Daily Archives: October 20, 2004

All I have to say about the future of blogging

What Ezra said. I like what I’m doing just fine, I feel I’m making a difference with what I do here and at Texas Tuesdays, and if you look real close, you’ll see I’ve got no ads. Frankly, I don’t … Continue reading Continue reading

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Kenny Boy’s worst nightmare

Poor Kenny Boy. This is not what he had in mind when he asked to have his trial separated from Skilling and Causey. Ex-Enron Chairman Ken Lay will face two separate criminal trials — one with ex-Chief Executive Jeff Skilling … Continue reading Continue reading

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Who’s your daddy, DeLay-style

Last week, I wrote: [House Republicans support Tom DeLay] because he supports them financially and electorally Want to know how much he supports them financially, and how many of them are on his dole? Look here. If you think your … Continue reading Continue reading

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Response to FBI report on Tulia

Last month I noted this article about an FBI investigation into the infamous Tulia drug bust. That investigation concluded there was no racial aspect to what disgraced former undercover agent Tom Coleman did. I had my doubts about the story, … Continue reading Continue reading

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Endorsement watch: 1st Court of Appeals

The Chron got back on board the Incumbent Express yesterday by endorsing Victor Carillo in the lone non-judicial statewide race, for Railroad Commissioner. They stayed there today by endorsing incumbent Justice Evelyn Keyes for the First Court of Appeals. I … Continue reading Continue reading

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DeLay Debates! (And other stuff)

(UPDATE: I’m putting this at the top of the post as penance for having missed it in the first place. Jack, whose stepson shamed DeLay for his original I-won’t-debate stance, was there at the Clear Lake candidates’ forum yesterday and … Continue reading Continue reading

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New downtown park

The city of Houston is buying land for a new downtown park. The city has begun acquiring property for a 13-acre urban park that is likely to trigger substantial new development on the east side of downtown, Mayor Bill White … Continue reading Continue reading

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