Daily Archives: April 5, 2019

Revisiting El Franco Lee’s campaign finances

Posted on April 5, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

There’s still a lot of cash in the late Commissioner’s campaign finance account. When 66-year-old Precinct 1 Commissioner El Franco Lee had a fatal heart attack in January 2016, his campaign account had $3.8 million. Since then, the cash has … Continue reading →

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CD07: Fletcher draws an opponent

Posted on April 5, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

Someone was going to do it. Republican Army veteran Wesley Hunt announced his candidacy Tuesday for Texas’ 7th Congressional District, the seat currently held by U.S. Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, D-Houston. Hunt’s candidacy, first reported by ABC 13, comes just three … Continue reading →

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Chick-fil-A follies

Posted on April 5, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

I have three things to say about this. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is investigating the city of San Antonio for potential First Amendment violations after the City Council voted to prevent Chick-fil-A — a franchise known for opposing same-sex … Continue reading →

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