Daily Archives: November 26, 2016

Saturday video break: Mrs Robinson

Posted on November 26, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

Let’s all sing along with Simon and Garfunkel: Here’s a video of the song playing over scenes from the movie with which it is closely identified, The Graduate. The audio is a little weird or I’d have used it instead, … Continue reading →

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Who’s in to succeed Rep. Dawnna Dukes?

Posted on November 26, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

There are three confirmed candidates already to succeed Rep. Dawnna Dukes when she steps down next month. Despite announcing her plan six weeks earlier to resign instead of serving another term, state Rep. Dawnna Dukes handily won re-election earlier this … Continue reading →

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A win for beer

Posted on November 26, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

Hooray! All you want for Christmas is a crowler to go? It probably won’t happen that quickly, but an administrative judge’s recommendation could move the state a step closer to letting bars and restaurants sell takeaway beer in the sealed, … Continue reading →

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Plano for high speed rail

Posted on November 26, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

More support for Texas Central. The Plano City Council has lent it support to a 240-mile high-speed rail project that would run from Dallas to Houston. The council voted 7-1 Monday night to adopt a resolution supporting the project, with … Continue reading →

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