Daily Archives: August 9, 2004

Gentlemen, start your arguments

And the latest school finance lawsuit is set to begin today. The trial before state District Judge John Dietz of Austin, expected to last six to seven weeks, could put more pressure on lawmakers to increase spending on education or … Continue reading Continue reading

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Drafthouse expansion update

The Alamo Drafthouse expansion, first noted here, has hit the AP wires. With a slightly new name but same attitude, Austin-based Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas Ltd. plans to expand to San Antonio this month, and by early next year to Tyler, … Continue reading Continue reading

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Best. Slogan. Ever (this year, anyway)

Crazy Times Demand a Crazy Senator. If such a yard sign ever gets printed, I want one. Via your one-stop source for all things Keyesian, ArchPundit. Continue reading

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The roots of the Strayhorn/Perry feud

Would you believe the falling out between Comptroller Carole Keeton Strayhorn and Governor Rick Perry all started over funding for community colleges? [Strayhorn’s] claim: Perry torpedoed funding for her TexasNextStep proposal last year, even though he had earlier voiced support … Continue reading Continue reading

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