Daily Archives: October 19, 2012

Friday random ten: For the ladies, part 2

More songs named for ladies, from my binder full of Friday Random Ten lists. 1. Caroline – Georgetown Chimes 2. Cassidy – Suzanne Vega 3. Cecilia – Simon and Garfunkel 4. Cindy – The Chieftains 5. Claudette – Robert Johnson … Continue reading

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YouGov: Romney 55, Obama 41

YouGov has an updated poll of Texas. Republican challenger Mitt Romney gets a solid majority of the votes of likely voters over Democratic President Barack Obama in Texas, 55% Romney to 41% Obama, in a YouGov poll of 958 likely … Continue reading

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Maybe the fourth time will be the charm

The city of Houston is once again bidding for a Super Bowl. If everything goes according to an ambitious plan devised by city and county leaders, Houston will host its third Super Bowl in 2017. The NFL informed the Texans … Continue reading

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Precinct 1 Constable overview

The Chron takes a look at the Constable race in Precinct 1, which will determine the successor to disgraced former Constable Jack Abercia. [Republican Joe] Danna, 59, and a Precinct 1 deputy for 18 years, pledged to reorganize an office … Continue reading

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Endorsement watch: For the city bonds

The Chron gives its approval to the city bond referenda. While all eyes seem to be on the presidential election, the upcoming city bond measures on the ballot this year may have more immediate impact on Houston than any federal … Continue reading

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