Daily Archives: October 23, 2005

Game Two notes

Posted on October 23, 2005 by Charles Kuffner

Ah, screw it. When Scott Podsednik goes yard against you, there’s not much to say. Well, okay, one thing: According to Joe Buck, Podsednik is the second player in history to have a postseason home run in a year where … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Endorsement watch: Mayor

Posted on October 23, 2005 by Charles Kuffner

On the day before the start of early voting, the Chron gives a ringing endorsement to Mayor Bill White, which he fully deserves. I agree with Greg that it would have been nice to get this much ink in some … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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A matter of degree

Posted on October 23, 2005 by Charles Kuffner

City Council member Carol Alvarado is now an official college graduate some 13 years after finishing her coursework at the University of Houston. The councilwoman said she believed she had a degree until her November election opponent released University of … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Senate votes to finally end Cisneros probe

Posted on October 23, 2005 by Charles Kuffner

The eleven-year odyssey of Independent Counsel David Barrett and his dogged pursuit of Henry Cisneros (see here for more) may finally be wrapping up. The Senate decided today that it was time to close to a decade-old, $20 million investigation … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Endorsement watch: Prop 9

Posted on October 23, 2005 by Charles Kuffner

And back to propositions, as the Chron endorsed Prop 9 on Saturday. I’m leaning towards a No on this one, though I don’t feel as strongly about it as I do Prop 1. Still to be reviewed: City Council Districts … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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