Daily Archives: November 9, 2004

Election challenges

Posted on November 9, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

Now that we’ve established that Kristen Mack was correct regarding an election challenge being decided in the House rather than in the courts, I’m starting to find out more about how that process might work if Talmadge Heflin goes that … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Seven for Clemens

Posted on November 9, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

Roger Clemens has won his seventh Cy Young Award. Clemens, 42, is only the fourth player in history to win a Cy Young in both leagues and is the oldest winner of the award given annually to the league’s best … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Silly season begins

Posted on November 9, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

The initial filing period for bills to be introduced in the 79th session of the Texas State Legislature has begun, and as always, it brings silliness. Gay marriage was a heated issue during last week’s national elections, with 11 states … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Seeking an alternate venue

Posted on November 9, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

Poor Jeff Skilling. Former Enron CEO Jeff Skilling wants his trial moved out of Houston because one-third of area residents polled associated his name with negatives like “pig,” “snake,” “economic terrorist” and the “financial equivalent of an ax murderer.” Skilling’s … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Vo wins!

Posted on November 9, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

We have a winner, pending any recounts or other challenges. With the last votes finally counted late Monday, Democratic newcomer Hubert Vo nudged Republican incumbent Talmadge Heflin out of the Texas House of Representatives seat he has held for 22 … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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