Daily Archives: April 11, 2008

Hubert Vo

Posted on April 11, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Marc Campos: Commentary has noticed that local Dems have been eerily quiet on the not so good run that Harris County Dem State Rep Hubert Vo has received in the Chron. There is another Chron article today plus an E-Board … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Big media me

Posted on April 11, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

I have often said that I have a face for radio and a voice for blogging. Tonight you will have the chance to judge that for yourself, as I make my debut appearance on The Connection: Red, White, and Blue. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Metro costs revisited

Posted on April 11, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

So last week, the Chron’s Rad Sallee wrote about a jump in cost projections for Metro and the Southeast and Harrisburg light rail lines, which were reverted back to LRT from BRT late last year. That column got some people … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Interview with Craig Watkins

Posted on April 11, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Radley Balko has a fascinating interview with Dallas County DA Craig Watkins in reason magazine. One point I’d like to highlight: reason: How should a prosecutor balance his time and resources between prosecuting present-day cases and looking for cases of … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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West U stands firm against AT&T

Posted on April 11, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Despite the pushback they have gotten from AT&T over the proposed ban on cellphones in school zones, with or without hands-free gadgets, the city of West University Place is holding firm in its desire to pass that ordinance. West U … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Active hurricane season predicted: Film at 11

Posted on April 11, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Stop me if you’ve heard this one before. Like most other forecasters who have, or will soon, released their predictions, [hurricane season prognosticator Bill] Gray sees an active year, meaning the Atlantic should see more storms than usual. Gray said … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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