Daily Archives: February 18, 2010

CD18 public forum at Rice

Posted on February 18, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

From the inbox: Forum Houston Enriches Rice Education (HERE) Speaker: Robert Stein – Moderator Lena Gohlman Fox Professor of Political Science Rice University District 18 Congressional Political Forum Monday, February 22, 2010 6:00 PM  to 9:00 PM Rice Memorial Chapel  RMC/Ley Student … Continue reading →

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Objections to Special Master’s findings on Sharon Keller filed

Posted on February 18, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

Yesterday was the deadline for the examiner in the Sharon Keller case to file objections to the Special Master’s report. The examiner did have some objections, and they have now been filed. The prosecutors’ objection said the special master who … Continue reading →

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Judicial Q&A: Steve Reilley

Posted on February 18, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

(Note: I am running a series of Q&As for judicial candidates in contested Democratic primaries. There are a lot of judicial races on the ballot in Harris County this election, and so this is intended to help introduce the candidates … Continue reading →

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Judicial Q&A: Mary Galligan

Posted on February 18, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

(Note: I am running a series of Q&As for judicial candidates in contested Democratic primaries. There are a lot of judicial races on the ballot in Harris County this election, and so this is intended to help introduce the candidates … Continue reading →

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Texas takes a stand in favor of global warming

Posted on February 18, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

There was a time when stuff like this would have surprised me. But then, there was a time when being anti-science wasn’t a point of pride for the Republican Party. Texas on Tuesday became the first state to challenge the … Continue reading →

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Bellaire officially opposes Dynamo Westpark Stadium

Posted on February 18, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

Bellaire City Council unanimously passed a resolution Monday night that opposes the construction of a Dynamo Stadium on Westpark. “To ignore it and not speak up for our residents would be the wrong thing to do,” said Mayor Cindy Siegel, … Continue reading →

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Endorsement watch: Going mobile

Posted on February 18, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

This is very cool. From the inbox: CAUCUS PAC INTRODUCES MOBILE ENDORSEMENT CARD Pro-equality voters in Houston are used to turning to the Houston GLBT Political Caucus PAC endorsement card for the candidates most qualified and most ready to address … Continue reading →

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