Daily Archives: June 25, 2008

Obama to do something in Texas

Posted on June 25, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

I like the sound of this. Mostly, anyway. Barack Obama will focus his resources largely in 14 states George W. Bush won in 2004, his chief field operative said Tuesday, hoping to score upsets in places such as Virginia, Indiana … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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SCOTUS strikes down “Jessica’s Law”

Posted on June 25, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Breaking news. The Supreme Court declared Wednesday that executions are too severe a punishment for child rape, despite the “years of long anguish” for victims, in a ruling that restricts the death penalty to murder and crimes against the state. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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More from the Sheriff

Posted on June 25, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Matt Stiles, who did that interview with Sheriff Thomas, adds a little extra to the mix. Thomas said his department will now launch internal affairs investigations of deputies’ conduct if defense attorneys raise questions. In the past, the office had … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Harrisburg line groundbreaking Thursday

Posted on June 25, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

At long last, construction for the Metro 2012 plan is about to begin. The Metropolitan Transit Authority will host a ceremonial groundbreaking Thursday for the East End light rail line, the first of five scheduled to be completed by late … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Dan Patrick wants to raise your taxes

Posted on June 25, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

It’s true. He says so himself. A bigger and broader sales tax is being kicked around at the Texas Capitol once again by legislators wanting to scrap the new business tax and further reduce property taxes. “We need to return … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Supreme Court sanctions the fence

Posted on June 25, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Disappointing. Not surprising, but disappointing. The Supreme Court on Monday gave the green light to the Bush administration to press forward with plans to complete a controversial fence along the U.S.-Mexico border. The high court, without comment, declined to hear … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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The first step in solving a problem is admitting you have a problem

Posted on June 25, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

New item: Lawmakers debate how to help electric consumers. Sort of. Anticipating a long, hot summer with record-high electric rates, members of the House Regulated Industries Committee on Monday said Texans are right to expect some sort of relief. “Rates … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Fight for Rice, Rice fight on…

Posted on June 25, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

You look like you could use a Top 20 list. So here you go, the Top 20 college football fight songs: When you play NCAA ’09 the background menu music includes most of the free world’s college fight songs. If … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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