Daily Archives: December 29, 2006

Bye-bye, Jordy

Posted on December 29, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

The Jordy Tollett era is coming to an end. Gerard J. “Jordy” Tollett announced today that he is leaving his post as president and CEO of the Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau. He said he has decided to pursue … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Still time to vote for Stephanie

Posted on December 29, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

If you’d like to affect an election that’s maybe not as important as the House Speaker’s race but is by far more fun, you have until tomorrow night to vote for Stephanie Stradley as the Ultimate Texans Fan. Here she … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Today’s Speaker Race update

Posted on December 29, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

It’s really hard to keep up on all the developments in the Speaker’s race. Let’s see what I can do to bring you up to speed. Here’s the Chron story on the latest entrant into the fray, Waxahachie Republican Jim … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Houston’s bowl game, version whatever

Posted on December 29, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

Anybody watch the Texas Bowl? I’ll say this, having attended my first-ever bowl game last week: There is something cool, something special about bowl games. Just being in another town with your fellow fans, wearing your school’s colors, hopefully in … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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What’s in a name, part deux

Posted on December 29, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

Shortly after Olivia was born, I wrote about how we picked her name in part on the belief that it wasn’t a trendy choice. That belief turned out to be false, but looking back, I don’t think we care any … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in See, I do have a life! | 3 Comments

Red light cameras and traffic safety

Posted on December 29, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

Earlier this week, I received a comment on this post about red light cameras from a fellow named Reed Berry, who said he’d had a radio debate with local camera opponent Michael Kubosh. I’ve had a pleasant exchange of emails … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Planes, Trains, and Automobiles | 2 Comments

Farmers Branch will vote on immigration law

Posted on December 29, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

Previously I noted that there was a petition drive in Farmers Branch to force a repeal of the anti-immigrant law that was passed by its City Council in November. It appears that drive was successful. Opponents of a city ordinance … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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