Daily Archives: April 2, 2010

No Staples for the Alabama Theater

Some news from Swamplot, from a commenter there named Andrea: “After writing to Staples PR this is their canned response: ‘While there has been speculation about Staples in connection with the historic Alabama Theater, we do not have a lease … Continue reading

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Friday random ten: More good songs

It’s Good Friday, so as I did last year, today I bring you ten good songs: 1. All Good Gifts – from “Godspell” 2. Be Good Johnny – Men At Work 3. Good Enough – Acorn 4. The Good Life … Continue reading

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A redistricting compromise?

I don’t know how realistic this is, but if an agreement on how to divvy up the new Congressional districts can be worked out before the start of the legislative session, it would at least allow for more attention to … Continue reading

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First steps in dealing with jail overcrowding

They’re baby steps, but they’re in the right direction. The first of 20 county inmates to get their sentences reduced by two-thirds for completing job training will get out of jail Monday. The experiment marks Sheriff Adrian Garcia’s first tentative … Continue reading

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More legislative pushback against the SBOE

Good. Texas risks becoming a national laughingstock by diminishing Thomas Jefferson, banning the word “capitalism,” and otherwise distorting history for its public schools, the chairman of the Legislature’s largest caucus said Tuesday, announcing a hearing on the state’s proposed social … Continue reading

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State auditor issues recommendations for fixing food stamps

It’s about what you’d expect. The state agency that oversees Texas’ food stamp program is outdated and staffed by inexperienced workers, leading to long delays and inaccurate processing, said the state auditor in a report released Tuesday. “To improve the … Continue reading

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Another reason why water conservation matters

Because, as we learn from this Q&A that Forrest Wilder did with conservationist Andy Sansom, we’re already in a position where demand may exceed supply. 3) For many of our most cherished rivers, the government has appropriated more water than … Continue reading

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