Daily Archives: December 29, 2008

The sixty-four member question

Posted on December 29, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

The House Democratic Caucus has promised a list of 64 members who will not vote for Tom Craddick for Speaker. Via PoliTex and BOR, who lists the ten Dems not among them, here it is (PDF). As there are 12 … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Seeking iTunes help again

Posted on December 29, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Last year, I asked for help buying music from the iTunes store, as I’d been given a gift card for Christmas. I scored some more gift cards this year, so I’m back asking for more help. You’ve got a decent … Continue reading →

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Voter registration separation

Posted on December 29, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

The idea of separating the function of voter registrar from the office of Harris County Tax Assessor has come up before in the wake of Paul Bettencourt’s departure, and it is still being discussed. State law allows Commissioners Court to … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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One for a million

Posted on December 29, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

By this time next week, City Council Member James Rodriguez in District I will be the only Latino member on Council. “For many people, I will be the only Latino voice on the City Council, and that’s something I take … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Dude, where’s my train?

Posted on December 29, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Christof notes that according to its original schedules, Metro should be a lot farther along its 2003 rail expansion plan than it currently is. The North and Southeast Lines, for which a public design process had already been completed by … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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