Daily Archives: June 10, 2010

Greens temporarily make the ballot

Posted on June 10, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

The Texas Secretary of State has certified the petition signatures to allow the Green Party on the ballot this fall. On Wednesday, the secretary of state’s office announced that the party had presented sufficient signatures to field candidates in the … Continue reading →

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Three options for the Dome

Posted on June 10, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

We’ve been talking for a long time now about what is to become of the Astrodome. Harris County officials have some possible scenarios to discuss next week as part of a master plan for Reliant Park. Like it or not, … Continue reading →

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We can’t just cut our way out of the budget deficit, take 2

Posted on June 10, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

Some cuts cost a lot more than they purport to save. Public colleges and universities in Texas are absorbing a 5 percent cut in state funding by laying off employees, deferring repairs, scaling back travel and finding other savings. But … Continue reading →

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Vote for me for something

Posted on June 10, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

I’ve now seen four of these signs near where I live, one on I-10 westbound just before the Taylor exit, two on 20th Street between Studewood and Heights, and this one on Durham just south of Washington. I have three … Continue reading →

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Texas blog roundup for the week of June 7

Posted on June 10, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

The Texas Progressive Alliance is sitting in the shade with a cool drink as it brings you this week’s blog roundup.

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