Daily Archives: October 17, 2010

Endorsement watch: Probate court

Posted on October 17, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

The probate courts in Harris County have been messed up for some time. The Chron is ready for some changes. Harris County Probate Court No. 1: Kathy Stone, the Democratic incumbent, is our choice to be returned to this bench. … Continue reading →

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Weekend link dump for October 17

Posted on October 17, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

“Who asked for a Family Circus movie? Ida Know. Who wants to see it? Not Me.” Political systems are ill-equipped to deal with problems that are vehemently denied by one major party. Race-baiting for the heck of it. The social … Continue reading →

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“Vote for me, I know nothing”

Posted on October 17, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

To me, this story about the race in Harris County Precinct 2 between Commissioner Sylvia Garcia and her Republican opponent Jack Morman boils down to this one paragraph: Morman is short on specifics as to how he would cut spending, … Continue reading →

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Conference realignment isn’t just for the big boys

Posted on October 17, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

Expect to see a lot of smaller fish moving around now that the dust in the big conferences has mostly settled. [Southland Conference] commissioner Tom Burnett told the San Antonio Express News last week that he expected Texas State and … Continue reading →

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Endorsement watch: ParentPAC

Posted on October 17, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

I haven’t mentioned the Texas ParentPAC lately, as there’s been so much other stuff going on lately, but they are as busy with endorsements as ever. Here’s a list of candidates that they have announced they are backing for the … Continue reading →

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