Daily Archives: December 11, 2015

Friday random ten: Audrey’s favorites

Posted on December 11, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

And here are the ten songs that Audrey wanted to contribute: 1. Welcome To New York – Taylor Swift 2. Where Have You Been – Rihanna 3. Counting Stars – One Republic 4. Stronger – Kelly Clarkson 5. Lone Ranger … Continue reading →

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The ground game

Posted on December 11, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

Where we are with one day to go. The neck-and-neck Houston mayor’s race has become an all-out ground war in the final days before Saturday’s runoff election as Sylvester Turner and Bill King turn to local Democratic and Republican party … Continue reading →

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Here comes I-14

Posted on December 11, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

Don’t hold your breath waiting for it, however. This will take awhile. Texas is getting a new interstate, as part of a long-term federal transportation bill. Interstate 14 will be cobbled together mostly from U.S. 190 and other existing roads … Continue reading →

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Rep. Naishtat will not run for re-election

Posted on December 11, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

Godspeed. Longtime state Rep. Elliott Naishtat announced Thursday he will not seek re-election to the House seat he first won in 1990, despite saying earlier this week that he would. Naishtat, 70, said Tuesday he had discovered a renewed desire … Continue reading →

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HISD Trustee runoff overview

Posted on December 11, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

There are other races on the ballot this Saturday. Rhonda Skillern-Jones, the board president, faces pastor Larry Williams in the District 2 race to represent north Houston. In southeast Houston’s District 3, Jose Leal, a former HISD administrator, is challenging … Continue reading →

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