Daily Archives: January 10, 2006

You knew DeLay would have a hand in this one, right?

Posted on January 10, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

Remember the Texas casino that then-AG John Cornyn shut down with a lawsuit? The one where Jack Abramoff and Ralph Reed were playing both sides of the fence and getting a handsome payoff for it? What was the one name … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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TTRC update

Posted on January 10, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

How much less should you be paying in property taxes? John Sharp says thirty-three percent less, but there’s a catch. Sharp said it would be a mistake for the Legislature to impose a permanent, lower cap on school taxes because … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Bush or Young?

Posted on January 10, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

Had enough of the Draft Vince Young hype in the last week or so? Here’s a little cold water for those who’ve decided that Reggie Bush isn’t good enough any more, courtesy of the statheads at Football Outsiders. I tend … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Gammage gets going

Posted on January 10, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Bob Gammage kicked off his campaign yesterday in Sugar Land. Gammage began his “Set the Record Straight” campaign tour in Sugar Land — part of the district he represented in Congress and the home of U.S. Rep. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Rasmussen polls Texas

Posted on January 10, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

Rasmussen is first out of the gate for 2006 with polls in the Texas Senate and Governor‘s races, and the results are a bit odd. Let’s start with the Senate poll, where they have Kay Bailey Hutchison leading Barbara Radnofsky … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Yates pleads not guilty again

Posted on January 10, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

The retrial of Andrea Yates begins with her not guilty plea. Appearing calm and wearing glasses and an orange jumpsuit, Yates stood next to her attorney before State District Judge Belinda Hill, who set a new trial date of March … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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