Daily Archives: December 24, 2008

Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good night

How “Twas The Night Before Christmas” should be read: Like the title says, happy Christmas to all, and to all a good night. Continue reading

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As always, Merry Christmas, Mel Torme

It’s time again for a link to my favorite Christmas story, involving Mel Torme and his classic tune “The Christmas Song”. Whether you’ve read it before or not, go read it now. It’s always worth the time. Merry Christmas, Mel … Continue reading Continue reading

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Commissioners agree to Dynamo Stadium funding

Merry Christmas, Dynamo fans. Harris County Commissioners El Franco Lee and Sylvia Garcia have tentatively agreed to contribute $10 million in public money to the Dynamo stadium project, provided the team and the city agree to certain conditions, city and … Continue reading Continue reading

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Moving to Texas

Lots of people keep migrating to Texas, from all over. Between July 2007 and July 1, 2008, nearly 141,000 people moved to Texas from other states, compared with about 92,000 international migrants, the bureau said. The data provide a fresh … Continue reading Continue reading

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Walker withdraws election contest

That didn’t last long. Losing HD11 candidate Brian Walker has withdrawn his election challenge to State Rep. Chuck Hopson. State Rep. Chuck Hopson says he’s home free. Hopson, D-Jacksonville, says he was notified by Speaker Tom Craddick’s office [Monday] afternoon … Continue reading Continue reading

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More red light cameras for The Woodlands

The Woodlands, which installed red light cameras last year, is set to add more of them. “The number of violations has decreased,” said Precinct 3 Commissioner Ed Chance. “It appears the reduction of red light runners is down 20 percent.” … Continue reading Continue reading

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Yet another Farmers Branch lawsuit

Seems to be a growth industry in that town. A former Farmers Branch City Council member filed a lawsuit against the city Wednesday, asking a state district judge in Dallas to order the city to turn over invoices for legal … Continue reading Continue reading

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