Daily Archives: February 20, 2011

Weekend link dump for February 20

Posted on February 20, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

If it weren’t for President’s Day, when would furniture stores have their sales? Maybe next Valentine’s Day you could send a Darwin card. I’d love to buy an old Staten Island Ferry boat, if only I had someplace to keep … Continue reading →

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Three things you can do to help save Texas public schools

Posted on February 20, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

1. First and foremost, make sure you understand the scope of the issue and how it will affect you. Here’s an email that was sent out by the Spring Branch ISD to its parents: Why should you care about the … Continue reading →

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Houston bidding for another NBA All Star Game

Posted on February 20, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

I wish them good luck with that. Rockets CEO Tad Brown has often said that the Rockets have pursued another All-Star weekend since the 2006 event in Houston ended, but he said Tuesday that he was more confident than ever … Continue reading →

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The Trib on the brewpubs’ efforts

Posted on February 20, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

I’ve written before about the efforts by brewpubs to pass a bill that would allow them to distribute their product outside their own doors. That effort is being led by Scott Metzger of San Antonio’s Freetail Brewing Company, who has … Continue reading →

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The Sunday liquor sales debate

Posted on February 20, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

As we know, one of the Legislative Budget Board recommendations for generating revenue is for the state to allow liquor sales on Sunday. The Statesman takes a look at the debate this proposal has generated. Legislation to allow Sunday liquor … Continue reading →

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