Daily Archives: April 30, 2007

HB626: Not any better

OK, forget what I said about HB626. The new version isn’t any better. Instead of spending $220 for fresh copies of naturalization papers, the bill would now simply make the Secretary of State vet birth certificates and naturalization papers when … Continue reading Continue reading

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Compromise on HB626?

Well, this sounds promising. Phil King has been talking to Democrats about a possible solution to the voter registration bill, which, in its original form, required voters to prove their citizenship in order to register to vote. This onerous requirement … Continue reading Continue reading

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Early voting in Farmer’s Branch

Our local election may not generate much turnout, but that’s not the case for the Farmer’s Branch referendum to make it illegal to rent an apartment to an undocumented immigrant. [A] popular former Farmers Branch mayor, David Blair Jr., has … Continue reading Continue reading

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Early voting starts today

Here’s where and when to vote between now and May 8. I’ll be casting my ballot for Melissa Noriega, and I hope you will, too. Lord knows, you shouldn’t experience much of a line wherever you go to vote. Matt … Continue reading Continue reading

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Round Two of voter ID today in the House

BOR reminds us on the next assault on the right to vote that will come up in the House today, Rep. Phil King’s odious HB626. Here’s a list of legislators to call and urge a No vote on this sucker. … Continue reading Continue reading

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Open letter to Mayor White about Houston Media Source

Robb Fickman of the Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association has written an open letter to Mayor White asking that Houston Media Source continue to be funded by Council. Apparently, Mayor White has proposed defunding HMS and giving its money to … Continue reading Continue reading

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Money talks, but only if you can hear it

Lisa Gray uses her new column space to make a plea for saving the River Oaks Theater, River Oaks Shopping Center, and Alabama Bookstop. Yes, it’s a long shot — but it’s not too late for one of those “win-win” … Continue reading Continue reading

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