Daily Archives: March 17, 2011

There is a solution for this

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

Yet it manages to go completely unmentioned in this story. The Harris County Hospital District has begun turning away uninsured patients from other counties who show up in its facilities and do not need urgent care, unless they pay cash … Continue reading →

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What would you do to help your school?

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

Would you do as much as this third grade girl? To 8-year-old Elodie Giles, art class isn’t a budget extra. It’s what she looks forward to every week. She’s just not certain she can look forward to it next year. … Continue reading →

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Supreme Court will review Open Beaches ruling

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

This is encouraging. Faced with a tidal wave of legal protests, the Texas Supreme Court Friday agreed to reconsider a California woman’s lawsuit that ended in a controversial ruling last November that left public access to some beaches in question. … Continue reading →

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Texas blog roundup for the week of March 14

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Charles Kuffner

The Texas Progressive Alliance is still working on springing its clocks forward as it brings you this week’s roundup.

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