Daily Archives: April 8, 2008

Open results thread

Early results are trickling in, some good, some not so good. Let’s have a look, Democrats first: – Who are these people that are voting for Mark Thompson? We had two excellent candidates for Railroad Commissioner at the start of … Continue reading Continue reading

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Updated billboard reduction plan set for Council

Back in December, a plan to get Clear Channel to take down 800+ billboards was proposed by Mayor White, but it ran into resistance and was ultimately put off till later because of concerns that it would allow existing billboards … Continue reading Continue reading

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Get ready for congestion pricing on I-10

The new toll lanes on the finished I-10 product may cost more to drive during rush hour. The Harris County Toll Road Authority is recommending the court set a rate of $1.25 during nonpeak hours for the trip between Texas … Continue reading Continue reading

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Free Starbucks At 11 AM Today!

Starbucks is giving away 8 oz cups of its new “everyday” coffee at all its locations at 11 a.m. CDT today. This freebie only lasts 30 minutes, so don’t be late or you’ll turn into a pumpkin latte. There has … Continue reading Continue reading

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RIP, PinkDome

So long, PD. I’ll miss your liveblogging from the Capitol, your keen sense of fashion, and of course your crush on former Rep. Carter Casteel. Enjoy your retirement – you will be missed. Continue reading

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Last chance to vote

Today is Runoff Day, which is the last time anyone like me will nag you to vote until November, barring special elections such as the one we may get in SD17. If you’re a Democrat, you’ll be voting in whichever … Continue reading Continue reading

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The two DA runoffs

The Chron overviews the Travis County DA runoff, which is the hottest contest on the Democratic side of the ticket for tomorrow. A sharp debate over who would be the best public watchdog at the state Capitol has overshadowed the … Continue reading Continue reading

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Death by blogging

I suppose I should say something about this story, in which we learn about the high-stress lifestyle of people who get paid to blog. So I will: This is my hobby. I spend a decent amount of time at it, … Continue reading Continue reading

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Texas blog roundup for the week of April 7

How about those Kansas Jayhawks? I’d show you some video of last night’s game, but I don’t have it and I’d get my butt sued off if I did. So, since we can’t have basketball highlights, how about some blog … Continue reading Continue reading

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