Daily Archives: January 9, 2008

Emmett calls for investigation of Rosenthal

Posted on January 9, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Good. Harris County government chief Ed Emmett today called for Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott’s staff to conduct an independent investigation of local District Attorney Chuck Rosenthal in the wake of the disclosure of e-mails on Rosenthal’s county government account … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Judge Emmett speaks

Posted on January 9, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Harris County Judge Ed Emmett is about to have a press conference in which he will discuss the DA’s office. WHO: Harris County Judge Ed Emmett WHAT: News Conference WHEN: 2 p.m., Wednesday, January 9, 2008 WHERE: Fourth Floor Media … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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The case that started it all

Posted on January 9, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

With all the focus on Chuck Rosenthal and his atrocious email habits and tastes, let’s take a moment to consider the lawsuit, which was actually filed against Sheriff Tommy Thomas, that started it all when the first batch of don’t-it-seem-so-innocent-now … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Oh, those emails: Day 2

Posted on January 9, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Let’s start with more from KHOU, since they were the first on the scene with this story. [O]ther e-mails in the district attorney’s office provide a glimpse of a possible ongoing attitude taken towards women. An e-mail from division chief … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Candidate interview: Diane Trautman

Posted on January 9, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Note: This entry is part of a series of recorded interviews with non-judicial candidates in contested Democratic primaries. I am also doing written Q&As with judicial candidates. I’m kicking off my series of recorded interviews with a conversation with Diane … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Goooooooooooose!

Posted on January 9, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Hot damn! Rich “Goose” Gossage became only the fifth relief pitcher elected to the Hall of Fame, earning baseball’s highest honor Tuesday on his ninth try on the ballot. Known for his overpowering fastball, fiery temperament and bushy mustache, the … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Beware the builders

Posted on January 9, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Be very, very wary of this. Former Mayor Bob Lanier has joined prominent home builders and developers campaigning to limit new development regulations they believe could threaten Houston’s growth. Lanier’s comments are part of a nascent effort to respond to … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Why Ewing and not Garcia

Posted on January 9, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Matt Stiles, who received the same email from a local crank insisting that Adrian Garcia was in the same boat as Laura Ewing, clears up the matter: The provision cited by Ewing, which is Article 16, Article 65, on first … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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