Daily Archives: February 14, 2008

So did Pettite sink Clemens?

Posted on February 14, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

I guess it depends on who you ask. Steve Campbell: Clemens and his defenders can attack McNamee’s credibility and motives all they want. But how can they explain away the damaging testimony of Pettitte? Clearly, Pettitte had no desire to … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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More on the recusal motion for Judge Hoyt

Posted on February 14, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

As we know, the lawsuit against Harris County Sheriff Tommy Thomas has been delayed while the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals rules on a motion from the defense to recuse presiding Judge Kenneth Hoyt. Here’s some more information on that … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Ashby highrise ordinance delayed again

Posted on February 14, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

The first step in solving a problem is to admit you have a problem. City officials want to spend up to seven more months to consider ways to regulate traffic from high-density buildings, Mayor Bill White said Wednesday. The announcement … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Candidate Q&A: Harold Landreneau

Posted on February 14, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Note: This entry is part of a series of written Q&As with judicial candidates in contested Democratic primaries. I am also doing recorded interviews with non-judicial candidates. 1. Who are you and what are you running for? My name is … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Endorsement watch: Tick tock, tick tock…

Posted on February 14, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Here is an incomplete list of primary races in which the Houston Chronicle has not yet offered an endorsement: 1. President. Just a guess here, but I’d peg this one for Sunday. And if it’s not Obama and McCain, I … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Save the 4400!

Posted on February 14, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

I somehow managed to miss the news that one of my favorite shows, The 4400, was not renewed for a new season. This is annoying to me on several levels, not the least of which is that now I’ll never … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Could be worse – could (still) be Austin

Posted on February 14, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

M1EK takes to the virtual pages of Austinist to help us understand once again how much better Houston is positioned for transit than Austin is. At times like these, it’s always refreshing to get a reminder once again of how … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Planes, Trains, and Automobiles | 1 Comment