Daily Archives: July 4, 2009

RIP, Steve McNair

Posted on July 4, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

What a tragedy. Former Oilers quarterback Steve McNair was found shot to death in Nashville, shocking former teammates and NFL personnel around the country. McNair, 36, and a woman were found dead inside a condominium Saturday afternoon by the Nashville … Continue reading →

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Saturday video break: I’m a Yankee Doodle Dandy

Posted on July 4, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Ladies and gentlemen, please give it up for the great Jimmy Cagney: Yeah, they don’t write ’em like that any more. Happy Fourth!

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In Congress, July 4, 1776

Posted on July 4, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Some words to remember: IN CONGRESS, July 4, 1776. The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America, When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected … Continue reading →

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Midtown not feeling the recession

Posted on July 4, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Good to know some parts of town are still thriving. The recession seems to have forgotten about Midtown. A drive around the neighborhood reveals forgotten buildings undergoing restoration and new apartments being framed. This area between the Central Business District … Continue reading →

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Comcast to offer wireless broadband in Houston

Posted on July 4, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Dwight has the news. Coming next year to the hot, humid air all around you, Houston: High-speed wireless broadband from Comcast. Its new High-Speed 2go service is rolling out now in Portland, Ore., and local Comcast spokesman Michael Bybee said … Continue reading →

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