Daily Archives: December 12, 2008

White for Senate

Posted on December 12, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

It’s not what I wanted, and it’s not what I’d have chosen had he asked me, but it looks like Mayor Bill White has his eyes on a Senate race. Ending months of speculation about his political future, White plans … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Friday random ten: Let’s get groovy

Posted on December 12, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

I’ll say this for the Genius feature – even as I’ve been critical of it for not being as broad in its scope as I think it should be, it’s not always easy to guess what direction it will take … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Gallegos and Van de Putte criticize DSCC

Posted on December 12, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

This will surely ruffle a few feathers. Two prominent Hispanic Democratic officials from Texas harshly criticized an arm of their national party today for skipping over the state when it provided funding muscle for U.S. Senate candidates across the country. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Dems drop legal challenge to Harper-Brown

Posted on December 12, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

The recount in HD105 is over, and now so is the legal wrangling, at least as far as the outcome of that race is concerned. State Democrats will not seek a restraining order against Dallas County elections officials over votes … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Will the last member to file for Speaker please turn out the lights?

Posted on December 12, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Byron Cook. Ed Kuempel. We are getting to a point where it will be easier to list the members of the State House who are not running for Speaker. I just hope they’ll all still be on the same team … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Green lights

Posted on December 12, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Good. Houston is moving ahead with a plan to replace the light bulbs at all 2,381 of its traffic stops with energy-efficient bulbs that could save more than $4 million a year in electricity costs. City Council approved a $16.4 … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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