Daily Archives: February 15, 2007

Eckels says “So long, suckers”

As expected, Robert Eckels is now the former Harris County Judge. He did not say in his speech when he will resign from the county job he has held for 12 years, or what he will do afterward. He was … Continue reading Continue reading

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Eckels to tell us what he wants to be when he grows up today

As we know, today is the day that Harris County Judge Robert Eckels gives the state of the county address. Among other things, we may finally find out what his plans for the next four years are, and whether or … Continue reading Continue reading

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Senate votes to exceed spending cap

Though the Senate tried to go the constitutional amendment route, in they end they simply voted to exceed the spending cap on their own. “It’s essential in order to permit us to provide local school property tax (relief) to homeowners … Continue reading Continue reading

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Comets promote Thompson to replace Chancellor

New comets owner Hilton Koch has his new head coach: current assistant Karleen Thompson. On Feb. 2, Koch contacted Thompson, who was in Prague, Czech Republic, serving as an assistant coach on a team based in Moscow. After that phone … Continue reading Continue reading

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Cooler restrictions passed in New Braunfels

The New Braunfels cooler crackdown has survived a second reading and become law. The measure, approved in a 4-3 vote, limits floaters on the Comal River to one small cooler, big enough to hold six 12-ounce cans. On the Guadalupe … Continue reading Continue reading

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News flash: People still like the greenback

The new Presidential dollar coin, which is already circulating in Houston, goes nationwide this week as people from coast to coast wonder what the point is. An AP-Ipsos poll found that three-fourths of people surveyed oppose replacing the dollar bill, … Continue reading Continue reading

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