Daily Archives: October 26, 2006

Endorsement watch: More judges

Posted on October 26, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

First, the good news: The Chron endorsed Bill Moody for the State Supreme Court. Texas Supreme Court, Place 2, William E. “Bill” Moody – A former prosecutor and an experienced trial judge with a focus on civil cases, Moody won … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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HD129 debate report

Posted on October 26, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

John Cobarruvias attended last night’s debate between Sherrie Matula and Rep. John Davis, and gives a report of what happened. Doesn’t look like there was any media there, so this will probably be all you get. Check it out. Continue reading →

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Border walk completed

Posted on October 26, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

Jay Johnson-Castro’s walk along the border has come to an end. Johnson-Castro, the owner of a bed-and-breakfast in Del Rio, set out on his walk Oct. 10 from the main square in Laredo. He ended it in Brownsville with Mayor … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Strayhorn releases audit of Accenture

Posted on October 26, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

Remember back in May, after the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (THHSC) had to bring back workers it had let go to keep things from completely falling apart on Accenture, when three lawmakers (Democratic Sen. Eliot Shapleigh of El … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Poll in CD04

Posted on October 26, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

There’s another poll that’s got people buzzing, and it comes from CD04, home of dinosaur and former DINO-turned-Republican Ralph Hall. The particulars are here, which I’ll summarize: (Registered voters, sample size = 403) If the election were held today, for … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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“Ineffective Paul must be replaced”

Posted on October 26, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

Do you get the impression that someone in Victoria just doesn’t like Ron Paul? Not that there’s anything wrong with that, mind you. During the past six years, Paul sponsored 223 measures, according to the Library of Congress’ THOMAS online … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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