Daily Archives: May 7, 2011

Another point of order delays Eissler’s school bill

Posted on May 7, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

HB400, the bill by Rep. Rob Eissler that among other things raises the 22:1 student:teacher limit in grades K-4, came up for debate last night after the “sanctuary cities” bill got sidetracked by a point of order. Here was the … Continue reading →

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Saturday video break: This is an Olympics event I could win

Posted on May 7, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

I do have a talent for some things: I’d need to work on my speed, however.

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Push poll on Rebuild Houston

Posted on May 7, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

I got a phone call Wednesday night from Baselice and Associates, doing a robopoll about Rebuild (formerly Renew) Houston. They asked the following: 1. If I voted last year, and if I voted for or against Prop 1, which they … Continue reading →

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Sanctuary cities bill delayed

Posted on May 7, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

Another point of order sends another “emergency” bill back to committee. The controversial “sanctuary cities” bill hit a roadblock in the Texas house late Friday when a point of order derailed the legislation and knocked it off the calendar. The … Continue reading →

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What do yachts and smokeless tobacco have in common?

Posted on May 7, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

They’re both getting tax cuts from the Republican legislature. Members of the Texas House on Wednesday approved a bill to lower a tax on Red Man and other brands of loose-leaf chewing tobacco. When Rep. Allan Ritter, R-Nederland , laid … Continue reading →

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Trader Joe’s coming to Houston

Posted on May 7, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

And there was much rejoicing. Trader Joe’s, the offbeat grocer whose most popular products include frozen chicken tikka masala, pumpkin ice cream and low-cost Charles Shaw wines nicknamed “Two Buck Chuck,” is expanding into Texas with stores planned in Houston … Continue reading →

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