Daily Archives: July 12, 2005

Want to be the Texas Lottery director?

Well, this is potentially refreshing. In a gesture of openness, Texas Lottery commissioners announced Monday that, for the first time, a committee of state officials and private citizens outside the lottery will help find the agency’s next leader. […] Commission … Continue reading Continue reading

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TRM indictments upheld

Money laundering: Still illegal. State District Judge Bob Perkins today said he believes two officials with Texans for a Republican Majority should stand trial on felony charges of money laundering. The judge ruled that the state election code is constitutional … Continue reading Continue reading

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Give GHASP a hand

The Galveston-Houston Association for Smog Prevention, also known as GHASP, is looking for some help with its website. Please click the More link for the details, and if you or someone you know can help them out, please contact John … Continue reading Continue reading

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It’s all down to the sales tax

I admit, I didn’t think it would be possible for a school finance agreement to get hammered out in this special session, but apparently I’ve underestimated David Dewhurst’s willingness to sell out his principles. Now that all pretense of ever … Continue reading Continue reading

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What we’re doing online

I may not know why we’re not buying DVDs any more, but I can tell you how Americans spend their time online. Not too surprisingly, gambling and naughty pictures are huge growth industries. If only the Lege could figure out … Continue reading Continue reading

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The Internet in your electrical outlet

I’ve heard about this technology before, and now it’s looking like it’s getting close to coming to the market. CenterPoint Energy is testing a system to bring high-speed Internet access to consumers through the medium it knows best — the … Continue reading Continue reading

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Get better soon, Bum!

Former Houston Oilers Coach and Official State Treasure Bum Phillips is recovering from surgery. Doctors discovered blockage in Phillips’ arteries and performed triple bypass surgery on Friday after he was taken to the hospital with chest pains. No evidence of … Continue reading Continue reading

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