Daily Archives: February 8, 2008

Refighting Richmond rail in the County Judge race

Posted on February 8, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Having read this, we are not surprised by this. The Republican contenders for Harris County judge disagreed Thursday over Metro’s plan to put a light rail line along Richmond Avenue near southwest Houston. “Unless the courts overturn it, I think … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Endorsement watch: Supreme Court

Posted on February 8, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

The Chron makes the same endorsements for the Texas Supreme Court as the Dallas Morning News. Sam Houston, Place 7. A highly experienced trial lawyer, Houston has been an attorney practicing mostly civil law at the state and federal level … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Friday random ten: Super Friday!

Posted on February 8, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

The follow list of ten random songs has nothing whatsoever to do with the Presidential primary, and very little to do with politics of any sort. 1. “Turn the Beat Around” – Vickie Sue Robinson. Resolved: Every disco song ever … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Endorsement watch: HGLBTPC and HCD

Posted on February 8, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Here are a couple of slates from groups I highly respect that bear close examination. The Houston GLBT Political Caucus, which is the oldest such civil rights organization in the South, has its recommendations on the Caucus blog. The Harris … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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This is our country, but it’s not your song

Posted on February 8, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Via Juanita, I see that John McCain is using John Mellencamp songs in his campaign. And Mellencamp isn’t happy about that. Uplifting heartland rock must have seemed like a smart pick, but there’s just one problem: Mellencamp is an ardent … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Another Farmers Branch lawsuit

Posted on February 8, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Another lawsuit has been filed against Farmers Branch and its continuing anti-immigrant assault, this one on the grounds that its City Council violated open meetings laws when it considered the new ordinance that banned undocumented aliens from renting apartments or … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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