Daily Archives: October 29, 2007

Houston TexBlog PAC fundraiser a success

Posted on October 29, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

I am pleased to report that our Houston TexBlog PAC fundraiser, at the lovely home of David Mincberg and Lainie Gordon, was a big success. By my count, we had about fifty people, and a whole lot of energy and … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Endorsement watch: HCCS trustees

Posted on October 29, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

The Chron makes its recommendations for the two contested HCCS Trustee races. District 1, Kevin J. Hoffman — In this position representing northside constituents, the best choice is Hoffman, a longtime civic activist and energy industry analyst who is president … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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The HISD bond opposition makes its case

Posted on October 29, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

The HISD bond opponents get a big story in today’s Chron. African-American political and religious leaders have been on the front lines opposing HISD’s proposed bond package, which, if approved, would build 24 new campuses and renovate 134 others. It … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Early voting: Week two

Posted on October 29, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

So have you voted yet? Early voting totals so far (PDF) aren’t very impressive, though I haven’t attempted a comparison to previous years so I can’t really say for certain how we’re doing. I can say, as I did yesterday, … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Monster Mash and Fall Festival

Posted on October 29, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

The following is from an email sent out by State Rep. Jessica Farrar: Halloween is right around the corner. That means kids of all ages will be dressing up and looking to have fun with family and friends this Wednesday … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Art Hall for Railroad Commissioner

Posted on October 29, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

Meet former San Antonio City Council member Art Hall, who is planning to run for Railroad Commissioner against incumbent Michael Williams. Hall, born in Hempstead, Texas, and raised in Lubbock, represented San Antonio’s District 8 for two terms. He was … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Endorsement watch: RichmondRail.org

Posted on October 29, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

Here’s your slate of transit-friendly candidates, according to RichmondRail.org: The RichmondRail political action committee (RRail GPAC) has endorsed the following candidates for Houston City Council and Controller. These candidates have told the committee that * they will support the Richmond-to-Cummins … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Construction near where I work

Posted on October 29, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

Via Swamplot, I learn about two big construction projects going on near where I work. First, at OST and Kirby, a short walk from my office: On Old Spanish Trail at Kirby, where Target and Garden Ridge used to be, … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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