Daily Archives: December 2, 2007

Intelligent design and the TEA

Missed this from last week: The state’s director of science curriculum has resigned after being accused of creating the appearance of bias against teaching intelligent design. Chris Comer, who has been the Texas Education Agency’s director of science curriculum for … Continue reading Continue reading

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Walle will file for HD140 on Monday

After you’ve had breakfast with Rick Noriega on Monday, you can head north to HCDP headquarters and wish Armando Walle well as he officially files for HD140. Here’s the press release: Armando L. Walle, Democratic candidate, will file for District … Continue reading Continue reading

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Dukes draws a primary opponent

Of all the Craddick Democrats, I figured Austin’s Dawnna Dukes would be the first to draw a primary challenger this year. Travis County has one of the strongest organizations in the state, they have few Republican targets to aim at, … Continue reading Continue reading

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Reports on the effects of the smoking ban

Back when the city passed its more comprehensive smoking ban, there was a lot said by folks in the local music industry about how this would kill the bars, especially those that feature live music. I’m glad to see that … Continue reading Continue reading

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