Daily Archives: November 9, 2007

Wrapup roundup

Posted on November 9, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

A few more election wrapup pieces to finish off the week… Joe Trevino talks to Carolyn Feibel about how he made it to the runoff in At Large #5. I asked Trevino who he thought his supporters were. He identified … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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One hurdle cleared for Astrodome Redevelopment

Posted on November 9, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

Previously, we learned that the Harris County Attorney was researching whether or not Commissioners Court could approve the Astrodome Redevelopment plans over the objections of the Texans and the Rodeo. Now we have the answer to that question. The Houston … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Prop 15 not so popular in Travis County

Posted on November 9, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

So Proposition 15 passed by a solid margin, with over 61% of voters statewide supporting it. But it turns out that Travis County, home of Prop 15 uber-supporter Lance Armstrong, nearly rejected it. What’s up with that? Proposition 15 just … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Why was Sue Lovell’s race so close?

Posted on November 9, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

The City Hall blog asks Sue Lovell why she thinks she won by such an unimpressive margin against Griff Griffin. Lovell claims that she purposely did not campaign, instead choosing to spread her “political capital” to three other council hopefuls: … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Why did the jail bond lose?

Posted on November 9, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

So, why did the jail bond fail? Ed Emmett would like to know. County Judge Ed Emmett said Wednesday that he still was analyzing the loss — the first defeat of a county bond request in 20 years — and … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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