Daily Archives: May 18, 2008

Macias gives it up

Posted on May 18, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

The day before his scheduled court date, now-former State Rep. Nathan Macias has dropped his lawsuit to overturn the result of the GOP primary in HD73. Macias had sought to overturn his 17-vote defeat to [Edwards Aquifer Authority Chairman Doug] … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Burnam to Craddick: What about Keel?

Posted on May 18, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Rep. Lon Burnam wrote a letter (PDF) to House Investigations Chair Larry Phillips in the matter of the so-called “ghost workers” and asked a question: What about Terry Keel? As you know, the House Parliamentarian, Terry Keel, is a “permanent … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Update on the new Whole Foods

Posted on May 18, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Swamplot notes an earlier version of the Chron story about the new Whole Foods coming to West Dallas and Waugh, which says that the accompanying residential high rise will be at West Dallas and Montrose. See this photo, which Swamplot … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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“The Electric Company” to ride again

Posted on May 18, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

I grew up with The Electric Company – it was one of my favorite shows as a kid. I’ve got the “Best Of” DVD, which I can’t wait to start watching with Olivia and Audrey. So I’m pretty excited to … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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“When Obama Wins”

Posted on May 18, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

When Obama Wins fortune cookies really win end with “in bed”. Among other things. Remember that post on single-serving sites? When Obama Wins is your new bicycle. That is all. Continue reading →

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