Daily Archives: October 31, 2009

Saturday video break: Happy Halloween!

Posted on October 31, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

I have two words for you: Pumpkin cannon. Some people look at something like that and wonder why anyone would want to do such a thing. Others wonder why anyone wouldn’t want to. I’m just wondering if they really know … Continue reading →

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The official turnout projection, sort of

Posted on October 31, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Here’s the Chron story on the end of early voting. [E]lection officials and political observers said Friday they expect fewer than one in four registered voters will cast ballots in Tuesday’s elections for Houston mayor, City Council, controller and other … Continue reading →

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Eversole running for re-election

Posted on October 31, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Surprise! Harris County Precinct 4 Commissioner Jerry Eversole announced on Friday that he will run for re-election, potentially pitting him against a term-limited Houston city councilwoman and, perhaps, his own tarnished reputation. Eversole, 66, who was hit with a $75,000 … Continue reading →

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Some info on the HCC Trustee District 3 race

Posted on October 31, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

I mentioned before that I knew nothing about the HCC District 3 Trustee race, which is the only such contested race on the ballot. In response, Sergio Davila forwarded the following press release from a group called Concerned East End … Continue reading →

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City not paying toll road fines

Posted on October 31, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Oops. The city has avoided paying county toll road fines using a defense it does not want motorists to use when contesting red-light camera violations. […] A city finance official claimed the toll fines are owed by the individual employees … Continue reading →

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The new Saint Arnold brewery

Posted on October 31, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Opening today just north of downtown. [T]he 15-year-old craft brewery will debut to the public a new plant in a converted warehouse with fabulous views of downtown and easy freeway access. It’s the result of a $7.5 million renovation and … Continue reading →

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