Daily Archives: July 25, 2006

A twofer on Strayhorn

Couple of news items of interest regarding everyone’s favorite political chameleon, Carole Keeton Strayhorn. First, a little backscratching on taxes. In early June, a lawyer and an accountant who represent businesses challenging taxes collected by state Comptroller Carole Keeton Strayhorn’s … Continue reading Continue reading

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Again with the east end of the Universities line

More feedback to Metro about the eastern portion of the Universities line, whose route may include Wheeler Avenue through the Texas Southern University campus. Dozens gathered around aerial maps at the Third Ward Multi-Service Center, which outlined the proposed paths … Continue reading Continue reading

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“The problem we all live with”

Great story in today’s Chron about Lucille Bridges, the mother of Ruby Bridges, better known as the little girl in Norman Rockwell’s powerful and iconic painting The Problem We All Live With. Mrs. Bridges is now living in Houston after … Continue reading Continue reading

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Leora Kahn Q&A

Continuing with my series of Q&As with local judicial candidates, today I bring you Leora T. Kahn. 1. Who are you and what are you running for? I am Leora T. Kahn, the Democratic Candidate for Justice, Fourteenth Court of … Continue reading Continue reading

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The new Rice AD speaks

Rice fans hoping for big things from new Athletic Director Chris Del Conte, in particular hoping for a better venue for basketball, may find some solace in these remarks to the Chronicle. Our men’s basketball program should be an economic … Continue reading Continue reading

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Fifth Circuit to hear DeLay appeal next Monday

I don’t see it on the news wires as I draft this, but according to Paul Burka, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals will hear the appeal of Judge Sam Sparks’ ruling on the DeLay ballot replacement lawsuit on Monday, … Continue reading Continue reading

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And more polls

From Zogby Interactive, via Damon, here are some more numbers on the Texas governor’s race: Perry: 38.3% (+0.6 since June/no change since January) Bell: 20.8% (+1.1/+2.9) Kinky: 20.7% (+3.2/+6.3) Strayhorn: 11% (-3.1/-9.5) I’ll be blunt: Even with the litigation follies, … Continue reading Continue reading

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