Daily Archives: October 15, 2007

Watts’ quarterly report

Posted on October 15, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

Having complained about the way Rick Noriega’s third-quarter fundraising total was reported, I’d like to take a minute and enjoy this headline: Noriega bests Watts in individual donations. Democratic state Rep. Rick Noriega raised more from individuals over three months … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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HOPE and CHIP

Posted on October 15, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

I’ve blogged quite a bit about CHIP, and I’ve blogged about the new public employees union in Houston. Here’s a video clip that combines the two: Please take a moment to visit Houston, We Have A Problem to learn more … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Port bonds

Posted on October 15, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

There really are a lot of bonds on the ballot this November, aren’t there? The Port of Houston Authority will ask voters next month to approve $250 million in tax-supported bonds to build new docks and enhance security. But, first, … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Those other bonds

Posted on October 15, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

We’ve spent a lot of time talking about the HISD bond referendum, but there are numerous other bond proposals on the ballot this fall. The Chron takes a look at some of them. On Nov. 6, voters will be asked … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Shooting yourself in the foot, Irving-style

Posted on October 15, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

Add Irving, TX to the cities that are hellbent on following the Farmers Branch path to obsolescence. The bottom dropped out of Mike Granger’s snack business almost immediately after the Mexican consul general in Dallas warned people to avoid this … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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DPS owed $620 million in unpaid surcharges

Posted on October 15, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

A lot of people owe a lot of money to DPS. More than 750,000 Texans are driving without valid licenses because they haven’t paid stiff annual penalties — as much as $2,000 for three years — added to various traffic … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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October 18th is U-Line Day

Posted on October 15, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

RichmondRail.org brings the news: Since April 2006, RichmondRail.org volunteers have worked ceaselessly to make sure METRO does what we need them to do: build neighborhood-friendly rail on Richmond Avenue. The biggest decision we’ve been waiting for — and working towards … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Watterson on Schulz

Posted on October 15, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

This is fascinating on many levels: Bill Watterson, the reclusive genius behind “Calvin and Hobbes”, makes a rare public appearance to write a review of a new biography of Charles Schulz, the genius behind “Peanuts” who inspired him to be … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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