Daily Archives: August 8, 2008

Will there be a conservative backlash for seeking the HGLBTPC endorsement?

Posted on August 8, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

So with the recent effort by a couple of Republican judicial candidates to garner the endorsement of the Houston GLBT Political Caucus, some folks like me had speculated about the possibility of a backlash by Republican conservatives against them for … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Why I want more recycling in Houston

Posted on August 8, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

We had a lot of recycling this week: The total amount was more than usual – Tiffany had a pile of plastic flowerpots to dispose of (which we now can do), and we had extra paper this week because we’d … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Kenedy wind farm lawsuit tossed

Posted on August 8, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

The last lawsuit pending against the Kenedy wind farm project has been dismissed. A federal court in Texas has dismissed a lawsuit, clearing a path for Babcock & Brown to continue its plans for a wind farm on the Texas … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Who will buy the Heights Theater?

Posted on August 8, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Via Swamplot, I see that the Heights Theater on 19th Street is for sale. That’s way too cool a property to sit idle, and that area is pretty hot, so I’m sure there will be a taker. I can only … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Cheerleaders in an elevator

Posted on August 8, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Sometimes, all you can do is point and marvel. Twenty-six teenage cheerleaders tried to cram themselves into an elevator at the University of Texas to see how many would fit, but then they got stuck and had to be rescued. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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