Daily Archives: May 6, 2011

Friday random ten: The end of the line

At long last, my initial journey through my entire iTunes library is over. I think this list sums it up: 1. End Of The Line – Traveling Wilburys 2. It’s Been So Long – Wendi Slaton 3. It’s All Been … Continue reading

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Updated interactive House redistricting map from the Trib

The Trib published a table when the Solomons redistricting map for the Texas House first came out that showed changes to each district’s partisan makeup. That map was modified before its final passage, so they have now produced this interactive … Continue reading

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The budget work is far from done

The Senate may have passed its budget via some creative interpretation of its rules, but there’s more to what has to happen now than just the conference committee. As Abby Rapoport notes, they still have to rewrite the formula for … Continue reading

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Does it count if it’s a TIRZ?

Well, this is interesting. As the city of Houston seeks to close a $21 million budget gap in the next eight weeks, it is counting on selling a public building to one of its own redevelopment agencies. And while the … Continue reading

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Suit against Sheriff’s office dismissed

From the Chron: A lawsuit filed by the former technology director for the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, who had contended he was fired because he revealed its alleged plan to hack into the county government computer network, has been dismissed. … Continue reading

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