Daily Archives: August 31, 2008

Lineup set for SD17

There had been talk for a long time that the Republicans had been looking for another candidate to run as a Democrat in the SD17 special election, in hopes of peeling off just enough support from Chris Bell to force … Continue reading Continue reading

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Some hope for New Orleans

One of the nasty things about living near the Gulf of Mexico is the conundrum one faces when a hurricane comes this way. While fervently hoping that said storm will not hit your hometown and maybe force you and your … Continue reading Continue reading

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Vote again for LJD

Here’s another opportunity to show some support for Larry Joe Doherty in CD10 and bring a little money back into Texas. Today’s the first day of a week-long Blue America contest, I’d like to invite you to participate in. Some … Continue reading Continue reading

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Final judgment against Farmers Branch

That headline sounds more apocalyptic than I intend for it to be, but it’s just a reference to the fact that U.S. District Court Judge Sam Lindsay entered a final judgment striking down Ordinance 2903, the law in Farmers Branch … Continue reading Continue reading

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Good news and bad news for bike riders

The good news: After nearly a decade of delays, construction on a bike-and-hike trail from the Heights to downtown Houston is to begin in September, expanding area residents’ recreational opportunities and providing them an alternative mode of transportation. The MKT/SP … Continue reading Continue reading

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One banana, two banana, three banana, four

Via Sandra, I see that one of my childhood TV staples, the Banana Splits, are on their way back to the small screen. Those of you who are children of the 70s will cheer or shudder as the case may … Continue reading Continue reading

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