Daily Archives: August 9, 2006

What’s next in CD22?

Posted on August 9, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

I think I’ve pretty much beaten the subject of write-in candidacy to death in these two posts over at Kuff’s World. And not a moment too soon, too, since this has now hit the news. Sugar Land Mayor David Wallace … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Anti-immigration petition drive may get stalled

Posted on August 9, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

Aw, what a pity. Time is running out on a citizens group’s attempt to change the Houston Police Department’s policy on illegal immigrants, and it’s unlikely it can get a referendum before voters this fall, City Attorney Arturo Michel said … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Ney drops out

Posted on August 9, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

Another thing I’ve not yet noted as I try to catch up with last week and stay on top of this one is the departure of another high-profile scandal-plagued Republican Congressman, Bob Ney, who announced on Monday that he would … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Strayhorn’s creative use of employees

Posted on August 9, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

Still a little worn out from all the excitement yesterday, so I’ll just point to this story, which says that Comptroller/Gubernatorial Candidate Carole Keeton Strayhorn has “used her taxpayer-financed research staff to prepare briefing papers for her public appearances whether … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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The Texas Employees Retirement System and James Leininger

Posted on August 9, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

I didn’t get around to this earlier, but I’ll now point you to this BOR post about a lawsuit lost by Republican uberdonor James Leininger’s company KCI and its effect on KCI’s stock, of which the Texas Employees Retirement System … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Get ready for red light camera fines

Posted on August 9, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

Starting September 1, anyone who runs a red light at one of the camera-enabled intersections will face a fine. There will be no grace period. The Houston Police Department and Phoenix-based American Traffic Solutions are launching a public awareness campaign … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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