Monthly Archives: October 2007

How much is not waiting for that train to pass worth to you?

Posted on October 2, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

I see the methodology being used in this story about a cost/benefit study of building overpasses for streets where freight trains block a lot of traffic, but I’m still not sure I understand it. A recent study by the Texas … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Interview with Jolanda Jones

Posted on October 2, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

Next up in the interview series is Jolanda Jones, who is running for At Large #5. Jones has one of the more varied and interesting resumes you’ll see – All-American athlete at UH, attorney, contestant on “Survivor”, community activist. She … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Texas blog roundup for the week of October 1

Posted on October 2, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

New month, new quarter, new Texas blog roundup. Click on for more. Continue reading →

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How about that tort reform?

Posted on October 2, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

Clay Robison provides a great example of why 2003’s tort “reform” amendment continues to stand as one of the biggest con jobs ever perpetratred on the state. Retired orthopedic surgeon Forney Fleming was just what the doctor ordered, or so … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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PUC to hear wind farm appeal

Posted on October 2, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

From the weekend, an update on the Kenedy wind farm saga. The Public Utility Commission of Texas has agreed to consider at its Oct. 17 meeting whether a coalition of conservation organizations can fight two wind farms proposed for the … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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A Republican identifies their top targets

Posted on October 2, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

Burka talks to a Republican operative and gets a peek at who the Rs are looking to target next year. I had lunch last week with a Republican friend who is very much involved in the campaign season. No, not … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Noriega reports $570K raised

Posted on October 1, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

Rick Noriega will report raising over $570,000 for this quarter. Now you know why I nagged so often. Here’s the press release: Rick Noriega announced today contributions of $570,000 for the October 15th FEC financial disclosure report. The report, the … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Manlove to run for Congress

Posted on October 1, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

CD22 gets more crowded. The mayor of Harris County’s second largest city has resigned his post today to run for Congressional District 22 seat. John Manlove, said he would be running as a Republican in the race and said his … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Watch those right-on-red turns starting today

Posted on October 1, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

A month ago, City Council closed a loophole in its red light camera ordinance that allowed people who failed to stop before making a right turn on the red get away without being cited. As Matt Stiles notes, today is … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Interview with Wanda Adams

Posted on October 1, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

I’m getting close to the end of the City Council interviews that I plan to do. There’s still a few more, plus a couple of non-Council races where I’ll be talking to people. I really hope this has been useful … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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More endorsements for Noriega

Posted on October 1, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

OK, the quarter is over and I promise to take a (short) break from asking for donations to Rick Noriega. Instead, I’ll tell you about some political support he picked up in El Paso. At an event at the El … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Proposition 11: Recorded votes

Posted on October 1, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

The Chron has begun a series of articles on the various constitutional amendments that will be on the ballot this November. First up is Prop 11, which will require recorded votes in the Legislature. Legislators brag about some votes they … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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The Catholic Church versus the border wall

Posted on October 1, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

I think this kind of conflict between churches and anti-immigration forces is going to become more and more high profile as the debate rages on. The Most Rev. Raymundo Peña of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Brownsville blasted the idea … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Mammoth DNA

Posted on October 1, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

Cool. Researchers report in Friday’s edition of the journal Science, however, that mammoth hair seems to be an excellent source of well-preserved DNA. “It is important to understand the genetic makeup of an organism before it went extinct,” explained lead … Continue reading →

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