Daily Archives: December 9, 2008

Magnet school transportation

Posted on December 9, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

A few weeks back, HISD Superintendent Abe Saavedra wrote an op-ed that discussed the state of HISD’s magnet programs and the costs associated with them. One item has caused alarm among parents and activists: As we continue to move the … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Precinct analysis: The appeals courts

Posted on December 9, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Somewhat lost in the shuffle of the near-Democratic sweep of the Harris County judiciary this year was the near miss in the five races for the First and Fourteenth Courts of Appeals, which cover Harris and nine surrounding counties. Jim … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Commissioners Court starts considering replacements for Bettencourt

Posted on December 9, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

It’s time for Harris County Commissioners Court to start picking through the many hopefuls who want Paul Bettencourt’s job and choose a replacement. At least two dozen names were being floated, including potential Houston mayoral candidate Bill King, ousted District … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Early voting is going on now in SD17

Posted on December 9, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Today is Day Two of early voting in the SD17 runoff, which continues through Friday. As a reminder, you can find early voting locations for Harris County here, and for Fort Bend County here; locations for Galveston County are at … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Texas blog roundup for the week of December 8

Posted on December 9, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Early voting is going on now for the SD17 runoff. Have you done something to help Chris Bell yet? That doesn’t have anything to do with this week’s Texas Progressive Alliance roundup, but it needs to be said anyway. Click … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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