Daily Archives: January 22, 2008

Medina grand jury disbanded, judge criticizes DA

I saw an earlier version of this story and was all set to get indignant about it, but now I think I’ll let the judge speak for me. A judge criticized the Harris County District Attorney’s Office today for not … Continue reading Continue reading

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Another Supreme Court judge facing campaign finance questions

Add Paul Green to the list of State Supreme Court justices facing questions about campaign finances. A judicial watchdog group said Monday it will pursue an ethics complaint against Texas Supreme Court Justice Paul Green over his use of political … Continue reading Continue reading

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Tough times in the DA’s office

I do have a fair amount of sympathy for the folks who are stuck working for Chuck Rosenthal. “It’s awful,” said Luci Davidson, one of Rosenthal’s division chiefs. “You never know when you wake up and turn on the news … Continue reading Continue reading

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Candidate Q&A: Andres Pereira

Note: This entry is part of a series of written Q&As with judicial candidates in contested Democratic primaries. I am also doing recorded interviews with non-judicial candidates. 1. Who are you, and what are you running for? My name is … Continue reading Continue reading

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The soccer stadium and the rail line

Rad Sallee writes about the Dynamo Stadium situation: Local bloggers pointed out last week that the site being considered for a soccer stadium on the east side of downtown may lie in the path of two planned light rail lines. … Continue reading Continue reading

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Pictures from a demolition

Did you miss Sunday’s implosion of the old Montagu Hotel? Well, HouStoned and Houstonist have pictures, with the latter including video. As yet, no shadowy figures near a doorway have been spotted just prior to the kaboom, but it’s early … Continue reading Continue reading

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Texas blog roundup for the week of January 21

Still in shock over not seeing Brady versus Favre in the Super Bowl? There’s nothing like a Texas Progressive Alliance blog roundup to cure what ails you. Click on for the week’s highlights. Continue reading

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