Daily Archives: July 11, 2006

Yates defense rests

Posted on July 11, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

The defense rested today in the Andrea Yates trial after her best friend testified that “she became a zombie” after the birth of her fourth child. Next up is the rebuttal phase, which will bring the reappearance of an old … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Winter wins Mapchangers

Posted on July 11, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

It didn’t quite go as I hoped, but I can’t complain. After an exciting few weeks the MapChangers contest has come to a close. More than 9,000 people voted over the course of the contest, casting 18,500 votes. In a … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Is there a third act for Tom DeLay?

Posted on July 11, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

Will Tom DeLay saddle up for one more electoral ride if the courts don’t give him a way off the ballot? I take a look at the options at Kuff’s World. Continue reading →

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One litigious Grandma

Posted on July 11, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

The Great Ballot Name Battle is not yet over, as Carole Keeton Strayhorn threatens to sue to overturn SOS Roger Williams’ decision to disallow calling her “Grandma”. At a news conference on the front lawn of a campaign headquarters she … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Events and happenings this week

Posted on July 11, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

For whatever the reason, today my mailbox is overflowing with stuff that’s going on this week. Most of this is related to various campaigns, so it’s primarily of local interest. Click the More link to see what’s taking place around … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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The Caucus Blog

Posted on July 11, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

New blog alert: The Caucus Blog, written by members of the Houston GLBT Political Caucus. The first entry, posted by HGLBTPC President Jenifer Pool, gives some background on the organization and its recent electoral successes. Should be a good resource, … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Roberto Clemente

Posted on July 11, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

I saw this story in the Chron awhile back and meant to write about it but never got to it. As today is the day of the MLB All Star Game in Pittsburgh, in which I have no interest beyond … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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The East End BRT and the LRT through TSU

Posted on July 11, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

Here’s an update on Metro’s planning for the Bus Rapid Tranit (BRT) line through the East End. This meeting, which was a scoping meeting, was apparently fairly free of rancor. That’s a good thing, because like all rail lines, someone … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Are two reps better than one?

Posted on July 11, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

With the prospect of Webb County being reunited in a single Congressional district, the citizens of Laredo are pondering whether they’re better off bifurcated, where at least there’d two Congressfolk nominally representing their interests. Laredo Mayor Raul Salinas believes it … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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