Daily Archives: September 14, 2005

Mayor White reaps kudos for Katrina relief efforts

Posted on September 14, 2005 by Charles Kuffner

Texas officials are getting good poll reviews for their efforts in dealing with Katrina evacuees, with Houston Mayor Bill White leading the way. The poll of 501 Harris County residents was conducted Friday-Sunday. The sampling error is plus or minus … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Hurricane Katrina | 2 Comments

Martin Frost says: Run Everywhere!

Posted on September 14, 2005 by Charles Kuffner

Please welcome to the Run Everywhere Club former Congressman Martin Frost. From an open letter he sent to Howard Dean, Chuck Schumer, and Rahm Emanuel: It’s time to throw out the traditional playbook and be bold as you plan for … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2006 | 3 Comments

Reviving recycling

Posted on September 14, 2005 by Charles Kuffner

This is a bummer. Though the number of homes afforded curbside pickup has increased steadily since 1990 to more than 160,000 — half of the residences in the city — too few take advantage, officials say. And Houston isn’t alone. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Elsewhere in Houston | 10 Comments

More TRMPAC indictments

Posted on September 14, 2005 by Charles Kuffner

More indictments for TRMPACers Jim Ellis and John Colyandro. Jim Ellis, who heads Americans for a Republican Majority, and John Colyandro, former executive director of Texans for a Republican Majority, already are facing charges of money laundering in the case. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Scandalized! | 2 Comments