Daily Archives: June 5, 2008

Blogger caucus tonight!

You know the drill by now, right? The Texas Progressive Alliance Proudly Presents The Third Biennial Blogger’s Caucus Thursday, June 5, 2008 8:30 p.m. – Midnight The Cedar Door 2nd and Brazos Austin, Texas If you’ve ever wanted to know … Continue reading Continue reading

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Hillary Clinton to suspend her Presidential campaign

I think everyone knew this was coming, but it was still a bit of a surprise to actually hear. Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton has decided to end her historic bid to become the first female president while leaving her options … Continue reading Continue reading

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Interview with Tom Gray of the AWEA

To cap off Wind Energy Week here, I’ve got an interview with Tom Gray, the Communications Director for the American Wind Energy Association for your listening pleasure. We covered a wide range of topics such as the need for transmission … Continue reading Continue reading

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No Galveston jail for Harris County

The Galveston option for housing excess inmates is off the table. Harris County officials effectively have ruled out the idea of leasing a vacant jail in Galveston to reduce the number of inmates sent to Louisiana, saying it would be … Continue reading Continue reading

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Fill Rick’s boots

While we’re enjoying the Democratic convention in Austin this weekend, Rick Noriega is doing his annual two week duty with the National Guard. While he’s busy with that, he could use a little help. From an email sent out from … Continue reading Continue reading

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The impending bike shortage

Is this a sign of things to come? High gas prices are causing spot shortages of bikes in New York City, as commuters turn to pedal power. Many of these new cyclists are from areas not commonly associated with the … Continue reading Continue reading

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