Daily Archives: September 19, 2009

Saturday video break: The autumn wind

Posted on September 19, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

I linked to this in this week’s TPA Roundup, but it really deserves to be embedded in its own post: Now if you’ll excuse me, I need to go buy some chips and beer.

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In support of a public defender’s office in Harris County

Posted on September 19, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

The Criminal Justice Coalition has sent a letter to County Judge Ed Emmett and Harris County Commissioners Court in support of establishing a public defender’s office in Harris County. You can read the letter here. The Court approved a study … Continue reading →

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The journalists have filed their reports! Eek!

Posted on September 19, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

You may recall that a reporter from the English language bureau of Al Jazeera was here in town a few days ago doing a report on the Harris County Jail. This caused the local GOP, especially Jared Woodfill, to wet … Continue reading →

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New light rail line begins service in Dallas

Posted on September 19, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

I so look forward to the day when this story can be written for Houston. When the trains begin running today on the opening segment of DART’s new Green Line, the transit agency will unveil the longest expansion of light … Continue reading →

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