Daily Archives: September 14, 2009

Gattis to run for Ogden’s seat

As EoW says, this is a complete non-surprise. State Rep. Dan Gattis, R-Georgetown, has just informed supporters he is running for the Texas Senate District 5 seat being vacated by Bryan GOP powerhouse Steve Ogden. Via a Twitter message, Gattis … Continue reading

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Interview with Alma Lara

Moving on to the HISD Trustee races, we start with Alma Lara, who is running for the open HISD Trustee seat in District I. Lara is retired after a 35-year career in HISD in which she was a teacher, principal … Continue reading

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And the campaign season officially begins

Mary Benton brings word of the first dirty trick of the campaign, a nasty email purportedly sent from a supporter of Controller candidate Ronald Green that attacks his opponents. I presume it’s a dirty trick and not a real thing, … Continue reading

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“Jail hell”

That’s the title of this Houston Press story about the experiences of those who have served time in the Harris County jail, as told by those who have just gotten out. The story is partly a response to the county’s … Continue reading

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Take the Washington Corridor survey

From the Public Works department: Washington Corridor Survey Dear Resident, The Quiet Zone program would like to hear your concerns regarding the proposed improvements presented at the 2nd public meeting on August 26, 2009. Improvements include: •Median work at TC … Continue reading

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