Daily Archives: February 17, 2007

Eckels: “Who cares what you think?”

Posted on February 17, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

Shorter Robert Eckels: So I quit. What’s it to you? County Judge Robert Eckels, drawing some heat for his decision to leave office just months after voters gave him a fourth term, offered no apologies Friday, and he noted that … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Local politics | 2 Comments

At home with Audrey

Posted on February 17, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

Audrey came home as scheduled on Tuesday after her time under the bili lights. She gets to spend a little time in the sun now to make sure her bilirubin level stays in the normal range. So far, so good. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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

TAB comes out against immigrant bashing

Posted on February 17, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

The Texas Association of Business has frequently been a force for bad in this state, but they’re on the right side here by joining with various Hispanic organizations to oppose anti-immigration bills in the Lege. “The Texas Legislature should take … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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House committee follows Senate’s example

Posted on February 17, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

On Thursday, the House Appropriations Committee followed the Senate’s example and voted to exceed the spending cap by passing SCR 20, the Ogden resolution. While three of the Lege blogs covered the happenings, for reasons I can’t adequately explain there … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Budget ballyhoo | 3 Comments