Daily Archives: March 13, 2011

Weekend link dump for March 13

Posted on March 13, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

Happy spring break! Are we not men? We are WINNING! For it before he was against it, and now he’s just being dishonest about it. Newt-mentum is in short supply. “Being a hack means never having to admit that you … Continue reading →

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Thousands attend the Save Texas Schools rally

Posted on March 13, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

Our voices have been heard. Whether we are listened to remains to be seen. Parents, educators, and students from across the state marched to the Capitol Saturday for the Save Texas Schools rally to express their concern over what could … Continue reading →

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Hard times for high school athletics

Posted on March 13, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

High school football may be a big deal in Texas, but high school sports are not immune to budget cuts. With school districts across the state facing major budget cuts, members of the Texas High School Athletic Directors Association met … Continue reading →

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Huffman says nothing about public education

Posted on March 13, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

Republican State Sen. Joan Huffman writes an op-ed in the West U Examiner about public education that manages to say absolutely nothing of substance. As the mother of a public school student, I am a firm supporter of Texas public … Continue reading →

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Don’t plan that Sunday trip to Liquor Mart just yet

Posted on March 13, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

The debate over allowing Sunday liquor sales continues on. A leader of the Texas Package Stores Association told the Senate Business and Commerce Committee on Tuesday there’s been no great demand from customers that liquor stores open on Sundays. Plus, … Continue reading →

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