Daily Archives: October 6, 2007

Comptroller blinks in dispute against HCAD

Last month, Comptroller Susan Combs issued a report saying that the Harris County Appraisal District (HCAD) had been undervaluing commercial properties, which in turn was shorting HISD of revenue – see here for some background. Now they’re saying maybe not. … Continue reading Continue reading

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The HISD bond opposition organizes

Most of this story is about fears that opposition to the HISD bond proposal will lead people to also vote against State Proposition 2, which is a subject I covered last week. Other than a quote from Dr. Richard Murray … Continue reading Continue reading

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Construction begins at the old Ed Sacks Waste Paper site

I’ve been writing a lot about various demolitions going on around town lately, so here’s a change of pace for you. Almost two years ago, in January of 2006, the old Ed Sacks Waste Paper company at 440 Studemont, right … Continue reading Continue reading

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Kay Granger targeted for S-CHIP override vote

The following is excerpted from an Americans United for Change press release, which is part of a big national effort to put pressure on various Congressional Republicans to vote for an veto override on S-CHIP. They’re targeting Rep. Kay Granger … Continue reading Continue reading

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Primary in JP Precinct 1

The following is via email from Carl Whitmarsh: In a surprise move to many, longtime Harris County Justice of the Peace Precinct 1, Position 1, Dale Gorczynski seems to have drawn an opponent in the March 2008 primary – his … Continue reading Continue reading

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