Daily Archives: August 4, 2007

Harris County bond vote coming

Posted on August 4, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

We’ve talked before about the proposed $900 million bond issue that Commissioners Court may put on the ballot this November. That price tag may be greater by the time all is said and done. The court on Tuesday will consider … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Now it’s up to Abbott

Posted on August 4, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

Yesterday was the deadline for filing briefs with the Attorney General in regards to the Keffer request for a ruling on Speaker Craddick’s claim of absolute power to recognize or not a motion to vacate the chair. Quite a few … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Another report on voting machine problems

Posted on August 4, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

A comprehensive study of electronic voting machines used in California has exposed some security weaknesses in machines used here in Houston. The tests, administered by the University of California at Davis, found that absent tighter procedures, hackers could alter vote … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Hurricane forecast updated for 2007

Posted on August 4, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

Midway through the hurricane season, things are looking a little better than before. Hurricane researcher William Gray lowered his 2007 forecast slightly Friday, calling for 15 named storms, with eight becoming hurricanes and four becoming intense. On May 31, at … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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