Daily Archives: December 12, 2009

Runoff results open thread

Posted on December 12, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

As tonight is Lights in the Heights, I will be paying attention to things other than election results this evening. Assuming you’re not at an election night party, you can follow results as they are posted here or on the … Continue reading →

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Saturday video break: Eight days of Hanukkah

Posted on December 12, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

When was the last time you heard a Hanukkah song that was written by a Mormon Senator? Well, here’s your chance: Eight Days of Hanukkah from Tablet Magazine on Vimeo. Pretty catchy, actually. The story behind it is here. You’re … Continue reading →

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Vote today!

Posted on December 12, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Today is Runoff Day. If you did not vote during Early Voting, this is your lasr chance. The following is from the Harris County Clerk’s office: Harris County Clerk Beverly Kaufman, the chief elections officer of the County, made available … Continue reading →

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Two for Treasurer

Posted on December 12, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

As of today, there are two declared Democratic candidates for Harris County Treasurer – Chad Khan, a three-time candidate for State Representative, and attorney Billy Briscoe, whose press release is beneath the fold. As you may recall, I spent a … Continue reading →

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Villarreal files for re-election, not Comptroller

Posted on December 12, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Not really a surprise, I guess. A shame, but not a surprise. State Rep. Mike Villarreal, D-San Antonio, will run for re-election next year instead of launching a statewide race for comptroller. The five-term legislator says allies encouraged him to … Continue reading →

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Herzog and Harvey to the Hall

Posted on December 12, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Meet your newest members of the Hall of Fame. Manager Whitey Herzog and umpire Doug Harvey got the call Monday, elected to the baseball Hall of Fame by the Veterans Committee. Herzog and Harvey missed by one vote in their … Continue reading →

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