Daily Archives: February 27, 2006

Effa Manley first woman elected to the Hall of Fame

Posted on February 27, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

And speaking of the Hall of Fame… Effa Manley became the first woman elected to the baseball Hall of Fame when the former Newark Eagles executive was among 17 people from the Negro Leagues and pre-Negro Leagues chosen Monday by … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Biggio’s case for the Hall of Fame

Posted on February 27, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

This Sunday article on longtime Astro Craig Biggio briefly discusses his likelihood of getting into the Hall of Fame. Biggio someday will hang up his elbow pads and mucky helmet, but don’t rush him. He’s still in great shape, he’s … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Retaliation against TPJ

Posted on February 27, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

Just go read this story about how one of Tom DeLay’s friends got Texas Congressman Sam Johnson to instigate a complaint against Texans for Public Justice with the IRS for its role in exposing DeLay’s financial shenanigans. As Josh Marshall … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Yates plea deal rejected

Posted on February 27, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

The Harris County DA has offered a plea to Andrea Yates, but the offer was rejected. Prosecutors have offered Andrea Pia Yates a plea agreement in which she would get a 35-year prison sentence if she pleaded guilty to murder … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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At least they’re covering some primaries

Posted on February 27, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

Today’s Chron has a couple of stories on primary elections that (unlike their pathetic effort from last week) are actually worth reading. First is this piece on the Ciro Rodriguez – Henry Cuellar rematch. Most of it is familiar to … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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RIP, Don Knotts

Posted on February 27, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

Don Knotts, known for many roles from Barney Fife to Ralph Furley and much more, passed away over the weekend at the age of 81. Knotts first rose to prominence in the late 1950s, joining Louis Nye and other comedy … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Let’s extend the Hurtt Prize

Posted on February 27, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

You may recall from our earlier discussions of HPD Chief Harold Hurtt’s proposal to install surveillance cameras as a crimefighting tool that a fellow who takes civil liberties a bit more seriously created the Hurtt Prize, which is intended to … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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