Daily Archives: April 4, 2008

AT&T responds to the West U cellphone ordinance

Posted on April 4, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

I received the following email from AT&T spokesman Kerry Hibbs in response to this post about their opposition to the West U school-zone cellphone ban ordinance: Just to clarify our position on wireless safety, AT&T has begun working with legislators … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Friday random ten: Genealogy time

Posted on April 4, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Is it Friday already? Why, yes, it is. Time for some random music! 1. “I’m My Own Grandpa” – Asylum Street Spankers. I was musing about whether this was a song that came from someone’s actual real-life experience, or if … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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City wins another round in revenue caps lawsuit

Posted on April 4, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

In the ongoing battle over revenue cap referenda, the city scored a victory in the courts yesterday. Anti-tax activist Bruce Hotze lost a legal battle with the city on Thursday, but said he will continue to fight for a cap … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Last day of early runoff voting today

Posted on April 4, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Have you cast your vote in the primary runoffs yet? If you have, you’re in select company. And you have until 7 PM today to join that select company, plus Tuesday the 8th, at the limited number of locations that … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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AT&T pushes back on West U school-zone cellphone ban

Posted on April 4, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

The West University Place no cellphones in school zones ordinance has attracted some organized opposition. AT&T is reaching out and touching the West U City Council over its vote to prohibit cell phones in the city’s only school zone. The … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Judy Norsigian in town

Posted on April 4, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

One of the fine people I met at my precinct convention on March 4 was a woman named Cathy who served as the convention secretary. She sent me the following information about an upcoming appearance by Judy Norsigian that I … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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