Daily Archives: July 21, 2006

Chron slaps Woodfill and Abbott

Posted on July 21, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

The Chron has a strongly worded editorial about the recent attempts by Harris County GOP Chair Jared Woodfill and Attorney General Greg Abbott to influence the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in the DeLay ballot replacement lawsuit. Unfortunately, some politicians … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2006 | 5 Comments

Harrisburg selected for East End line route

Posted on July 21, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

The very uncontentious process for selecting a route on which the East End BRT will run has come to a conclusion, with Harrisburg being the winner. Scheduled to begin construction next July and open in December 2010, the line would … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Planes, Trains, and Automobiles | Comments Off on Harrisburg selected for East End line route

Houston Press talks to Bell

Posted on July 21, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

HouStoned, the new Houston Press blog, has a chat with Chris Bell today. It’s mostly about environmental issues, so it’s got good timing. Check it out. Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2006 | 3 Comments

Carter goes on the attack against Harrell

Posted on July 21, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

The conventional wisdom is that a candidate who feels comfortable about his or her odds of being elected, especially against a lesser-funded opponent, should avoid mentioning that opponent in public. If that’s the case, then Rep. John Carter is getting … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2006 | Comments Off on Carter goes on the attack against Harrell

McDavid outpacing Bohac in contributions

Posted on July 21, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

I noted before that HD138 incumbent Dwayne Bohac reported zero cash on hand as of June 30. I’m still not sure what that’s about, but whatever it is, it’s also the case that he’s been out-fundraised through the midyear point … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2006 | Comments Off on McDavid outpacing Bohac in contributions

Another step forward for the Dome hotel

Posted on July 21, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

The Dome Hotel gets one step closer to reality. Entrepreneurs seeking to turn the Reliant Astrodome into an upscale convention hotel hope to secure financing in six months and begin work on gutting and remaking the legendary Houston venue next … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Elsewhere in Houston | Comments Off on Another step forward for the Dome hotel