Daily Archives: March 8, 2011

More Council redistricting drama

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

Greg liveblogs today’s special City Council meeting on the Census population report and Council redistricting. Read it for a blow-by-blow account of where individual Council members are standing, or which way they’re leaning, on the question. This could be a … Continue reading →

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So will we have a Mayor’s race or not?

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

We’re now more than a month into the city election fundraising season, and as of this week the only person to file a declaration of Treasurer for the office of Mayor is the incumbent, Annise Parker. As of this time … Continue reading →

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Bradley’s nomination to Forensic Science Commission may be dead

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

Peggy Fikac brings the good news. It’s not looking good for John Bradley, the tough-talking prosecutor named by Republican Gov. Rick Perry to head the Forensic Science Commission – and not just because of Democratic opposition to his appointment. “The … Continue reading →

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The missing people of San Marcos

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

Houston isn’t the only city that got unexpectedly bad news from the Census. Just how many people live in San Marcos? Lately, that depends on whom you ask. For the past three years, city officials have estimated the population to … Continue reading →

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Does this make an inner Loop location more likely?

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

One of the two Alamo Drafthouse theaters way out west will be closing down soon. The arrival of an Edwards multiplex at West Oaks Mall will mean the closure of the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema at the regional shopping center, leaving … Continue reading →

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