Daily Archives: March 7, 2007

Roy Morales will be on the ballot

Posted on March 7, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

I have just spoken to Roy Morales, and his campaign confirmed to me that he will in fact be on the ballot for the May special election, despite earlier published reports. It wasn’t clear what the problem was – it … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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The field is (maybe) set for May

Posted on March 7, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

I’ve got a post regarding the field of candidates for the May 12 City Council special election up at Kuff’s World. Couple of points to add here, starting with this: “Looking at the field, you have to say Melissa Noriega … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Area mayors complain about White’s environment plan

Posted on March 7, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

Mayor White’s plan to take action against some area polluters has caused some noses to get out of joint. The mayors of LaPorte, Baytown, Pasadena and Deer Park say White has no business invading their turf and feel snubbed because … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Possibly the last thing I’ll say about Ed Emmett for awhile

Posted on March 7, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

Two notes from today’s story about the beginning of the Ed Era: Commissioners Court voted 4-1 to appoint Emmett. Commissioner Sylvia Garcia cast the only “no” vote, saying she preferred a caretaker who wouldn’t seek election to the office. She … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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A little do-gooding

Posted on March 7, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

According to the Texas Observer blog, there’s some good news for CHIP in the near future: Rep. Sylvester Turner told reporters this morning that the House Appropriations Committee will add money to the budget later today to fully restore cuts … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Guilty, guilty, guilty, guilty

Posted on March 7, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

I’m sure you’re well aware by now that Scooter Libby was convicted on four of the five counts against him – one count of obstruction, two counts of perjury and one count of lying to the FBI; he was acquitted … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Reactions to “Jessica’s Law” passage

Posted on March 7, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

Just some linkage to give you a feel for how the passage of HB8 was perceived. Grits for Breakfast says the delay made the final bill worse. Vince thinks HB8 was heavily flawed due to the death penalty provisions. He … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Renovate the Alamo!

Posted on March 7, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

The Alamo is getting a facelift. The Daughters of the Republic of Texas, who have safeguarded the shrine since 1902, are preparing the Alamo’s first master plan for upgrades since 1979. DRT officials said they can mitigate the destructive forces … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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