Daily Archives: January 17, 2008

David Medina indicted by grand jury for arson

Posted on January 17, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

I know there’s a lot of weird stuff going on these days, but this qualifies as a shock. Texas Supreme Court Justice David Medina and his wife have been indicted in connection with the arson fire that destroyed their Houston-area … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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GOP DA candidates say “We’re not Chuck!”

Posted on January 17, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Well, what would you expect them to say? With Harris County District Attorney Chuck Rosenthal sure to be out of the job in 11 months or less, Republican candidates for the office pledged Wednesday to reform his agency well beyond … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Another City Council candidate conundrum

Posted on January 17, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Yet another 2008 Legislative candidate is running into questions about his ballot eligibility. The state Democratic Party wants a judge to settle questions over the eligibility of a Midland City Councilman to run for the legislative seat held by House … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Candidate interview: Armando Walle

Posted on January 17, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Note: This entry is part of a series of recorded interviews with non-judicial candidates in contested Democratic primaries. I am also doing written Q&As with judicial candidates. Today’s interview is with Armando Walle, who is running in HD140 against the … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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How to honor Andy Olmsted

Posted on January 17, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Hilzoy says: A member of Andy Olmsted’s family has just written me to say that if people want to do something in honor of him, they can send donations to a fund that has been set up for the four … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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The other mandamus

Posted on January 17, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

I mentioned previously that the writ of mandamus filed on behalf of State Rep. Garnet Coleman’s primary opponent to restore her to the ballot was rejected by the State Supreme Court and re-filed with the First Court of Appeals. The … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Is it 2009 already?

Posted on January 17, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

I realize that we political junkies have no grounds to groan about an early start to a particular campaign, but I was kind of hoping to put off the 2009 Mayor’s race until at least, oh, March or so. No … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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