Daily Archives: January 24, 2015

Saturday video break: Exactly Like You

Posted on January 24, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

Nobody does western swing these days like the Hot Club of Cowtown: I’ve been a fan of theirs for awhile, though I haven’t seen them in Houston recently. For a clear demonstration of their instrumental chops, see this blazing rendition … Continue reading →

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Bell makes his announcement tomorrow

Posted on January 24, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

Making official what we had long known. Former Democratic congressman Chris Bell will announce his mayoral bid this Sunday afternoon in Sam Houston Park, becoming the first candidate in a crowded field to officially kick off a run to lead … Continue reading →

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Minding Houston

Posted on January 24, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

Want to know about mental health issues and how they are being addressed by the Legislature? Tune in to Minding Houston, the legislatively-focused blog of Mental Health America of Greater Houston. From their About page: Mental Health America of Greater … Continue reading →

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Meet your Harrisburg overpass

Posted on January 24, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

Looks nice enough. Going to be painful getting to the finished product, though. Metropolitan Transit Authority board members are set to approve a $30.66 million construction contract on the half-mile overpass next week. The overpass is needed to complete the … Continue reading →

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Judge Richardson will stay on the Perry case

Posted on January 24, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

Good to know. The way is cleared for Judge Bert Richardson of the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals to continue presiding over former Gov. Rick Perry’s criminal case, under an order by the judicial region’s presiding judge. The order was … Continue reading →

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