Daily Archives: March 18, 2005

Bucknell!

I don’t care what it does to my bracket, I’m always pleased to see a Big XII team make an ignominious early exit from the NCAAs. This one is sweeter than Nevada over Texas, and that was a game I … Continue reading Continue reading

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Beer Can House revival

Via Lasso and blogHOUSTON, the famous Beer Can House is about to get a facelift. Efforts to restore Milkovisch’s Beer Can House, which has suffered years of gradual decline, have moved into high gear with a $125,000 Houston Endowment grant … Continue reading Continue reading

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2-4-6-8, who do we appreciate?

The debate continues to roil regarding Rep. Al Edwards’ vote on HB3. See the comments on Houston Democrats, these two updates by Greg, this one from Byron, and for a little variety, Save Texas Reps on Edwards’ partner in controversy, … Continue reading Continue reading

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Mary Denny strikes again

Having already filed “one of the worst pieces of legislation in recent memory”, State Rep. Mary Denny (R, Flower Mound) is at it again, filing one of three new atrocious anti-democratic (small d) bills designed to make it harder to … Continue reading Continue reading

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Yates divorce finalized

Rusty and Andrea Yates are officially no longer married. Ginger noted this yesterday, and I think her cynical guess as to Rusty’s motivation are spot on. If so, I’m sure we’ll know soon enough. Continue reading

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