Daily Archives: April 13, 2008

Discovery Green Q&A

Posted on April 13, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

The Chron has a chat with Nancy Kinder, who headed up the private fundraising efforts for Discovery Green. Q: When you started raising money, what was the pitch you made to donors? How did you convince people this would be … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Mount Rush Hour

Posted on April 13, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

I finally got the chance to photograph those giant Presidential heads that you can see on I-10 eastbound just past I-45: Here’s a map to where they are, in case you want a closer look that doesn’t involve highway speed. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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How not to register a complaint

Posted on April 13, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Not smart. A month before complaints about problems at his apartments were disclosed publicly, state Rep. Hubert Vo used his government letterhead to complain to Houston police commanders about the department’s scrutiny and accuse officers of harassment. “What I am … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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The Libertarian lineup

Posted on April 13, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

The local Libertarian Party, which nominates by convention and not primary, has its slate of local candidates up. There are a few familiar names – Susan Delgado has apparently decided to follow the Mike Gravel career path; Drew Parks has … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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For a public defender’s office

Posted on April 13, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Criminal defense attorney Mark Bennett endorses the idea of a public defender’s office in Harris County. Among other things, a public defender’s office can maintain standards in the area of investigations. Ad hoc lawyers are at the mercy of the … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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