Daily Archives: July 22, 2006

RIP, River Oaks Theater?

Posted on July 22, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

To put it bluntly, this would suck. Three Houston landmarks, including the Landmark River Oaks Theatre and the Bookstop in the former Alabama Theater, have been declared endangered by the Greater Houston Preservation Alliance. The alliance has learned, spokesman David … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Comments on redistricting maps filed

Posted on July 22, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

Friday was the deadline for parties in the redistricting lawsuit to files their comments on everyone else’s plans, and the state-drawn Eviscerate Lloyd Doggett plan was heavily criticized by expected and unexpected sources. “The state plan changes two or three … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Trautman and Nelson-Turnier

Posted on July 22, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

For those of you up in the northern part of Harris County who are looking for some Democratic campaign activity in their area, Stace has a couple of announcements for you. You can attend some town hall meetings with Dot … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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On the border with the Guard

Posted on July 22, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

Just wanted to note this Chron story from yesterday about the so-far-successful deployment of National Guard troops to the US/Mexico border, where they are supplementing Border Patrol personnel. Guard and patrol officials said the month-old deployment of troops to the … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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