Daily Archives: November 20, 2007

Cleanup can be done

As we know, Mayor White has upped the rhetorial stakes in demanding action from local plants on cleaner air. The plants have for the most part claimed that they can’t meet his deadline. Turns out there’s more to the story … Continue reading Continue reading

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Dynamo Stadium: If not now, then when?

My congratulations to the Houston Dynamo for their second consecutive MLS championship. Now how about that stadium that’s been in the works for however long? The Houston Dynamo, fresh off the team’s second straight championship, could have a private-public deal … Continue reading Continue reading

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Texas blog roundup for the week of November 19

It’s a short week, but we’ve got a full lineup of Texas Progressive Alliance blog highlights. Click on to check them out. Continue reading

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Lampson’s strategy

I confess to having mixed feelings about this story concerning Rep. Nick Lampson’s political strategy these days. I like Rep. Lampson, and have liked him for a long time. He’s a good guy, a dedicated member of Congress, and easily … Continue reading Continue reading

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Dan Patrick versus the world

Los Dos Professors bring word of the latest front in the Dan Patrick Proxy Wars, courtesy of Capitol Inside: Patrick, who’s backing Tomball businessman Allen Fletcher in his bid to oust State Representative Corbin Van Arsdale in next year’s GOP … Continue reading Continue reading

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Noriega’s primary opponent

Mikal Watts may be gone, but there will still be a contested primary for the Democratic nomination for Senate next year. Here’s a look at Rick Noriega‘s opponent, Ray McMurrey: McMurrey, 42, will make his official announcement Tuesday in Austin, … Continue reading Continue reading

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