Daily Archives: December 11, 2006

Fire at the Great Caruso

Posted on December 11, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

Like Houstonist, I’ve never been to The Great Caruso dinner theater. It’s right next to the hotel formerly known as the Adam’s Mark, at which I’ve played bridge many times, so even though I’d never patronized the place, it felt … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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No more jails!

Posted on December 11, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

Three cheers for John Whitmire. State Sen. John Whitmire, D-Houston, said there is no need for local government to spend at least $267 million building two jails when it could cut the inmate population at the county jail by allowing … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Robinson Warehouse: What a difference a week makes

Posted on December 11, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

After taking these pictures last Monday, I was unable to get back to the Robinson Warehouse at all this week. As you’ll see, there’s been quite a bit of progress in the demolition since then. But before I get to … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Clinton and Cisneros

Posted on December 11, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

Were you not able to be in San Antonio for the get-out-the-vote rally with Bill Clinton and Henry Cisneros? Have no fear, PM Bryant was there, and he’s got pictures and video from the event for you. A quick review … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Just say no

Posted on December 11, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

I swear, people find the silliest damn things to worry about. In the centuries before party invitations were pinged across cyberspace, invitees did not feel compelled to explain in depth how a soiree conflicted with their Lamaze class, spa weekend … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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So long, Shelley

Posted on December 11, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

And thanks for all the speeches. She marched into Congress determined to help cut taxes and reform immigration despite the fact that she was only serving out a lame-duck term. But after two weeks of legislative business on Capitol Hill, … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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