Daily Archives: January 15, 2009

Miles found not guilty

Posted on January 15, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Former State Rep. Borris Miles, who was indicted on two charges of deadly conduct in April, was acquitted today of all charges. In closing arguments earlier this afternoon, Rusty Hardin, Miles’ attorney, said leading members of Houston’s African-American business community … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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The calm after the storm

Posted on January 15, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

So after yesterday’s fun and games in the Senate, things will be quiet for a while, for the simple reason that the Senate stands adjourned until Monday, January 26. It’ll be interesting to see what the mood is like when … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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One more step for Dynamo Stadium

Posted on January 15, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

The journey towards the construction of Dynamo Stadium, which took a big step forward last month, is another step closer to its destination. Houston Mayor Bill White asked the county in July to contribute $10 million to the project by … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Special election date for District H not set yet

Posted on January 15, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Now that Adrian Garcia’s City Council seat in District H is officially empty, the special election to replace him can be set for the next uniform election date, which is May 9. That was on the agenda for Council yesterday, … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Waiting for KBH, the saga continues

Posted on January 15, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Could someone please inform Brownsox that while it is certainly possible that Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison may resign this year and thus set up a special election for her seat in May of 2010, it’s rather an overbid to say … Continue reading →

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S-CHIP passes the House again

Posted on January 15, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Good news from Washington. The House of Representatives [yesterday] approved a major expansion of federally funded health coverage for children, kicking off what Democrats hope will be a historic legislative campaign this year to overhaul the nation’s healthcare system. The … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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DPS sued over new drivers license rules

Posted on January 15, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Can’t say I’m surprised by this. Civil rights advocates sued the Texas Department of Public Safety today, contending that new driver’s license requirements for immigrants discriminate against people legally in the United States. The suit, filed in state district court … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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