Daily Archives: August 11, 2011

Where the line is

Posted on August 11, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

Me, July 17: I disagree that anyone who might think about challenging the Mayor will wait two years before taking action. They’ll simply wait to see how Parker does in November. Like all three of her predecessors in the term-limits … Continue reading →

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Another entrant in CD23

Posted on August 11, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

The Democratic field in CD23 has gotten bigger, and may grow again. Manny Pelaez, a trustee of VIA Metropolitan Transit, has filed a statement of candidacy for Congressional District 23, a seat held by U.S. Rep. Francisco “Quico” Canseco, R-San … Continue reading →

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Sugar Land prison set to close

Posted on August 11, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

This has been a long time coming. Texas joins a nationwide trend of shutting expensive state prisons, driven partly by red ink in state budgets, partly by a drop in convict numbers (with the lowest crime rate since 1973) and … Continue reading →

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Texas blog roundup for the week of August 8

Posted on August 11, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

Having been raptured in May, the Texas Progressive Alliance was ready for The Response as it brings you this week’s roundup.

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