Daily Archives: December 8, 2008

Sharp is in for Senate, whenever that is

Posted on December 8, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

We don’t know when – or, indeed, even if – Kay Bailey Hutchison will resign her seat in the Senate. It’s conceivable that she could remain in the Senate while campaigning against Rick Perry in the GOP primary for Governor, … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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The financial crisis and the Astrodome Hotel

Posted on December 8, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Financial crunch may stall effort on Astrodome hotel. Boy, nobody could have seen that one coming. Before the financial markets tightened, Astrodome Redevelopment Co. was prepared to put up $150 million in equity — much coming in the form of … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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A look ahead to 2010 in Harris County

Posted on December 8, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

I’ve spent some time recently talking about what might happen – more accurately, what I’d like to see happen – in 2010 at the state level. In this post, I’d like to contemplate what might happen locally. It’s clear that … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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King for Council?

Posted on December 8, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Previously, I had noted a report that potential Mayoral candidate Bill King was thinking about dropping out of that race. Now it looks like he’s contemplating a different race. Bill King, once talked about as a definite mayoral candidate, may … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Gen. Shinseki to head Veterans Affairs

Posted on December 8, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

While I’m sorry that Rick Noriega will not get the job as Secretary of Veterans Affairs, I certainly can’t argue with the selection of Gen. Eric Shinseki, who has displayed remarkable courage and foresight throughout his career. I’m glad to … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Another UH-Downtown renaming update

Posted on December 8, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

UH-Downtown, which has been pursuing a new name and a more distinctive identity, is getting closer to making a decision. Leaders have proposed changing the name to give the 34-year-old university a stronger identity, saying too many people think it … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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