Daily Archives: May 24, 2005

Time for another Texas political blogs update

Posted on May 24, 2005 by Charles Kuffner

There’s been another outbreak of new and new-to-me blogs on the scene lately, so I’m overdue for an update on the Texas political bloggers page. I promise to try and have some action on this by the weekend, but it … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Another contender in HD143

Posted on May 24, 2005 by Charles Kuffner

Still no word from the Governor’s office as to when there will be an election to replace the late Rep. Joe Moreno in HD143. In the meantime, Rob Booth reports that the Harris County GOP has passed a resolution (Word … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Reconsidering Whitmire

Posted on May 24, 2005 by Charles Kuffner

I’ve got a long memory. Having a blog with categories and archives helps, since I can easily search for stuff I know I’ve written about in the past. One of the things I remember well is how State Sen. John … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Will probation get reformed?

Posted on May 24, 2005 by Charles Kuffner

Scott says that HB2193, a bill to reform the state’s probation system is up for debate today. The main opposition to this bill appears to be coming from the District Attorney for Williamson County. Here’s what he’s arguing against: Academic … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Voucher bill fails in the House

Posted on May 24, 2005 by Charles Kuffner

What, you didn’t know there was a school voucher bill in the House? I’ve been trying to keep up with so many other (mostly bad) bills that this one almost slipped right by me. Thankfully, it died in the House … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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RIP, Thurl Ravenscroft

Posted on May 24, 2005 by Charles Kuffner

The wonderfully named Thurl Ravenscroft, who gave voice to Tony the Tiger, has died at the age of 91. Ravenscroft died Sunday of prostate cancer, said Diane Challis Davy, director of Laguna Beach’s Pageant of the Masters. For more than … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Steve Miller, Incorporated

Posted on May 24, 2005 by Charles Kuffner

There’s something amusing about the concept of Steve Miller being the CEO of his own musical moneymaking empire. He entered the rock pantheon as a joker, smoker and midnight toker. But sitting in a business suit in front of 400 … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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