Daily Archives: August 14, 2008

And the Democratic nominee for Probate Court #1 is…

Posted on August 14, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

…Kathy Stone. I know because I was there at the County Executive Committee meeting, as the newly-sworn-in chair of Precinct 003. I’m not going to say how I voted, just that between Patrice Barron, Martha Failing, and Stone, we had … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Wanna buy the Comets?

Posted on August 14, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Mayor Bill White and County Judge Ed Emmett have sent out a letter to help find a buyer for the Houston Comets. A copy of the letter received by the Chronicle, dated Aug. 11, states White and Emmett are working … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Strange new poll

Posted on August 14, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Many things to say about this UT-Austin Government Department and the Texas Politics Project poll of the Presidential and Senate races in Texas. Where to begin… – Let’s start with a nitpick: Ralph Nader is not and will not be … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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One and done?

Posted on August 14, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

So some surrogates for John McCain are floating the idea that he may take a one-term-only pledge. Rick Davis, appearing on “Fox News Sunday,” demurred three times when Chris Wallace raised the prospect that McCain may use the Republican convention … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Appraisal lawsuits

Posted on August 14, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

HCAD wants more money to do battle with those who don’t like their tax bills. Skyrocketing commercial property values have led to costly court battles for the Harris County Appraisal District, prompting its leaders to propose increasing its budget to … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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How much longer for the Alabama Bookstop?

Posted on August 14, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Swamplot hears from a reader: A reader notes that a sign offering “13,000 sq feet of restaurant/retail for lease” is up at the Alabama Bookstop, and asks if plans for the location have been announced. There’s no doubt that the … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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