Daily Archives: October 29, 2006

Chron polls Governor’s race

Here’s the first of three promised Chron polls, this one for the Governor’s race. Perry leads a five-person field with 38 percent support, according to the survey. Democrat Chris Bell has 22 percent support, and independent Comptroller Carole Keeton Strayhorn … Continue reading Continue reading

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HHSC commissioner fails to disclose financial info

And another story you may not have seen, via Ramblings of an HHSC Employee: Health and Human Services Commissioner Albert Hawkins has failed to disclose his ties to a non-profit that has received millions of dollars from the state of … Continue reading Continue reading

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Abbott uses taxpayer money for campaign ads

Here’s a story out of Dallas you might have missed: Attorney General Greg Abbott is using videos shot with equipment paid for by taxpayer money in his campaign ads. Earlier in his term, Abbott spent $66,000 on video equipment and … Continue reading Continue reading

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Tap this

Want to know what beer to try at the local pub? Look for the most interesting tap handles. Breweries have tried for decades to attract attention by making tap handles larger and more colorful, but the microbrewery movement has brought … Continue reading Continue reading

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