Daily Archives: November 11, 2008

Domestic Partner benefits at UT

Posted on November 11, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

It had not occurred to me that the University of Texas did not offer domestic partner benefits to its faculty and staff. I’ve worked for one large corporation or another for years that has had them as a matter of … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Craddick still has his fans

Posted on November 11, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Tom Craddick’s most loyal lieutenants are still loyal to him. Several House Republicans issued a press statement Monday reaffirming their support for Speaker Tom Craddick’s re-election. The list includes 13 Craddick supporters – leaving the Midland Republican short by 63. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in That's our Lege | 2 Comments

When will it be Texas’ turn?

Posted on November 11, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

The LA Times looks at the national coalition Barack Obama built in winning the Presidency and considers the next obvious target for expansion of the political battleground. Texas, the nation’s second-most-populous state and home to 34 electoral votes, was not … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Republicans hold HD105

Posted on November 11, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

The 29-vote lead that Rep. Linda Harper-Brown had in her re-election effort in Irving’s HD105 got a little smaller but did not go away. Republicans held their one-seat advantage in the Texas House late Monday as incumbent Linda Harper-Brown maintained … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Still looking for more Final Fours

Posted on November 11, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Back in January, a Houston delegation set out to lure more NCAA Men’s Final Four events to our fair city. They’re still working on it now. Local organizers behind Houston’s bid to bring another Final Four to Reliant Stadium will … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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It’ll be 2010 before you know it

Posted on November 11, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Alan Bernstein notes that it’s never too early to announce your intentions for the next election. Democrat Jerry Simoneaux Jr. says he thought about running this year for the Harris County Probate Court No. 1 bench, but stepped aside when … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Texas blog roundup for the week of November 10

Posted on November 11, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Is it just me, or is anyone else still a bit amazed that this election is actually over? Pending the SD17 runoff, of course. And “amazed” may be in a good way or in a not-so-good way, as you see … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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