Daily Archives: June 19, 2006

Democratic Caucus town hall

Posted on June 19, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

Want to ask a Texas Democratic Congressperson a question? Here’s your chance. We invite you to join us on Wednesday, June 21st at 3pm EDT for the inaugural Regional Online Town Hall Meeting for Region 6 to discuss issues of … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Libertarians!

Posted on June 19, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

I’ve got a look at the state of the Libertarian Party in Texas over at Kuff’s World. Check it out. Continue reading →

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Tax calculators

Posted on June 19, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

The Chron gives an overview of the new school tax along with a calculator to help you determine what your rate might be this year and next. Emphasis on “might”, for this is how they disclaim it: Remember that this … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Yates jury selection

Posted on June 19, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

Jury selection for the Andrea Yates trial 2.0 begins tomorrow. The first half of a 120-person panel will begin answering questionnaires intended to help attorneys gauge who can fairly and impartially decide whether Yates knew right from wrong when she … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Candidate Q&A: Chuck Silverman

Posted on June 19, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

Continuing with my program of Q&As with local judicial candidates, today I bring you Chuck Silverman: 1. Who are you and what are you running for? I am Chuck Silverman, a 46 year old native Texan and I’m running for … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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More economic analysis of toll road selloffs

Posted on June 19, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

Following up on the Continue reading →

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Don’t Get Stapled

Posted on June 19, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

I’ve been remiss in not mentioning the entertaining blog Don’t Get Stapled before now. It’s written by a pseudonymous supporter of Democratic candidate for Agriculture Commissioner Hank Gilbert, whom I interviewed at the convention. You know how some candidates just … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Star Trek…nothing but Star Trek…

Posted on June 19, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

I love this story about Star Trek fans filling the TV void with their own productions. From these Virginia woods to the Scottish Highlands, Star Trek fans are filling the void left in a galaxy that has lost Star Trek. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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