Daily Archives: May 29, 2007

On the wrong TEAM

Posted on May 29, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

You may recall that some counties experienced problems with the statewide voting records system during early voting for the May 12 elections. As a result, some of them are now abandoning that system for one that is used by Harris … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Eight for ’08

Posted on May 29, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

With the 2007 Legislative session at a merciful end, it’s time to start thinking about what comes next. It’s clear that the 2008 election will go a long way towards determining who the Speaker is in 2009, and it’s equally … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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At long last, sine die

Posted on May 29, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

The legislative session is finally over. Before they adjourned, the House voted to finish up business left undone by the Sunday quorum busting, which meant the last day was a lot busier than usual. The good news is that this … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Barry vs the Hall

Posted on May 29, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

Sigh. As Barry Bonds nears his record 756th home run, he’s stockpiling quite a collection of souvenirs — bats, balls, helmets and spikes, pieces of baseball history perfectly suited for the Hall of Fame. Whether he’ll donate any of them … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Another Corpus Christi WiFi update

Posted on May 29, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

Dwight pays another visit to Corpus Christi, and says their WiFi installation is much better than it was the last time he was there. Yes, EarthLink is their provider, so that’s very good to hear. Check it out. Continue reading →

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New trash days coming for some

Posted on May 29, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

If you live in Houston, be prepared for a possible change in your garbage pickup schedule. On July 2, the city’s trash trucks will begin navigating new routes, changing the regular garbage and yard-waste collection days for about one in … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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