Daily Archives: August 31, 2005

Many ways to help

Posted on August 31, 2005 by Charles Kuffner

If you’ve watched TV or listened to the radio at all these past couple of days, you’re probably aware of several ways in which you can do something to help (bearing in mind that donating to the Red Cross is … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Volunteer opportunity: Harris County Citizen Corps

Posted on August 31, 2005 by Charles Kuffner

My friend Andrea forwarded me the following email from County Judge Robert Eckels on behalf of the Harris County Citizen Corps: Harris County Citizen Corps Members, Today we are going to help those who have been impacted by Hurricane Katrina … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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TDCAA on the new anti-abortion law

Posted on August 31, 2005 by Charles Kuffner

I noted earlier this week that the Texas District and County Attorneys Association (TDCAA) had outlined a scenario in which “Texas doctors who perform abortions without parental approval or after the third trimester could face capital murder charges” under the … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Katrina fundraiser

Posted on August 31, 2005 by Charles Kuffner

Before I get into today’s Katrina links, I want to pass this along to my fellow Houstonians. The Rod Ryan Show and The Buzz present the Hurricane Katrina Request-athon! Starting at 6 a.m. Wednesday, we’ll be taking song requests for … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Sherrie Matula in HD129

Posted on August 31, 2005 by Charles Kuffner

Carl Whitmarsh is reporting to his email list that Rep. John Davis, who has gone unchallenged in each election since the 2001 State House redistricting, will not be unopposed next year. Glad to report the impending announcement of the candidacy … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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No Nonsense blog

Posted on August 31, 2005 by Charles Kuffner

No Nonsense In November has itself a blog, so you can easily keep up-to-date on what’s going on with this important campaign. Bloglines didn’t automatically pick up their RSS feed for me, so I’m giving it here in case you … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Abramoff pleads not guilty

Posted on August 31, 2005 by Charles Kuffner

Tom DeLay’s buddy Jack Abramoff has begun one of his tours through the criminal justice system. Washington lobbyist Jack Abramoff, a key figure in ethics investigations involving U.S. House Majority Leader Tom DeLay, pleaded not guilty Monday to charges he … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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