Daily Archives: June 27, 2008

TMA unendorses Cornyn

Interesting. The political action committee of the Texas Medical Association, furious about a Thursday night vote on a Medicare-funding bill, is going to rescind its endorsement of Sen. John Cornyn’s reelection bid, association spokesman Brent Annear said. Cornyn and Sen. … Continue reading Continue reading

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Deputies for Garcia

This is a pretty remarkable letter to the editor in today’s Chron. The type of sheriff we need Regarding Tuesday’s Page One article “Sheriff aims to polish his star / Thomas takes the heat for mistakes but blames ‘politics’ for … Continue reading Continue reading

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“I got a leather from my Fred”

Ever wonder just what the heck Joe Cocker is singing when he covers the Beatles’ A Little Help From My Friends? Well, wonder no more: Just as you always suspected, right? Me too. And a better anti-drug PSA you’re unlikely … Continue reading Continue reading

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TexBlog PAC event a big success

The TexBlog PAC fundraiser last night was a big success, drawing in a crowd of over 50 people and raising more than $7000 to help take back the Texas House. You can see photos from the event, taken by Patty … Continue reading Continue reading

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Reminder: Houston Votes Zydeco event

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The z-word and the airports

Looks like Houston is going to get some form of zoning after all. Zoning around Houston’s three airports came a step closer to reality on Wednesday, as City Council approved the creation of an Airport Commission to finalize the affected … Continue reading Continue reading

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National Night Out, the local option

You have to admit, this makes a lot of sense. For 24 long years, Houstonians swatted mosquitoes for law and order. They sweated for community solidarity. They turned out by the tens of thousands in the hottest part of the … Continue reading Continue reading

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