Daily Archives: January 31, 2005

When you gotta go…

Posted on January 31, 2005 by Charles Kuffner

There’s nothing wrong with doing a story about the availability of public toilets downtown. Doing such a story without mentioning that there are in fact public toilets downtown – indeed, doing such a story in such a way as to … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Elsewhere in Houston | 8 Comments

The Pink Dome

Posted on January 31, 2005 by Charles Kuffner

You know, I was just saying to myself this morning that what the Texas political blogging scene really needs is a snarky Wonkette-style gossip blog centered around the Texas Lege. And lo, the fates have heard my plea. Thanks to … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Still dreaming the impossible dream

Posted on January 31, 2005 by Charles Kuffner

Via Greg, I see there are two editorials discussing State Sen. Jeff Wentworth’s biennial quest to pass a bill that would take the chore of redistricting away from the Legislature and hand it to a balanced bipartisan commission. (His bill … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Killer D's | 2 Comments

Your daily Heflin Challenge update

Posted on January 31, 2005 by Charles Kuffner

The Chron, which you may recall endorsed Talmadge Heflin for the November election, calls him the poorest loser and urges him to drop his electoral challenge against Rep. Hubert Vo. I don’t know much about the International Labor Communications Association, … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2004 | 2 Comments

Ashley McElhiney

Posted on January 31, 2005 by Charles Kuffner

I was shocked to look at my Sitemeter stats yesterday and see that I was getting thousands of hits from searches for Ashley McElhiney. Shoulda realized that could only mean she’s been in the news: She was fired after a … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Happy National Gorilla Suit Day!

Posted on January 31, 2005 by Charles Kuffner

Even if it is just a ploy by the gorilla suit manufacturers to sell more product. Mark Evanier will be your master of ceremonies for the day. Read more about this important national holiday here and here. Enjoy! Continue reading →

Posted in General snarkiness | 2 Comments