Daily Archives: February 9, 2007

North line complaints

Posted on February 9, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

I’m scratching my head over this article, in which business owners along the proposed North Line GRT route are saying Metro wants to condemn their properties but hasn’t told them about it yet. About 30 owners and residents attended a … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Planes, Trains, and Automobiles | 7 Comments

Spend a Saturday with the Noriegas in Fort Bend

Posted on February 9, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

I can’t make it to this event, but you should: FORT BEND DEMOCRATS Invite you to A Tribute to an American Family An Evening with Rick and Melissa Noriega Friday, February 16th at 7:00PM Quail Valley Country Club, Missouri City … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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What does the Constitution say?

Posted on February 9, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

Paul Burka considers the constitutional aspect of Governor Perry’s executive order regarding the HPV vaccine, for which AG Greg Abbott has been asked to issue a ruling. I’ll leave the details and the politics of it to Burka, who covers … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Heck of a job, Albert

Posted on February 9, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

Governor Perry has reappointed Albert Hawkins to his post as the head of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. Hawkins, a former official in the George W. Bush White House who has served as commissioner since January 2003, was … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Pretty much all you need to know about the Lottery selloff plan

Posted on February 9, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

I’ve highlighted the logical incongruities of Governor Perry’s plan to sell off the Texas Lottery, but as I’m not what I’d consider a financial expert, I wasn’t sure if I was missing something obvious. Now, thanks to Vince, I see … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Jackpot! | 4 Comments