Daily Archives: December 10, 2008

More Bettencourt

We need to get a replacement for Paul Bettencourt soon, if only to stop the wild speculation about who that replacement might be. The most intriguing scenario mentioned so far involves the possible nomination of Commissioner Sylvia Garcia, who would … Continue reading Continue reading

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Get on the bus for Bell

Are you in Austin wishing you could be in Houston to help Chris Bell?, Well, your wish has come true. The Travis County Democratic Party and Education Austin are proud to help Congressman Chris Bell by providing a blockwalking bus … Continue reading Continue reading

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TxDOT asks to be stimulated

TxDOT to Congress: Stimulate me, baby! Texas transportation officials have sent the state’s congressional delegation a $6.2 billion list of ready-to-go road projects on the chance a stimulus package is approved, including nearly $677 million for the Houston area. Critics, … Continue reading Continue reading

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Precinct analysis: North by northwest

I’ve speculated that there won’t be much Congressional action in Harris County in 2010. Certainly, CD22 is unlikely to be seriously challenged, and I doubt anyone will have the stomach or the wallet to make like Michael Skelly in CD07, … Continue reading Continue reading

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Julian Castro announces for San Antonio Mayor

Former San Antonio City Council member and 2005 runnerup for Mayor Julian Castro is running again for that city’s top job, joining current Council member Diane Cibrian and local businesswoman Trish DeBerry. “Like mayors past, I look forward to forging … Continue reading Continue reading

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Gas prices down, ridership up

It wasn’t much of a surprise to hear that mass transit ridership was up when gas was selling for $4 a gallon. Now that pump prices are less than half of that, it turns out that ridership is still up. … Continue reading Continue reading

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Tough times for recycling

Bummer. There are no signs yet of a nationwide abandonment of recycling programs. But industry executives say that after years of growth, the whole system is facing an abrupt slowdown. Many large recyclers now say they are accumulating tons of … Continue reading Continue reading

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