Daily Archives: August 3, 2006

DeLay loses appeal

Posted on August 3, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

Hot off the presses. The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals today ruled that former U.S. Rep. Tom DeLay must stay on the November ballot for the office he resigned from in June, according to a lawyer for the Texas … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Warren Moon

Posted on August 3, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

Oldtime Houston Oilers fans ought to enjoy this retrospective on the life and times of Warren Moon, who will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame next weekend. A little sample: Clyde Walker had a brown Ford Falcon. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Metro will press on

Posted on August 3, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

Despite the entirely predictable opposition from Rep. John Culberson, Metro will keep doing its ridership studies and eventually announce its intended route for the Universities line. In response to Culberson’s request, addressed to board chairman David Wolff, the Metropolitan Transit … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Another River Oaks Theater update

Posted on August 3, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

Houstonist is staying on top of the River Oaks Theater situation, with another update about response to the reports that the historic theater may soon face an ignominious demise. Supporters of the theater took their case to a mostly sympathetic … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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