Daily Archives: June 21, 2007

Pension deal reached

I was wondering about this when I saw the story about the city budget being adopted earlier today. It was just a matter of time, I guess. The city and its largest pension fund have reached a tentative agreement on … Continue reading Continue reading

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Congestion pricing? What congestion pricing?

Well, that was fast. County Judge Ed Emmett announced today that the county will not double fees during peak hours on the Westpark Tollway, backing off a decision made two days earlier that was assailed by many tollway drivers and … Continue reading Continue reading

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Backlash on Westpark Toll Road fees

Looks like there’s a little commissioner’s remorse over the upcoming toll road fee hikes. Several Commissioners Court members received calls and e-mail criticizing their decision Tuesday to double tollway fees during peak hours. “My initial thought was to implement these … Continue reading Continue reading

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Give platelets

J. Fred Duckett, the longtime stadium announcer for the Rice Owls and the originator of the phrase “It’s a great day for outdoor football!”, is suffering from leukemia and in need of platelet donations. From the Owl fan forum, posted … Continue reading Continue reading

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Independent at last!

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg changes tack. Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg announced Tuesday that he was dropping his Republican affiliation, a step that could clear the way for him to make an independent bid for the presidency. […] Until … Continue reading Continue reading

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Don’t stop downloadin’

Of all the things to come out of the Sopranos finale, I’d have to say this was the least expected. To me, anyway. The Sopranos is over, but the last song featured on the show, Don’t Stop Believin’ which the … Continue reading Continue reading

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Farmers Branch and Hazelton

At last, we have an official injunction against the anti-immigrant ordinance in Farmers Branch, to replace the existing temporary restraining order. Agreeing with lawyers for residents and apartment owners who sued, U.S. District Judge Sam Lindsay wrote that the measure … Continue reading Continue reading

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Assessing the vetoes

Paul Burka takes a detailed look at many of the bills that were vetoed by Governor Perry here and here, and examines the justification he gave for each. As you might imagine, some are more justified than others. In a … Continue reading Continue reading

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