Daily Archives: October 18, 2007

The District B overview

Back to the norm for the District B overview story. I can’t really think of anything to say about it, so read it or don’t as you see fit. Continue reading

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Candidates and back taxes

I have three things to say about this story concerning the candidates for City Council and HISD Board of Trustees who have delinquent property tax bills: 1. While this is certainly a valid issue, I wonder if it’s really worthy … Continue reading Continue reading

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Metro picks Cummins-Elgin option

Hot dog! Miya is the first to report it: 2:35 Adopted! Going West: Richmond, Cummins, Westpark to Hillcroft Transit Center. Going East: Wheeler, along Ennis, North to Scott, along Elgin, and ending at the Eastwood Transit Center. Now (I hope!) … Continue reading Continue reading

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CHIP veto upheld

No surprise at all. Thankfully, this won’t be the last we hear of this. Which means there will be more opportunities for the holdout Republicans to show how utterly out of touch they are. I’d be gleeful if it weren’t … Continue reading Continue reading

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Get ready for the U-Line decision

It’s coming this morning. Metro officials have said they were leaning toward routes on Richmond and Wheeler avenues that have drawn sharp opposition and enthusiastic support. Today’s planned vote, in a 9 a.m. meeting at 1900 Main, follows a request … Continue reading Continue reading

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Texas Congressional fundraising numbers

Two things to say about this story and other news concerning Congressional fundraising in Texas. Sekula-Gibbs, a former Houston city councilwoman elected to fill in for DeLay until the next full House term started, topped all candidates for fundraising in … Continue reading Continue reading

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State Rep. Robert Puente to retire

Via BOR, Quorum Report breaks the news that State Rep. Robert Puente (D, San Antonio) will retire rather than run for another term. Puente was a major Craddick D, so this – even more than the Kirk England party switch … Continue reading Continue reading

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Lawsuit filed over allegations of voter fraud

Well, this ought to be interesting. The Lone Star Project reports as follows: A 2006 cynical smear campaign and voter suppression scheme orchestrated by Republican State House Representative Tony Goolsby (HD102, Dallas), along with Dallas County Republican Party Chair Kenn … Continue reading Continue reading

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S-CHIP day

In addition to being U-Line Day, today is also S-CHIP day, as the House and Senate vote to override President Bush’s veto. In anticipation of that, the CPPP has some reading for you. On October 18, Congress will vote on … Continue reading Continue reading

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RIP, Fort Bend Now

Damn shame. Fort Bend Now is a terrific publication, a go-to source for all things CD22, and a unique resource for local news junkies. Plus, Bob Dunn is a peach of a guy. Nonetheless, as another old dad (though not … Continue reading Continue reading

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