Daily Archives: June 2, 2014

Dan Patrick loves the Latinos

Posted on June 2, 2014 by Charles Kuffner

Can you feel the love? State Sen. Dan Patrick’s victory over incumbent David Dewhurst in the Republican runoff for lieutenant governor on Tuesday night came as no surprise. And while the conciliatory tone that marked his victory speech — in … Continue reading →

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Probably the last thing I’ll write about Jim Hogan

Posted on June 2, 2014 by Charles Kuffner

At least, I hope it’s the last thing, because there ain’t much to say. Texas Democrats are not holding their breaths for a win for the office held by Republicans since Perry ousted Jim Hightower in 1992. Democratic consultant Jason … Continue reading →

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City strikes two deals with CenterPoint

Posted on June 2, 2014 by Charles Kuffner

One on street lights, and one on bike trails. Both are great news. All 165,000 of Houston’s streetlights will be converted to more efficient LEDs over the next five years, halving electricity use and cutting air pollution in what Mayor … Continue reading →

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Reminder: Drowning doesn’t look like drowning

Posted on June 2, 2014 by Charles Kuffner

I’ve posted this twice before, and with summertime officially upon us, it seemed like the right time to post it again. The new captain jumped from the deck, fully dressed, and sprinted through the water. A former lifeguard, he kept … Continue reading →

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