Daily Archives: September 30, 2005

Buzbee update

Posted on September 30, 2005 by Charles Kuffner

I noted before that Galveston attorney and former Galveston County Democratic Chair Tony Buzbee is reportedly mulling entering the race for Lieutenant Governor on the Democratic side. I’ve since heard from folks inside the Texas Democratic Party that he’s mulling … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Grand Parkway project suspended

Posted on September 30, 2005 by Charles Kuffner

Good news for the citizens of Spring (and I see that Anne is suitably happy): According to Robin Holzer, the Harris County Toll Road Authority has (at least for now) suspended its efforts to partner with TxDOT on the proposed … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Planes, Trains, and Automobiles | 1 Comment

DeLayathon Day Three

Posted on September 30, 2005 by Charles Kuffner

Via TalkLeft, Tom DeLay’s arraignment has been set for October 21. Here’s Jeralyn’s view as a defense attorney: A poster at Daily Kos speculates he already has a plea bargain and will plead no contest. He bases this on the … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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David Murff in CD07

Posted on September 30, 2005 by Charles Kuffner

I’ve been hoping to see someone step up to run against John Culberson in CD07, and I see via PDiddie that my wish has come true. The gentleman’s name is David Murff, and he’s answered a few questions at Perry’s … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Wohlgemuth’s legacy

Posted on September 30, 2005 by Charles Kuffner

We’ve just barely started down the road of privatizing the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (THHSC), and already the savings we were promised for doing so are turning into an illusion. The $45 million in savings Texas’ Health and … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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