Daily Archives: September 29, 2007

Franchione the capitalist

Posted on September 29, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

Well, you have to admire the creativity, if nothing else. Texas A&M coach Dennis Franchione delivered insider information to a small and select group of supporters in exchange for $1,200 a year to help underwrite his Web site coachfran.com, a … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Big food in Clear Lake

Posted on September 29, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

Um, okay. When Kevin Munz makes his less than bashful entrance into the restaurant business, Clear Lake may feel a bit more like Las Vegas. His Cullen’s Upscale American Grille, set to open in January, will be about 38,000 square … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Food, glorious food | 3 Comments

Endorsement watch: District I

Posted on September 29, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

Next in the endorsement season is District I, where the Chron gives its recommendation to James Rodriguez. James Rodriguez, 32, a district native who graduated from Milby High School and earned a business administration degree from the University of Houston, … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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TxDOT claims poverty

Posted on September 29, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

TxDOT says they’re running out of money. State transportation officials cried “uncle” Thursday, saying federal and state lawmakers have raked so much money from the highway department that it’s running out of funds to build roads. Lawmakers had help from … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Planes, Trains, and Automobiles | 6 Comments

District D candidate switches to At Large #1

Posted on September 29, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

I don’t see this as making much difference, but there’s one less candidate in District D now. City Council candidate Leatrice Watson has switched her candidacy, from the District D seat to At-Large 1, the seat currently held by Peter … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Bionic Woman 2.0

Posted on September 29, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

OK, I admit it. I TiVoed the premier episode of “The Bionic Woman”, henceforth known around these parts as Bionic Woman 2.0, as much out of curiosity for a show that’s got some buzz as nostalgia for a show I … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in TV and movies | 4 Comments