Daily Archives: September 24, 2010

Friday random ten: One hit wonders

Posted on September 24, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

We recently added the Phineas and Ferb soundtrack to our collection of kid-friendly music. It included the extended version of “Gitchi Gitchi Goo”, the boys’ One Hit Wonder song. With that in mind, this week’s list is a sample of … Continue reading →

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Interview with County Commissioner Sylvia Garcia

Posted on September 24, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

Finishing off the county interviews, we have County Commissioner Sylvia Garcia, who has served Precinct 2 since she was first elected in 2002. Prior to that, she served three terms as Houston City Controller, and was Director and Presiding Judge … Continue reading →

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State sues over education stimulus funds

Posted on September 24, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

So much for a peaceful resolution. Texas went to federal court [Thursday] to pry loose $830 million in federal aid intended to help avert teacher layoffs. The funds — Texas’ share of a $10 billion jobs package Congress approved last … Continue reading →

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Keller’s final appeal

Posted on September 24, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

You have to admire the tenacity, I’ll give her that much. A special court of review plans to decide by Oct. 8 whether to dismiss a judicial ethics panel’s rebuke of Judge Sharon Keller or move forward with her appeal. … Continue reading →

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Adickes studio sold

Posted on September 24, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

From Swamplot: THE LAUNCHING pad for I-45’s Mount Rush Hour, that presidential muck circle in Pearland, and more outsize sculptureprojects has a buyer. David Adickes — creator of the giant Sam Houston of Huntsville and the disembodied cellist in front of the Lyric Center … Continue reading →

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Texas blog roundup for the week of September 20

Posted on September 24, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

The Texas Progressive Alliance hopes everyone had a pleasant fall equinox as it brings you this week’s roundup.

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