Daily Archives: February 22, 2005

Do you believe it’s been 25 years? Yes!

Posted on February 22, 2005 by Charles Kuffner

Twenty-five years ago today, the US Olympic hockey team beat the Soviet Union 4-3. A more exhilarating moment would be hard to imagine. Continue reading →

Posted in Other sports | 3 Comments

Yet another Texas Political Bloggers update

Posted on February 22, 2005 by Charles Kuffner

The new year continues to bring new Texas political blogs, so I’ve done another update of the Texas political bloggers page. A few I’d like to call your attention to are the Capitol Annex and Inside the Texas Capitol, and … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Blog stuff | 2 Comments

Marry me, Dianne!

Posted on February 22, 2005 by Charles Kuffner

Do you have everything in place for that fairy tale wedding of your dreams except for an officiant? You may be in luck – someday soon, your elected officials will be able to help. Lawmakers and statewide elected officeholders would … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in That's our Lege | 5 Comments

Hutchison and Barnes

Posted on February 22, 2005 by Charles Kuffner

There’s a little controversy brewing over whether Democratic former Lt. Gov. Ben Barnes will be helping Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison in her (as yet purported) quest to become Governor in 2006. Save Texas Reps says Yes, here and here. PerryVsWorld … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Walton and Johnson to return on 97.5 KIOL

Posted on February 22, 2005 by Charles Kuffner

Sigh. From the day that KLOL changed formats, the rumor has always been that morning DJs Walton and Johnson would return somewhere to pollute the airwaves. New rock station KIOL has been teasing about a “big announcement” the past week … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Music | 71 Comments

Playing the Texas Enterprise Fund game

Posted on February 22, 2005 by Charles Kuffner

If you’re not sure what Rick Perry’s reelection campaign is going to look like this article should give you a pretty good idea: Jobs, jobs, jobs. “We don’t fund companies who already are planning to move to Texas,” said Phil … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Show Business for Ugly People | 1 Comment

Smith-Eiland bill filed to curb corporate campaign donations

Posted on February 22, 2005 by Charles Kuffner

I previously mentioned a series of bills that are forthcoming to enact some tighter restrictions on corporate campaign contributions and related matters. One of those bills was filed yesterday. A bipartisan group of lawmakers, led by Rep. Craig Eiland, D-Galveston, … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Scandalized! | 1 Comment