Daily Archives: December 11, 2007

TPA Gold Stars: Denise Davis

Posted on December 11, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

[This year, in addition to recognizing its Texan of the Year (which will come this Friday), the Texas Progressive Alliance elected to recognize a number of other Texans who have contributed to Texas politics and the Progressive cause during 2007. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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When billionaires fight

Posted on December 11, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

You know, the current unpleasantness between the NFL and cable providers Comcast and Time Warner (which King Kaufman has aptly described as a protracted whizzing match), which has now found its way to the Texas state legislature, basically reminds me … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Fewer billboards!

Posted on December 11, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

There will soon be fewer billboards in Houston. This is a good thing. Clear Channel Outdoor Inc., one of the largest outdoor advertising companies in Houston soon will begin removing more than 800 of its small and mid-size billboards across … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Looking Forward to 2008: Barbara Radnofsky

Posted on December 11, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

(Note: I have asked a variety of people to submit an essay to me to be posted during the month of December, to be called “Looking Forward to 2008”. This entry was written by Barbara Radnofsky.) I look forward to … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Vick gets 23 months

Posted on December 11, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

Michael Vick has received his sentence for the federal dogfighting charges for which he pled guilty in August. Michael Vick was sentenced to 23 months in prison today for his role in a dogfighting conspiracy that involved gambling and killing … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Wanna buy a tower?

Posted on December 11, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

Got a couple hundred million bucks burning a hole in your asset portfolio? If so, you can purchase a Houston architectural icon. The owner of Williams Tower, the 65-story skyscraper that dominates the Galleria-area skyline, has put the architectural icon … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Texas blog roundup for the week of December 10

Posted on December 11, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

Only 14 more blogging days till Christmas! While you ponder that, here’s this week’s Texas Progressive Alliance blog roundup for your perusal. Click on for more. Continue reading →

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