Daily Archives: February 5, 2008

Endorsement watch: Justice of the Peace

Posted on February 5, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Missed this yesterday…As with the Constables, there’s a lot of primary action in the Justice of the Peace races. The Chron gives its endorsements in those races, and as with the Constables they go with incumbents across the board; the … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Bacarisse on Metro

Posted on February 5, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Previously, I had observed that Republican candidate for Harris County Judge Charles Bacarisse had as a plank in his platform the following: As county judge, I pledge to use every tool at my disposal to demand that METRO either (1) … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Catastrophic Theater launch party

Posted on February 5, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

In December, I mentioned that Infernal Bridegroom Productions, which had unfortunately shut its doors due to financial woes, had been reborn as The Catastrophic Theater. I’m pleased to announce that they are gearing up for the launch of their first … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Will Clemens take the fifth?

Posted on February 5, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Roger Clemens’ situation in a nutshell: Damned if he talks, and damned if he doesn’t. Roger Clemens might be known for answering the call when it’s his turn to pitch, but several legal experts believe he should invoke the Fifth … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Candidate Q&A: Kyle Carter

Posted on February 5, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

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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More on Siegler’s call for Rosenthal to resign

Posted on February 5, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Here’s the updated version of last night’s story in which Assistant DA/DA candidate Kelly Siegler calls on Chuck Rosenthal to resign. Another candidate, former judge Pat Lykos, hours later joined the call for Rosenthal to resign and criticized Siegler’s remarks. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Another Super Tuesday watch party

Posted on February 5, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Is one Super Tuesday watch party not enough for you? Here’s another one for you then: Come join the Houston Legislative Staff Caucus for politics, conversation and election returns on “Super Tuesday”. You don’t have to be a staffer to … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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More on Borris Miles

Posted on February 5, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

The Chron has a fairly nuanced article about the tribulations of Rep. Borris Miles. At first glance, the June 30 concert at Reliant Arena might have seemed just a routine hip-hop affair. But this one was different. Even though 7,500 … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Texas blog roundup for the week of February 4

Posted on February 5, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Still recovering from the Super Bowl and whatever party you attended to watch it? Here’s the weekly Texas Progressive Alliance blog roundup to help you ease back into the swing of things. Click on for the highlights. Continue reading →

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