Daily Archives: February 5, 2010

Friday random ten: What part of “No” don’t you understand?

My most negative Friday Random Ten yet: 1. No Business – Bonnie Raitt 2. No Cause – Trish and Darin 3. No Hiding Place Down Here – Mutual Admiration Society 4. No Left Turns In Jersey – Eddie From Ohio … Continue reading

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Judicial Q&A: Raymond Fisher

(Note: I am running a series of Q&As for judicial candidates in contested Democratic primaries. There are a lot of judicial races on the ballot in Harris County this election, and so this is intended to help introduce the candidates … Continue reading

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“There’s no such thing as a project like this without public money”

Dynamo President Oliver Luck throws a little cold water on the claims that a Westpark Stadium could be built exclusively with private funding. “We have not been presented a plan by the Midway Companies,” Luck said. “I can’t say whether … Continue reading

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Endorsement watch: PPHSET Action Fund PAC

Some non-judicial endorsements for your reading pleasure, from the Planned Parenthood of Houston and Southeast Texas Action Fund PAC. The press release with the list of endorsed candidates is here. A brief excerpt: : The Board of Directors of the … Continue reading

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Deadline for mail ballots is February 23

The following is from the County Clerk’s office: THE CLOCK IS TICKING ON BALLOT-BY-MAIL REQUESTS FOR THE MARCH PRIMARY ELECTIONS Houston, TX, – The last day eligible registered voters may submit a ballot-by-mail request for the upcoming Primary Elections is … Continue reading

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Please count everyone

U.S. Census Bureau Director Robert Groves was in Laredo on Monday trying to ease some anxiety among residents there about the upcoming Census. Border counties, flush with residents fearful of being turned over to immigration agents, are historically among the … Continue reading

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