Daily Archives: May 6, 2003

A bumpy ride for Metro so far

Since first announcing their new longterm vision for mobility in Houston, the Metropolitan Transit Authority has run into the usual opposition from the usual suspects. The most controversial part of Metro’s plan is their proposed method of payment for rail, … Continue reading Continue reading

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DJs suspended for playing the Dixie Chicks

Amazing: COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Country station KKCS has suspended two disk jockeys for playing the Dixie Chicks, violating a ban imposed after the group criticized President Bush. Natalie Maines told a London concert audience just before the war in … Continue reading Continue reading

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OK, guys, joke’s over

I’ve decided that the neverending supply of proposed redistricting maps is just a joke being played on gullible Democrats like me, designed to distract us from other legislation that the Lege is currently considering (such as this bill to outlaw … Continue reading Continue reading

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Feeling a little down

We had a tough game on Saturday. The game was originally scheduled for 9 AM on May 3. A few weeks ago, the other team’s coach emailed me to ask if we could move the game to Friday night, since … Continue reading Continue reading

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