Daily Archives: January 20, 2007

Hillary!

Posted on January 20, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

So, Hillary Clinton is running for President. Quelle surprise, eh? I’m going to spend as much time as possible this year not blogging about the 2008 Presidential primaries, so let me say this now and get it out of the … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in The making of the President | 3 Comments

Bye-bye, Cassidy & Associates

Posted on January 20, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

Via BOR, the state’s contract with Jack Abramoff-associated lobby contract with Cassidy & Associates has been terminated. Gov. Rick Perry had hired Cassidy & Associates and The Federalist Group a rate of $15,000 a month each to push Texas priorities … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Eleven minus one

Posted on January 20, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

This was mentioned in an earlier Chron story, but the news about Sen. Mario Gallegos’s need for a liver transplant means that the partisan dynamic in the Senate has changed. The 11 Senate Democrats now number 10, and find themselves … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Next on the endangered buildings list: The Arabia Shrine Center

Posted on January 20, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

I heard about this last week through a bridge e-newsletter, but didn’t think to go looking for a link at the time: The Arabia Shrine Center on Braeswood near Kirby may soon be history. The Arabia Shrine Center — the … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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So long, Stables

Posted on January 20, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

According to Houstonist, the anticipated demolition of The Stables has taken place. I haven’t managed to drive past it this week, but I’ll be sure to take some pics at my next opportunity. I’m just glad that I got these … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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