Daily Archives: November 16, 2007

Victor Morales announces for HD04

Posted on November 16, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

Via QR and BOR, frequent candidate and former former Democrat Victor Morales has announced his intention to challenge State Rep. Betty Brown in HD04. That’s a tough district, so I can’t say I like his chances, but I wish him … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Was someone in the Crowne Plaza when it was imploded?

Posted on November 16, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

KHOU was the first to report on the story of the Crowne Plaza implosion mystery, in which a shadow in video taken just before the big boom have led to questions about whether a person might have entered the place. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Commuter to rail to Galveston

Posted on November 16, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

The Chron reports on a study that makes the case for a commuter rail line between Houston and Galveston. The Galveston-Houston Commuter Rail Study estimates it would cost between $380 million to $415 million to revive commuter service on the … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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National Noriega

Posted on November 16, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

Pretty good recap of the past couple of weeks for Rick Noriega and his fundraising efforts. Noriega is traveling today to Las Vegas as a guest of the Democratic National Committee to meet national party donors who are attending the … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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“Toxic” Bill Keffer

Posted on November 16, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

The Texas League of Conservation Voters discusses one of the top tier races for 2008, the rematch between State Rep. Allen Vaught and the man he ousted, Bill Keffer: It appears as though former Representative Keffer is going to once … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Delisi and Krusee

Posted on November 16, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

A week after State Rep. Diane Delisi announced her intent to retire, a couple of prospective candidates for her seat emerged. Samuel Murphey, of Harker Heights, said he is considering running, and John Alaniz, of Temple, said he intends to … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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