Daily Archives: October 7, 2011

Endorsement watch: Cohen and Adams

It’s a twofer, and it’s apparent confirmation that the Chron is going alphabetically by district. First, they tap Ellen Cohen for the reconfigured District C. Among a strong field of candidates for Houston City Council District C – the district … Continue reading

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Friday random ten: Is it fall yet?

After this miserably hot and dry summer, any daytime high temperature under 90 is considered cool, fall-like weather. 1. Angels Would Fall – Melissa Etheridge 2. Another Place To Fall – KT Tunstall 3. Fall Behind Me – The Donnas … Continue reading

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Interview with Fernando Herrera

For what I really do think will be my final interview with a candidate for municipal office, I bring you Fernando Herrera, who was the first declared opponent for Mayor Annise Parker. Herrera is a Deputy Chief with the Houston … Continue reading

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The Fifth Ward

Lisa Gray writes about a popular art project making a reappearance in a new place. Six years ago, the white guys – Dan Havel and Dean Ruck – smashed up a couple of other bungalows, and in the process, created … Continue reading

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The SOS responds to DOJ on voter ID

Two weeks ago, the Justice Department asked some questions about Texas’ voter ID law as a condition for preclearance. The Secretary of State has now given some answers, though they may not be what DOJ was looking for. Under section … Continue reading

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Missouri on the move?

Still no stability for the Big XII. It wasn’t too long ago that Missouri chancellor Brady Deaton spoke of “working every day to hold the Big 12 together.” Now he’s been tasked with helping decide whether the Tigers are the … Continue reading

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