Daily Archives: April 15, 2008

800K for Skelly

Posted on April 15, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

So you thought that Michael Skelly raised a mere $750K this quarter? I’m here to say he did better. Actually, his campaign and this press release say it: With $796,809 raised in the first full quarter of 2008 and $666,506 … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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At long last, he unites us

Posted on April 15, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Via State of Mine, the news story that most amused me today. President Bush has talked a lot about being a modern-day Harry Truman: a president who makes tough but unpopular decisions that will be appreciated by history, if not … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Springsteen!

Posted on April 15, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

What an awesome concert. I may not hear anything today, and I’m a little sleep-deprived, but man, was it worth it. Bruce Springsteen is God, and we were truly privileged to see him and the E Street Band perform last … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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The race to replace Janek

Posted on April 15, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

As we know, there will be a special election sometime this year to replace State Sen. Kyle Janek, who currently represents SD17 and who plans to resign in June. We also know of one declared Republican candidate, and a whole … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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How big a house do you need?

Posted on April 15, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

The beginning of this article about the state of the seven-figures housing market in Houston fascinated me. When Ronald and Paige Wardell began shopping for a house inside the Loop, they figured they could find everything they wanted for $750,000 … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Texas blog roundup for the week of April 14

Posted on April 15, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Happy Tax Day! Whether you’re awaiting a refund or mailing in a check, you can always count on the Texas Progressive Alliance to give you your money’s worth. Click on for the week’s highlights. Continue reading →

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