Daily Archives: January 16, 2009

Friday random ten: New music, take two

Posted on January 16, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

More new music on the iPod, while I ponder whether to get more now or wait till later. 1. For What Reason – Death Cab for Cutie 2. Skankin’ To The Beat – Fishbone 3. Hallelujah – Jeff Buckley 4. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Day Of Service – Call for Action

Posted on January 16, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

A little late notice, but just in case you can do this: The Harris County Tejano Democrats, Greater Heights Democratic Club & Keep Houston Beautiful Day Of Service – Call for Action President -elect Barack Obama has called all Americans … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Kay and Rick on the money

Posted on January 16, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Well, there was never any doubt that they’d be swimming in cash. U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison moved nearly $8 million into her state campaign finance account last year — a high-stakes signal that she is committed to running for … Continue reading →

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The state of the city 2009

Posted on January 16, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Mayor Bill White gave his last State of the City address yesterday. Mayor Bill White used his last “State of the City” address Thursday to reassure Houstonians that they and the city will weather the coming economic storm, just as … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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There are still a few Republican grownups left

Posted on January 16, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Good to know they still exist. A day after Gov. Rick Perry touted the chance of more tax relief for Texans, the Senate Finance Committee chairman said he doesn’t see how the state can afford broad tax cuts without a … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Pennies from HCTRA

Posted on January 16, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Maybe it’s just me, but I thought this story about a potential toll road rate increase in Harris County was amusing. When the Harris County Commissioners Court gave the Toll Road Authority permission to raise rates by 25 cents in … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Non-profit social media

Posted on January 16, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Ever wonder if your favorite Houston non-profit does social media? The Commit for Life blog rounds up the various social media sites for the local orgs. Check it out, and tell them who they might have missed. (My contribution to … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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