help a veteran, who had been drafted into his race, facing long … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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DFA officially endorses Noriega

Posted on November 8, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

Excellent news. Here’s the press release: Democracy for America, a coalition of activists committed to promoting fiscally responsible, socially progressive candidates and values, today announced its endorsement of State Representative Rick Noriega for United States Senate. DFA’s first endorsement of … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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McNair speaks on Dome redevelopment

Posted on November 8, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

That sound you hear is another nail being hammered into the coffin of the Astrodome Hotel/Convention Center plan. Texans owner Bob McNair opposes the most recent plan to redevelop the Astrodome because it conflicts with the team’s lease that gives … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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CCA to accept email filings

Posted on November 8, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

About damn time. The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals said Tuesday it will accept emergency e-mail filings in death penalty cases in an effort to avoid a repeat of the nationally controversial execution of Michael Richard. […] The court said … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Instant replay for baseball?

Posted on November 8, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

David Pinto reports the following: The general managers voted 25-5 to use instant replays to decide boundary calls: The recommendation, by a 25-5 vote, was limited to boundary calls – whether potential home runs are fair or foul, whether balls … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Less local, more national

Posted on November 8, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

As you know, I don’t listen to talk radio, but this story about some changes in the lineups here interested me. Talk-show hosts Chris Baker and Cynthia Hunt have been taken off the air at Clear Channel-owned radio stations KTRH … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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