Daily Archives: December 8, 2006

A deal for the Woodlands

Posted on December 8, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

So the Woodlands may not become part of Houston after all. Voters in The Woodlands could decide as early as next year whether to take the first steps toward self-government under a deal that also would remove the possibility of … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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HD29 weekend activities

Posted on December 8, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

CD23 isn’t the only election going on this month – the special election to fill the vacant HD29 is Tuesday, December 19, with early voting going on Monday through Friday of next week. There’s phonebanking and blockwalking going on this … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Saint Arnold Goes To Austin

Posted on December 8, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

I mentioned this previously on Kuff’s World, but now I can present to you the official unveiling of the effort by Saint Arnold and other Texas microbrewers to change the law in Texas to give them the same rights as … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Lights in the Heights 2006

Posted on December 8, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

Once again Lights in the Heights is upon us. Houstonist has a summary, while the Chron has all you need to know. “This year we are doing it a little differently, running from 6-10 p.m.,” said Sharon Greiff, who co-chairs … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Fix that sidewalk!

Posted on December 8, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

Miya Shay highlights an issue on which I’d like to see some action. Yesterday, between all the babble about employee unions, several council members actually talked about something that you and I use daily: sidewalks! Mainly, Council Member Sue Lovell’s … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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