Daily Archives: November 14, 2007

Fort Bend GOP update

Posted on November 14, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

The poor, discombobulated Fort Bend GOP may be able to get out of limbo by the end of this month. The Fort Bend County Republican Party Executive Committee is planning a special meeting, possibly on Nov. 29, to take the … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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The Chief Blogger debuts

Posted on November 14, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

Miya reports that the long-awaited blog by HPD Chief Harold Hurtt is now operational. Sadly, he did not use any of our suggested names, going instead with “Chief Hurtt’s Bog”. Which is boring, but certainly accurate. Welcome to the blogosphere, … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Fiesta versus TxDOT

Posted on November 14, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

I noted before how the Katy Freeway expansion is forcing the closure of the Fiesta at I-10 and Blalock. Before that happens, there has to be an agreement on how much TxDOT should pay for the property. Fiesta and the … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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State Rep. Robby Cook will not run in ’08

Posted on November 14, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

Vince and BOR pass along the word from QR that State Rep. Robby Cook will not run for re-election in 2008. This feels like a probable loss for the Dems next year – Cook was the only sitting Dem to … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Highland Park bans cellphone talking while driving in school zones

Posted on November 14, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

We heard about it two weeks ago, and now it’s official: You must hang up and drive in a Highland Park school zone. Drivers will no longer be able to talk on handheld cellphones while passing through school zones in … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Ending euthenasia

Posted on November 14, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

This is a worthy project. A local animal welfare group today will launch an ambitious effort to stop the euthanasia of dogs and cats at area shelters by the end of 2013. Sean Hawkins, president of Saving Animals Across Borders, … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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What’s wrong with this picture?

Posted on November 14, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

Seen on the Chron’s Business page yesterday evening: Continue reading →

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