Monthly Archives: January 2006

Filing news: Fort Bend foulup

Posted on January 3, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

Oops. When the dust settled after Monday’s 6 p.m. filing deadline, seven Fort Bend County Democrats and 32 Republicans had filed for local races. Incumbent Fort Bend County District Clerk Glory Hopkins was not among them. Fort Bend County Republican … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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“Don’t Mess With Texas” turns 20

Posted on January 3, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

Has it really been 20 years since the Don’t Mess With Texas campaign first rolled out? Yes, it has, and to celebrate there will be a new series of ads with new celebrities. The slogan has all but become the … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Abramoff to plead guilty today

Posted on January 3, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

Let’s talk about something other than candidate filings, shall we? How about Jack Abramoff? Republican lobbyist Jack Abramoff, who is under criminal investigation, may agree this week to cooperate with federal officials in a move that former prosecutors say would … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Filing news: Coverage

Posted on January 3, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

I’m not going to dwell too much on the Strayhorn goes independent story, since I think by now we’re all a little tired of it. The one thing I’ll comment on is this: The two top Democrats in the race … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Filing news: The lineup

Posted on January 2, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

This is still subject to some change, since not everything is yet reflected on the filings page, but here for now is the top of the Democratic ticket: U.S. Senator 12/5/2005 Barbara Ann Radnofsky, (713) 758-3846 12/6/2005 Darrel Reece Hunter, … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Filing news: Closing time

Posted on January 2, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

The deadline has passed. According to the filings page, which was last updated at 4:45 PM and thus may yet be incomplete, all Congressional districts but one (CD11) have Democratic challengers. CD10 now has an amazing five candidatess (where were … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Filing news: One pro-Strayhorn faction identified

Posted on January 2, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

The announcement by Carole Independent Strayhorn (or is that Carole Keeton Independent? I can’t keep track) that she’ll be running as an independent is getting cheers from one corner of the electorate: the anti-toll road faction. That at least has … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Filing news: Strayhorn goes independent

Posted on January 2, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

I’ll be damned. Comptroller Carole Keeton Strayhorn ended speculation today by announcing she will run for governor against Gov. Rick Perry as an independent. “It’s time to shake Austin up,” Strayhorn, who is now serving as a Republican officeholder, told … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Filing news: Murff, Ankrum, and Lampson

Posted on January 2, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

David Murff made his filing this morning at HCDP headquarters, joining Jim Henley in the Democratic primary race to run against John Culberson in CD07. I can only hope that the Chron will cover Murff’s filing as they did Henley’s. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Filing news: Deadline

Posted on January 2, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

Today’s the official filing deadline, so we can resolve the Strayhorn Shuffle once and for all. Comptroller Carole Keeton Strayhorn has kept today’s filing deadline for the 2006 elections alive with speculation about what she will do in the Texas … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Negative reaction to the expanded VA clinic

Posted on January 2, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

Rep. Pena says that now that Valley veterans have had a chance to digest the information about the expanded VA clinic in Harlingen, they have decided that it is inadequate. Says Pena: At this point I would expect the Veterans … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Award season

Posted on January 1, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

Your last chance to make nominations for the Koufax Awards is tomorrow at 11:59 PM (presumably Eastern time). If you haven’t done so already, review the categories, then go back to that first link and make your choices. When the … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Looking ahead in City Council

Posted on January 1, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

The Chron takes a look at the new makeup of City Council. After Tuesday’s inauguration, the ideological makeup on the council will switch — from a slight edge of Republican members to one favoring those who, like White, are Democrats. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Filing news: Garcia and Franklin

Posted on January 1, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

The Red State is first out of the box to report some excellent news: Lt. Cmdr. Juan Garcia, who flirted with a run for Senate, will be challenging State Rep. Gene Seamon in HD32 (PDF map). Greg has the press … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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New football coach for Rice

Posted on January 1, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

The MOB will commence working on its Annual Salute To The New Coach script now that Tulsa defensive coordinator Todd Graham has signed on to replace the departing Ken Hatfield. Graham served as assistant head coach and defensive coordinator for … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Keep those beads to yourself

Posted on January 1, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

Another casualty of Hurricane Katrina – Atlanta police say “No bead tossing!” during the pre-Sugar Bowl parade. The ban was widely interpreted as an effort to head off the practice of women baring their breasts in exchange for Mardi Gras … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Four on the floor

Posted on January 1, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

Today marks my fourth anniversary of blogging. That’s a little mind-boggling to me, since it just doesn’t feel that long. My archives are right there on the sidebar, though, so I can’t deny it. It’s been four fun years for … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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