Daily Archives: January 4, 2005

Running against the Trans Texas Corridor

Posted on January 4, 2005 by Charles Kuffner

Near the end of this article on the Trans Texas Corridor comes an observation about the 2006 elections. I’ve whined a lot that the biggest cost of sprawl is the opportunity cost – the value of the things we didn’t, … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Planes, Trains, and Automobiles | 7 Comments

Boggs, Ryno in the Hall

Posted on January 4, 2005 by Charles Kuffner

Wade Boggs and Ryne Sandberg have been inducted into the Hall of Fame, thus resolving one puzzling omission but not others. Boggs, a five-time American League batting champion for the Boston Red Sox, was selected by 474 of the record … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Baseball | 4 Comments

Ron Kirk: What are the odds?

Posted on January 4, 2005 by Charles Kuffner

Based on the odds he’s assigned to a somewhat abridged list of contenders for the DNC Chair, this dude seems to think Ron Kirk is the favorite. Not sure what to make of that, but take a look for yourself. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Show Business for Ugly People | 3 Comments

Mayor White: Year One

Posted on January 4, 2005 by Charles Kuffner

Kristen Mack takes a look at Year One of Bill White’s term as Mayor. White can count several successes after a year in office, even as he faces a continuing tight budget, complaints from some City Council members that they’re … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Local politics | 3 Comments

House committee to investigate Gregg Phillips

Posted on January 4, 2005 by Charles Kuffner

This is a good start. The head of a state House investigating committee said Monday he will look into allegations of cronyism involving contracting at the Texas Health and Human Services Commission and the Texas Workforce Commission. “This is something … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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