Daily Archives: February 17, 2008

Endorsement watch: Presidentials

Posted on February 17, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

As I expected, the Chron endorses Barack Obama and John McCain in their respective primaries for President. The Star-Telegram echoes those choices. According to Poll Dancing, that’s a clean sweep for Obama (and McCain as well, as far as I … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Endorsement watch: Noriega time

Posted on February 17, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Several newspapers have their Senate endorsements up today, and as expected they all recommend Rick Noriega. Here’s the Statesman: Democrats in the March 4 primary have four choices in nominating a candidate to run in this fall’s general election, and … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Lawsuit filed over city’s clean air ordinance

Posted on February 17, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Interesting. A coalition of Houston plant operators filed a lawsuit Friday against the city of Houston, alleging an air quality ordinance adopted by the city last summer violates state law. “We filed to get the court’s review because we believe … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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The Beer Can House reopens

Posted on February 17, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Good news! You can purchase tickets here. I just think it’s eminently fitting that the event takes place on February 29. Enjoy! Continue reading →

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