Daily Archives: August 29, 2007

Bacarisse makes it official

Posted on August 29, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

The worst-kept secret in local politics officially became a non-secret today, as District Clerk Charles Bacarisse resigned his position to run for the GOP nomination for County Judge. Bacarisse, who has served as district clerk since 1994, effectively resigned his … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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O’Day won’t seek re-election

Posted on August 29, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

He’s not resigning, as was previously rumored, but State Rep. Mike O’Day has now announced that he will not run for re-election. “Seeking elective office is something I never intended to do,” Mike O’Day, R-Pearland, said in his announcement. O’Day … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Is it Halloween already?

Posted on August 29, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

It’s often said that Christmas season seems to start earlier every year. Maybe that’s because Halloween season is starting earlier, too. (Another view is here.) This will please Olivia, who loved pointing out the Big Pumpkin every time we drove … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Sheehan on Purpura

Posted on August 29, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

Since the general consensus around Houston seems to be that the Tim Purpura firing was justified, I thought it might be a good idea to present an alternate view, that of Joe Sheehan from the Baseball Prospectus. Firing Purpura, as … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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And speaking of red light cameras

Posted on August 29, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

Some intersections that currently have them in Houston now have more of them. Houston police quietly have moved to install new red-light cameras at 20 intersections already monitored by the system, allowing citations for motorists traveling in the opposite direction, … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Red light camera enforcement comes to The Woodlands

Posted on August 29, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

Back in June, Montgomery County Commissioners Court approved the installation of two red light cameras in The Woodlands, though just for “informational” purposes at the time, as the levying of fines was not part of that. Well, now it is, … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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