Daily Archives: December 19, 2007

Filing news: Alvarado, Criss, Thompson

Posted on December 19, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

More campaign filings…First, soon-to-be-former Council Member Carol Alvarado will maker her filing for HD145 official tomorrow morning at 10:15 at HCDP headquarters. I’d excerpt the release, but that’s pretty much all it says. Next up is Judge Susan Criss, who … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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I’m excited about Charlie Wilson’s War

Posted on December 19, 2007 by Tiffany Tyler

It’s a story about a Texan Democrat and a Houston socialite (if that doesn’t reel you in, I don’t know what will) from 20 or so years ago, so I’m definitely jonesing to see this movie. I just finished up … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Looking forward to 2008: Rebecca White and Meggin Baxter

Posted on December 19, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

(Note: I have asked a variety of people to submit an essay to me to be posted during the month of December, to be called “Looking Forward to 2008”. This entry was written by Rebecca White and Meggin Baxter.) What … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Billboard ordinance gets put off till next year

Posted on December 19, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

Looks like that proposed new billboard ordinance is a bit more controversial than it first appeared. The battle of the billboards, slated to erupt Wednesday at City Council, probably will be pushed off until early next year. A growing outcry … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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