Daily Archives: October 22, 2010

The Mayor’s email to Council regarding drainage and street repair

This email from Mayor Parker to City Council members about the estimated costs of street and drainage repairs found its way into my Inbox, and I’m sharing it with you because it’s something you should know about, too. Any long-term … Continue reading

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Friday random ten: The World Serious

The World Series begins next week, so here are ten World songs to commemorate it: 1. All Around The World Or The Myth Of Fingerprints – Paul Simon 2. Another World – Joe Jackson 3. Credit In The Straight World … Continue reading

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Judicial Q&A: Janiece Horn

(Note: I am running a series of Q&As for Democratic judicial candidates on the November ballot. I am running these responses in the order that I receive them from the candidates. These Q&As are primarily intended for candidates who were … Continue reading

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Hey, big secret spender

I know you’re as shocked as I am to learn that there are unknown entities spending large quantities of money in this election. Campaign finance watchdogs say the tactic conceals important information about who is backing a political cause, but … Continue reading

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Overview of the HISD Trustee race

Here’s the Chron overview of the HISD Trustee special election in District 8. There are five candidates actually running, though there is a sixth on the ballot: Roberto Centeno, 61, lives in Museum District Judith Cruz, 35, lives in Eastwood … Continue reading

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Texas blog roundup for the week of October 18

The Texas Progressive Alliance is fired up and ready to vote as it brings you this week’s blog roundup.

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