Daily Archives: June 19, 2007

Framed!

Posted on June 19, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

Okay, so yesterday we learned that HPD officers are still ticketing cars that have license plate frames, even though the existing somewhat-unclear law on the subject was changed to exempt most such frames this past session. The law doesn’t take … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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County bonds coming

Posted on June 19, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

Get ready for a bond proposition on the November ballot, courtesy of Commissioner’s Court. Commissioners Court originally thought the bond package would total $500 million to $600 million when it goes before voters in November. But pressing needs have come … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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“Where’s Orlando?” update

Posted on June 19, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

Professors R-Squared remind me that it’s time to check up on our County Treasurer, Orlando Sanchez, and his campaign promise to actually do something with that generally useless office he ran for. I did this last on March 21, at … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Chet Edwards?

Posted on June 19, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

Right of Texas is reporting that Rep. Chet Edwards of Waco is contemplating a run for Senate. I’ll be honest, this is the first time I’ve heard Edwards’ name in connection with any statewide run – former Rep. Jim Turner … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Abbott’s opinion sought on Craddick’s power

Posted on June 19, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

Well, this ought to be interesting. Two lawmakers asked the Texas attorney general Monday for an advisory opinion on the legality of House Speaker Tom Craddick’s handling of an attempt to unseat him last month. During the final days of … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Money will be raised, primaries will be fought. Film at 11.

Posted on June 19, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

There’s not really a whole lot of actual news in this Chron story about the beginning of Legislative Fundraising Season for 2008 – Tom Craddick has a lot of money! And a lot on the line! People will be primaried! … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Dyslexia

Posted on June 19, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

This is a very good article on the needs of dyslexic students in Houston and how they are not being met by HISD, but I have the nagging feeling that something is missing. Can you tell what it is? Hundreds … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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