Daily Archives: November 18, 2007

Will the Mayor sail smoothly in his last term?

Interesting overview of Mayor White’s upcoming final term in office. Fresh off his re-election this month, Mayor Bill White heads into his final term with the most ideologically aligned City Council since taking office in 2004. When newly elected members … Continue reading Continue reading

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The rural doctor shortage

Rural Texas has a severe shortage of doctors. Kent County has not had a doctor in 53 years. “The last one we had died in 1954,” County Judge Jim C. White said matter-of-factly. “When we need medical care we go … Continue reading Continue reading

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Wanna buy an armoire?

Are you in the market for an armoire? If so, you’re in luck, as there’s apparently quite a glut of the out there, thus allowing for some real deals. Swamplot has the scoop. Continue reading

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A suggestion before construction begins

The Chron’s This Week section had an article on the Universities Line decision last week. While there wasn’t much there that we didn’t already know, this bit from a business owner on Richmond got me thinking. Manager Avelino Diaz of … Continue reading Continue reading

Posted in Planes, Trains, and Automobiles | 1 Comment