Daily Archives: December 21, 2011

Runoff precinct analysis, At Large #5

Here are the numbers for the At Large #5 runoff between CM-elect Jack Christie and CM Jolanda Jones. As this was a rematch from 2009, I’m putting the 2011 numbers alongside the 2009 numbers, again with the caveat that they’re … Continue reading

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“It’s all politics!”

The grand jury investigation of the District Attorney’s office over DWI evidence and policies continues to be the most compelling local story right now. A prosecutor who last week refused to answer questions from a grand jury said Monday she … Continue reading

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Another reason to support local food

Bettina Elias Siegel of The Lunch Tray takes to the op-ed pages to give another reason for supporting local businesses, by changing HISD’s practices for how school lunches are provided. Food service management companies (FSMCs) like Aramark are, above all … Continue reading

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Transgender divorce

That sound you hear is another can of worms fixing to be opened. James Scott and Rebecca Robertson started married life quietly with a small church wedding. Thirteen years later, their union is ending — not so quietly. Robertson wants … Continue reading

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