Daily Archives: October 13, 2017

Friday random ten: Big talker, part 3

Time for a big finish. 1. Big Rio Grande River – Austin Lounge Lizards 2. Big Rock Candy Mountain – Harry McClintock 3. Big Round World – Trout Fishing In America 4. Big Girls Cry – Sia 5. Big Noise … Continue reading

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An unsatisfying attempt at projecting turnout

So as we all know, this in an unprecedented election, as there are no city races on the ballot. This has everyone wondering about turnout, because the usual drivers of turnout are a Mayor’s race and/or a big referendum, and … Continue reading

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We have a candidate for Treasurer

The Democratic slate for countywide offices in 2018 is now filled out as Dylan Osborne has announced his candidacy for Harris County Treasurer. Osborne has been a City Council staffer and currently works in the Planning & Development Department for … Continue reading

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Wilson sues HCC

It’s a thing with him. Dave Wilson, a District II trustee, is accusing Carolyn Evans-Shabazz, the board’s vice chair, of improperly voting remotely during a September trustee meeting. Board bylaws say that only trustees present in person can vote, though … Continue reading

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Endorsement watch: HISD I and III

We have our first candidate endorsements of the season. Houston ISD, Trustee, District I: Monica Flores Richart In this heated race between three passionate candidates to represent Garden Oaks, the Heights and Near Northside, we endorse Monica Flores Richart. No … Continue reading

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