Daily Archives: November 15, 2004

School funding poll

Posted on November 15, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

Are you a smoker who opposes a state income tax or an increased sales tax? One way or another, you’re gonna get screwed. More than three out of four Texans say the state should put more money into public schools … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Harris County grand juries

Posted on November 15, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

As long as we’re talking about a judicial system that’s bending way over to be nice and accomodating to prosecutors, check out this article from Sunday’s Chron regarding the grand jury system in Harris County. Here’s the crux of the … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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What to do about the CCA

Posted on November 15, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

Scott points to this Texas Monthly article about the state’s Court of Criminal Appeals and its head hack, Sharon Keller. They lead off with a discussion of the infamous Roy Criner case, which thrust Judge Keller into the national spotlight. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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RIP, ODB

Posted on November 15, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

Russell Jones, also known as Ol’ Dirty Bastard, died yesterday at the age of 36. A founding member of the groundbreaking Staten Island rap group the Wu-Tang Clan, ODB – whose real name was Russell Jones – collapsed on the … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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More mourning for KLOL

Posted on November 15, 2004 by Charles Kuffner

When was the last time a radio station format change generated this many articles in the newspaper? Clear Channel Radio’s format switch Friday at KLOL-FM (101.1) from rock ‘n’ roll to Spanish hip-hop and other pop styles aimed at a … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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