Daily Archives: June 3, 2005

When was the last time you listened to Blogger Radio?

Well, that’s too long, as they say. Fortunately, you can rectify that situation at 10:15 AM on Saturday at the usual place, BizRadio 1320 AM. I’ll be there, as will Kevin, who’s presumably tanned, rested, and ready after his weekend … Continue reading Continue reading

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Jefferson responds to Keel

Rick Casey’s column today is devoted to State Supreme Court Chief Justice Wallace Jefferson, who responds to the accusation of Rep. Terry Keel that Jefferson threatened to recruit an opponent against him when they spoke on the phone about the … Continue reading Continue reading

Posted in That's our Lege | 1 Comment

Parker to audit SafeClear

Cinty Controller Annise Parker has announced an audit of the SafeClear program in order to get a better grip on how much the free tows are costing the city. Mayor Bill White admits there have been a lot of changes … Continue reading Continue reading

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DeLay starting early

Via The Stakeholder, I see that the DeLay ’06 campaign is already getting into gear. With Democrats gunning for him and an ex-congressman already working to take his seat, Majority Leader Tom DeLay is wasting no time getting into campaign … Continue reading Continue reading

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Why you can safely ignore the special session talk

You’re going to continue to hear Governor Perry rattle his saber about calling the Lege back for a special session on school finance. Actually, from what I’ve seen, Perry will continue to push the notion that the Lege will quickly … Continue reading Continue reading

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Fundraising at the White House

Once again, Lou Dubose advances the ball on things scandalicious and DeLay-related, this time documenting a political fundraiser at the White House involving disgraced lobbyist and DeLay crony Jack Abramoff and should-be-disgraced conservative activist Grover Norquist. Read and enjoy. Some … Continue reading Continue reading

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Castles in the sand

How can you tell it’s summertime around here? Well, beyond the onset of 90+ degree days whose monotony is broken only by violent thunderstorms? That would be the annual Sand Castle competition in Galveston, which is taking place tomorrow. Castle … Continue reading Continue reading

Posted in The great state of Texas | 1 Comment