Daily Archives: February 10, 2007

RIP, Eddie Feigner

Posted on February 10, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

Eddie Feigner, the greatest softball player ever, has passed away at the age of 81. With a fastball once clocked at 104 mph, Feigner threw 930 no-hitters and 238 perfect games and struck out 141,517 batters while playing more than … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Lobbyist connections: Not just for vaccine orders!

Posted on February 10, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

I’m sure you’ll be as shocked as I was to learn that Governor Perry’s harebrained scheme to sell off the Texas Lottery comes complete with its own cozy lobbyist connections, just like the HPV vaccine order did. Former U.S. Sen. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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West 11th Street Park still not out of the woods

Posted on February 10, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

Via Houstonist, here’s another update on the West 11th Street Park. On Jan. 8, Houston City Council opted to buy the 20.2 acres for $9.2 million. Of that purchase price, $4 million will come from city funds, $1.7 million from … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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What he said

Posted on February 10, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

I don’t often do a post that just says “What he said”, but every once in a while circumstances dictate it. So, without further ado: What he said. That is all. (Thanks to Greg for the pointer.) UPDATE: Jack Cafferty … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Another bill to stop red light cameras filed

Posted on February 10, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

Via The Walker Report, State Rep. Carl Isett is trying again to pass a bill that would outlaw red light cameras. Isett’s bill, which has been refereed to the House Urban Affairs Committee, would bar any ‘local authority’ from ‘operating … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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