Daily Archives: June 11, 2008

Was the fix in against the Rockets?

Posted on June 11, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Former NBA referee Tim Donaghy, who is under criminal indictment for betting on NBA games in which he officiated, is now claiming that a pair of playoff series, including one in which the Rockets played, were fixed by the league. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Council gets its turn with the city budget

Posted on June 11, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Mayor White proposed his budget for 2009 last month, and now it’s City Council’s turn to have at it. With oil prices on the rise and construction costs escalating, some council members plan to submit proposals they say could make … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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TxDOT rethinks I-69

Posted on June 11, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

I suppose my main reaction to this story is what took them so long? The Texas Department of Transportation said Tuesday it has abandoned plans to build part of the controversial Interstate 69/Trans-Texas Corridor through rural areas north and west … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Interview with Robert Miklos

Posted on June 11, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Continuing with my series of candidate interviews from the convention, next up is Robert Miklos, who is running for HD101 in Dallas County. Miklos is a former prosecutor with the Harris County DA’s office (he worked under Johnnie Holmes) and … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Commuter rail lines recommended

Posted on June 11, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Get ready for some commuter rail proposals. A commuter rail study for the Houston area, unveiled Tuesday, recommends starting with five lines — but none would provide direct service to Sugar Land, The Woodlands or Kingwood, or to Bush and … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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The state of solar power in Texas

Posted on June 11, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

The wind energy industry is going strong in Texas, but the solar energy industry is working to catch up. Solar advocates say high costs, a lack of incentives and resistant homeowners associations are clouding the nascent industry’s future in the … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Running prosecutors

Posted on June 11, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Being in Austin last week meant I got a chance to pick up a copy of the Austin Chronicle. I know, I know, I can read it online, but when you’re traveling and don’t have your usual access to the … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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