Daily Archives: December 31, 2007

Looking Forward to 2008: Martha Griffin

Posted on December 31, 2007 by admin

What am I looking forward to in 2008? Taking back the Texas State House! I’m ready to have a legislature that cares about kitchen table issues – those things that make me wonder if it’s possible for families to have … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Filing news: Adrian Garcia for Sheriff

Posted on December 31, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

The last of the countywide pieces falls into place as Adrian Garcia announces his candidacy for Harris County Sheriff. Here’s the email: Dear Friends, Today I announce my candidacy for Harris County Sheriff. Our County deserves the best public safety … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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The defiant Chuck R

Posted on December 31, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

Chuck Rosenthal tells the local GOP where they can stick it. Harris County District Attorney Chuck Rosenthal bluntly rejected the local Republican Party leadership’s request Sunday night that he abandon his 2008 re-election campaign because of the scandal over personal … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Chron wants something done about billboards

Posted on December 31, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

The Chron editorialized about the Mayor’s billboard reduction proposal that has been put off until some kinks an be ironed out. I’m still not quite sure what they said, however. The mayor said he shares the same goal as opponents … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Looking Forward to 2008: Paula Harris

Posted on December 31, 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 Paula Harris.) New Year, New Adventure, … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Two for terminating term limits

Posted on December 31, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

Outgoing City Council member Carol Alvarado joins Chris Bell in advocating an end to term limits in Houston. Think about it. The city is responsible for providing protection for the millions that work, live in and visit our city every … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Filing news: Rhettmania!

Posted on December 31, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

The silly season gets a little sillier. Rhett Smith, a security guard who last year ran as a Republican for governor, filed Friday to seek the 2008 Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate seat held by John Cornyn, R-Texas. Assuming … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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