Daily Archives: December 7, 2008

Weekend link dump for December 7

Posted on December 7, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

A little later than usual, but that’s the kind of weekend it was… The Ten Best George Bush Photos Ever. And just think, in 47 more days, we can all begin to forget that he ever existed. Link via PDiddie. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Bettencourt speaks

Posted on December 7, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

The Chron is finally able to reach Paul Bettencourt for a comment on his sudden resignation. “I’ve had a wonderful 10 years of service with great people at the office who have done good things for the taxpayers of Harris … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Endorsement watch: Bell again

Posted on December 7, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

The Chron re-endorses Chris Bell in the runoff for SD17. With his commitment to bolstering public education, reining in college tuition increases, and controlling skyrocketing insurance premiums, the Chronicle believes that Chris Bell is the best candidate to represent the … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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HD105 recount concluded

Posted on December 7, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Just call her Landslide Linda. Republicans maintained their two-vote majority in the Texas House of Representatives on Friday after election officials completed a recount in a Dallas County race. Rep. Linda Harper-Brown, R-Irving, led her Democratic opponent Bob Romano by … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Tolerance Bridge

Posted on December 7, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

I love the design concept of this thing. Mayor Bill White on Wednesday unveiled plans for the “Tolerance Bridge,” a $7 million project built with public and private funds that will connect pedestrian and bike trails along Allen Parkway with … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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