Daily Archives: February 6, 2006

Why she runs

Posted on February 6, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

Mary Beth Harrell is back with another Kos diary, this one about why she decided to run for Congress. Check it out. I see that David Harris and John Courage are on their way to Washington, DC for tomorrow’s Band … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Early voting starts in HD48 runoff

Posted on February 6, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

Early voting has begun in the HD48 runoff between Donna Howard and Ben Bentzin. Howard’s been piling up the endorsements, from the Texas Parent PAC, the Texas Academy of Family Physicians PAC, and the Statesman. Meanwhile, Team Bentzin gets off … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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The Rodriguez-Cuellar debate

Posted on February 6, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

Today’s debate between Ciro Rodriguez and Henry Cuellar was liveblogged here. (Victor Morales was not invited.) I’m guessing this will be more thorough than any news coverage, but I’ll wait until I see some coverage before I say for sure. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Thin Reed

Posted on February 6, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

The Texas Observer advances the ball again in the Tigua Casino scandal, with evidence suggesting that Christian Coalition activist/bagman Ralph Reed broke the law by acting as an unregistered lobbyist. Here’s a taste: In 2001, legally questionable Texas casinos operated … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Scandalized! | 2 Comments

I Can’t Get No [bleep]

Posted on February 6, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

Pardon my French, but WTF? They may not have flashed any body parts — except for Mick Jagger’s well-toned stomach — but the Rolling Stones made ABC glad editors were on duty for the Super Bowl halftime show. Two sexually … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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More on the Intermodal Transit Center and on TxDOT

Posted on February 6, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

Just a couple of links of interest: Christof continues his study of the Intermodal Transit Center proposal by looking at comparable sites, and Robin gives us a report from TxDOT’s January meeting, which was in Conroe. Check ’em out. Continue reading →

Posted in Planes, Trains, and Automobiles | 1 Comment

Mixed use development near Reliant

Posted on February 6, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

This is going to be happening right near where I work. A property near Reliant Center that for years housed big-box retailers like Target and Garden Ridge has changed hands and will be redeveloped into an urban apartment project. Fidelis … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Elsewhere in Houston | 4 Comments