Daily Archives: June 3, 2008

Sheriff’s surveillance unit disbanded

Posted on June 3, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Good. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office has disbanded its surveillance unit, which came under criticism after it was revealed its officers watched two brothers who sued the county for civil rights violations. The Investigative Support Unit’s image has become so … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Sunsetting TxDOT

Posted on June 3, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

There may or may not be a change of direction afoot at the Texas Department of Transportation, but there will be some changes coming whether TxDOT wants them or not. Saying big changes are needed to restore trust in the … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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SBOE to review science curriculum

Posted on June 3, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Get ready for another fight over how we teach kids. After feuding for months over how to teach schoolchildren to read, the State Board of Education soon will shift to a topic that could become more controversial — the science … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Commissioners Court to vote on Grand Parkway segment

Posted on June 3, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Commissioners Court will vote today on a plan to fast-track development of a segment of the Grand Parkway between I-10 and 290. The long-standing plan to build a 180-mile parkway, a four-lane toll road also called Texas 99, is conceived … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Wind energy facility coming to Houston

Posted on June 3, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

The Chron has an announcement from the WindPower 08 conference that’s good news for Houston: Dutch powerhouse Vestas Wind Systems said it will open its first U.S. research and development facility here. The office will open in 2009 and grow … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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From the “You might also consider getting a life” department

Posted on June 3, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

I’ve admitted my newfound interest in Twitter. It’s a useful and oddly compelling toy service, but I hope someone puts me out of my misery if it ever comes to this: With all the frustration, confusion, and support going towards … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Texas blog roundup for the week of June 2

Posted on June 3, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

It’s time for another edition of the Texas Progressive Alliance‘s weekly blog round-up–the pre-Convention edition. Don’t forget about the Third Biennial Texas Blogger’s Caucus set for this Thursday at 8:30 p.m. at the Cedar Door in Austin. Joe Jaworski, Sherrie … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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