Daily Archives: June 4, 2007

An overview of parks funding

Posted on June 4, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

One of the big things the Lege did accomplish this time around was to provide more funding for state parks, both in terms of removing a cap on the amount of revenue from the sporting goods tax that could be … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Early voting begins today for Houston runoff elections

Posted on June 4, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

You know what that means: Early voting runs from today through next Tuesday, June 12. Times and locations can be found here (PDF). I figure maybe 97 people will vote in this runoff – okay, maybe a few more than … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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The Menil turns 20

Posted on June 4, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

Happy birthday to one of the best things about Houston. The Menil Collection is a serene gem in the heart of this boisterous city. To see its quiet presence on green lawns and surrounded by large trees, you might not … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Fox versus Crosby update

Posted on June 4, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

Last week I wrote about how a Fox 26 investigative report used some bad math to make the small Houston suburb of Crosby look like a hive of sex offenders. After I posted that, I heard via email that they … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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A question for those with Google Fu

Posted on June 4, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

I’ve known for awhile that my average daily Sitemeter traffic fluctuates mainly with search engine referrals. The variation can be as much as a few hundred hits a day. There are other factors, of course – the end of the … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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