Daily Archives: March 3, 2007

Casey on Davis and CHIP

I didn’t get around to Rick Casey’s column on John Davis and his CHIP flip yesterday, but that’s okay, because the people you really need to read on it are Muse and Coby, both of whom had been taking a … Continue reading Continue reading

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So long for now to Autry Court

I’ve been hearing about rumors of an Autry Court renovation for so long that it’s a little hard to believe that it’s actually going to happen. Today the last game will be played at the old place, and when it … Continue reading Continue reading

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Are you ready for Ed?

Looks like the winner of the “Who Wants To Be Harris County Judge?” competition at the Tuesday Commissioners’ Court meeting will be former State Rep. and complete unknown Ed Emmett. While some in the Republican grass roots have pushed for … Continue reading Continue reading

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The cronyism never stops

You have to give Rick Perry credit for consistency. In good times and in bad, whether he’s in trouble or he’s in clover, his first instinct is always the same: Appoint a crony to do whatever needs to be done. … Continue reading Continue reading

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“Speed of lightning, roar of thunder…”

Why, Lord, why? Why dost thou smite thy humble servant so? What did my favorite childhood cartoon ever do to deserve such a fate? If you’ll excuse me for a minute, I’m going to go gnash my teeth and rend … Continue reading Continue reading

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