Daily Archives: November 12, 2005

HD26: Contested primary for Charlie Howard?

Posted on November 12, 2005 by Charles Kuffner

Bob Dunn reports that attorney and former Sugar Land Mayor Dean Hrbacek is “considering” a run in the GOP primary against incumbent State Rep. Charlie Howard. “We’re evaluating it right now,” Hrbacek said Friday. “We’ve been meeting with people in … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Radnofsky gets a little help from her would-be future colleagues

Posted on November 12, 2005 by Charles Kuffner

Catching up on some stuff from the week…Barbara Radnofsky was in Washington, DC, for a fundraiser/meet-n-greet with several Democratic Senators and Congress members. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison has the best poll numbers of any Texas politician, a huge campaign account … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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The last days of Kaplan’s-Ben Hur

Posted on November 12, 2005 by Charles Kuffner

The closing of Heights landmark Kaplan’s-Ben Hur continues to generate stories of reminiscence. Martin Kaplan has thrived on maintaining personal contact with his customers, staying out on the floor each day. The office work he must do is reserved for … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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