Daily Archives: April 9, 2008

More on Katy tollway congestion pricing

Posted on April 9, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

I’ve said before that I don’t have a problem with the concept of congestion pricing, but there’s something about this that doesn’t feel right to me. Four toll lanes that will open on the rebuilt Katy Freeway in October will … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Planes, Trains, and Automobiles | 4 Comments

KTRK wins injunction in Sheriff’s email deletion case

Posted on April 9, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Good. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office policy of automatically deleting e-mails after 14 days violates state law, a judge has ruled. State district Judge David J. Bernal issued a permanent injunction on Monday, preventing the department from implementing the policy … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Runoff wrapup

Posted on April 9, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Most of this I covered last night, but just to be official and all, here are the results of races of interest. – Pat Lykos won the DA runoff, and as soon as she did, the race for November began. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2008 | 1 Comment

If at first you don’t privatize, try try again

Posted on April 9, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

You have to hand it to Governor Perry. He never gives up, no matter how bad the idea is. Texans could buy lottery tickets at the checkout lines in supermarkets and big-box department stores, at coffee shops and cabarets. They … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Jackpot! | 1 Comment

The DMN writes about the HHSC

Posted on April 9, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

From yesterday, a familiar litany. Lawmakers are worried that a partly privatized system for determining who receives public assistance is still shaky and may not be salvageable. Paperwork for applicants has been lost. Needy Texans have received little help from … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Oh Danny Boy, you can come back now

Posted on April 9, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Remember that pub in New York that banned Danny Boy last month? Well, they have now lifted the ban, as Saint Patrick’s Day is safely in the rearview mirror for the year. Danny Boy is back in the musical fold … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Music | 1 Comment