Daily Archives: February 19, 2008

City moves to buy land for Dynamo Stadium

Posted on February 19, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

We are getting closer to a Dynamo Stadium deal. The city of Houston has offered more than $15.5 million to buy five downtown blocks that could be the future site of a soccer stadium for the Houston Dynamo. The City … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Rosenthal’s deal with the AG

Posted on February 19, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

The Chron has more about Chuck Rosenthal’s overdue departure from the DA’s office, which happened when he resigned on Friday after admitting to problems with prescription drugs. Chuck Rosenthal’s resignation last week came in response to a straightforward offer from … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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The Answer

Posted on February 19, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Today is my forty-second birthday, which I feel should bring me one step closer to understanding what life, the Universe, and everything is all about. If I get any blinding insights, I’ll be sure to share them. As always with … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Candidate Q&A: Ruben Guerrero

Posted on February 19, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Note: This entry is part of a series of written Q&As with judicial candidates in contested Democratic primaries. I am also doing recorded interviews with non-judicial candidates. 1. Who are you and what are you running for? Ruben Guerrero, running … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Candidate Q&A: Jim Leitner

Posted on February 19, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

As you know, I’m focused on the Democratic primary races, of which there are many in Harris County. But there are some interesting races on the Republican side as well, and up till now no one has tried to do … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Endorsement watch: Repeating ourselves

Posted on February 19, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Here’s what the Chron has to say today at the start of early voting: The Democratic and Republican parties of Texas will hold their primary elections on Tuesday, March 4. Early voting begins today. A complete list of Chronicle endorsements … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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When planners and anti-planners collide

Posted on February 19, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

This ought to be interesting. From the Houston Politics blog: In this corner, former Mayor Bob Lanier and consultant Wendell Cox. In that corner, Gulf Coast Institute President David Crossley and Virginia Tech planning professor Arthur Nelson. What’s this fight … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Texas blog roundup for the week of February 18

Posted on February 19, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Happy Start Of Early Voting Day! To help you celebrate, and to give you something to do as you wait on line to cast that early vote, here’s this week’s Texas Progressive Alliance blog roundup. Enjoy! Continue reading →

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