Daily Archives: September 9, 2008

Not reassuring at all

Posted on September 9, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Let me just say that I could have lived without hearing this. The bottom line is that the Houston area could face a near worst-case scenario with Ike, although I’d still peg the chances of this happening at one-in-four, or … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Candidate Q&A: Andres Pereira

Posted on September 9, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Note: This entry is part of a series of written Q&As with judicial candidates who will be on the ballot in Harris County. I am also doing recorded interviews with non-judicial candidates. 1. Who are you, and what are you … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Once more to the courthouse for Farmers Branch

Posted on September 9, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Here we go again. Opponents of a Dallas suburb’s latest effort to drive away illegal immigrants asked a federal judge Monday to restrain Farmers Branch officials from enforcing a ban on rental housing to people who can’t prove they are … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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RIP, Don Haskins

Posted on September 9, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Don Haskins, the legendary basketball coach at the University of Texas-El Paso, has died at the age of 78. Haskins’ coaching career took him from Enid, Okla. to basketball immortality with an NCAA championship and enshrinement in the Naismith Memorial … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Texas blog roundup for the week of September 8

Posted on September 9, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

All righty, the conventions are over, the speeches have been given, the bounces have bounced, and we are now officially supposed to be paying attention. So with that in mind, here is the latest roundup from the Texas Progressive Alliance. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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