Daily Archives: December 24, 2009

Night Before Christmas video break

Posted on December 24, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

I’ve embedded this before, but it’s worth running again because it just rocks: Now go get your kerchief and cap ready for that long winter’s nap.

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Chron raises questions about Al Hoang’s residency and campaign finance reports

Posted on December 24, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

The main question I have is why is this story just being published now, on Christmas Eve, and not before either of the elections? Houston City Councilman-elect Al Hoang and his wife claimed homestead exemptions on two separate homes, according … Continue reading →

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HCDE moves to eject Wolfe

Posted on December 24, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

The strange saga of Harris County Department of Education Trustee Michael Wolfe takes another weird turn. The Harris County Board of Education has voted to begin legal proceedings to kick Trustee Michael Wolfe off the board. Fellow trustee Jim Henley … Continue reading →

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Federal court rules for TDP in voting machine case

Posted on December 24, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

I’m a little surprised by this. A three-judge panel has ruled that Dallas County election officials violated federal law when they did not inform the Department of Justice about changes in the way straight-party votes are counted on electronic voting … Continue reading →

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Earle explains why he picked Lite Guv

Posted on December 24, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Ronnie Earle talks to the Trib about why he decided to run for Lieutenant Governor when all the previous speculation had been centered on Governor or Attorney General. Earle, who retired at the end of 2008 after over three decades … Continue reading →

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Another food stamp lawsuit

Posted on December 24, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Back in August, a federal lawsuit was filed over the interminable delays that food stamp applicants face in Texas getting their forms processed. That suit was dismissed in October by Judge Sam Sparks on the grounds that the federal law … Continue reading →

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