Daily Archives: October 28, 2007

Lateral!

Posted on October 28, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

This is the most amazing thing I’ve ever seen on a football field, and I’m not just saying it because it involved my alma mater. The story behind the play. The Trinity Tigers executed a 15-lateral, “Mississippi Miracle” on the … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Endorsement watch: The HISD bond referendum

Posted on October 28, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

The Chron comes out in favor of the HISD bond referendum. This bond issue has drawn heated criticism over the manner in which district officials presented the package. Instead of soliciting community input regarding needed school improvements, the board of … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Light rail funding

Posted on October 28, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

Much as I like the decision by Metro to go all light rail all the time, it doesn’t come without risk. Federal funding is not guaranteed, so we may be back where we started, when the BRT decision was first … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Weekend Noriega update

Posted on October 28, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

Just a pair of recent articles on Rick Noriega since the announcement that Mikal Watts was dropping out of the Senate race. Team Noriega, from the DMN. Rick Noriega, the sole Democratic contender to challenge U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, is … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Walle and Gutierrez

Posted on October 28, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

Couple of Democratic campaigns got kicked off this week, both of which might have a positive impact on the House Speakership next year. First, on Wednesday, Armando Walle officially began his campaign to oust Craddick D Kevin Bailey in HD140. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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